In recent years, it has become more and more important to recognize people’s characteristics which are no longer “immutable”. Hence the path followed with competences, the approach in the organizational world called “the competence based approach”. “Employability” highlights a...

Corporate universities are not new, but have experienced tremendous growth during the last ten years. Predictions are that corporate universities will outnumber traditional colleges and universities within the next ten years. Reasons for the rapid growth are profiled in this article along with...

This paper describes the background context of the International MSc in E‐Learning Multimedia and Consultancy. The programme aims to develop the profile of “problem solver”/team co‐ordinator at the interface of pedagogical, technological and organisational/cultural dimensions of...

The Internet is a powerful and popular medium for information exchange. Because of its 24‐hour accessibility, people who are not able to attend a traditional college or university can obtain an education from a distance easier than ever before, and at their own pace. The physical reach of the...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify two contrasting, yet successful, ways of conducting CPD training specific to the regeneration sector; looking at the different delivery methods of the two courses and the benefits associated with each. Design/methodology/approach – The paper...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the use of Honey and Mumford's Learning Styles Questionnaire (LSQ) in Macao. Design/methodology/approach – A structured questionnaire survey was used to collect data from 135 undergraduate students at the Institute For Tourism Studies, Macao,...

Purpose – This article aims to discuss the changing role of entrepreneurial education for promoting personal development, learning and employability skills. Design/methodology/approach – The authors review key literature and policy from the EU, in conjunction with recent UK initiatives and...

Academia and industry are unlikely partners. The two kinds of organisations differ in fundamental ways that, at first glance, seem to preclude, or certainly hinder, co‐operation. However, the two organisations have increased their co‐operative efforts, especially in the area of training in...