Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
4th International Civil Engineering & Architecture Conference (ICEARC'25), Trabzon, Türkiye, 17 - 19 Mayıs 2025, ss.1636-1641, (Tam Metin Bildiri)
Rapidly evolving sector dynamics and technological advancements highlight the growing importance of university-industry collaboration. Incorporating stakeholder perspectives into students’ education is crucial for institutions engaged in quality assurance and accreditation, such as the Higher Education Quality Council of Turkiye (YOKAK) and the Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Engineering Programs (MUDEK). This study examines how civil engineering students relate their courses to practical applications, evaluate the adequacy of educational materials, and perceive their professional competence post-graduation. To achieve this, multiple-choice and semi-structured Likert-scale surveys were conducted, and the alignment of course content with industry needs was assessed. The findings reveal that courses like “Reinforced Concrete” and “Construction Management” are strongly linked to professional practice, yet traditional teaching methods in these courses are insufficient. Students recommended integrating advanced technologies such as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) to improve educational effectiveness. Additionally, students reported difficulties in courses requiring three-dimensional thinking, such as “Steel Structures” and “Structural Analysis” and emphasized the value of modern technological integration. The results underscore the need for civil engineering programs to adapt to sectoral advancements and contribute to quality assurance processes. Updating course content and incorporating innovative technologies into education can better equip graduates for the workforce, strengthening the universityindustry relationship and enhancing professional readiness.