Title: Administration and management of undergraduate capstone projects in joint degree technology programmes

Authors: M.K.S. Sastry, Clement K. Sankat, Kamel Singh

Addresses: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago. ' University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, Trinidad and Tobago. ' Applied Engineering Programs, University of Trinidad and Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago

Abstract: Managing undergraduate capstone projects is a specialised task which depends on the nature of programmes, availability of resources, inputs and the expected outcomes. Technology programmes are different from conventional engineering programmes and hence the training in technology capstone projects should be aligned with the programme objectives and expectations. This paper describes an effective policy framework and administrative process for managing the capstone projects in typical joint technology degree programmes in Trinidad and Tobago. Uniqueness of technology capstone projects and their distinct inputs and expected outcomes are illustrated. Detailed management process, assessment criteria and the experiences gained so far are presented. Few technology projects of these programmes under this framework are briefly described.

Keywords: capstone projects; technology programmes; technologists; joint degrees; engineering programmes; undergraduate projects; technology education; management in education.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMIE.2010.035606

International Journal of Management in Education, 2010 Vol.4 No.4, pp.376 - 390

Published online: 01 Oct 2010 *

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