Higher education and social responsibility: training needs of graduates in administrative, accounting, and economic sciences

Severino-González P.; Sanhueza-Vergara O.; Ramírez-Núnez E.; Sarmiento-Peralta G. · Formacion Universitaria (2025) · DOI: 10.4067/s0718-50062025000100011

Resumen

The objective of this research study is to assess the professional social responsibility (PSR) of graduates in administrative, economic, and accounting sciences from Chile. An instrument is applied to a non-probabilistic sample of 137 professionals. The methodology is exploratory and a validated instrument is applied. An exploratory factor analysis is performed and statistically significant differences are examined. The results show differences according to: gender, volunteering, and social organization. Universities should implement educational policies that include the values of social responsibility while being consistent with both professional profiles and the needs of modern companies. In conclusion, the results of this research should be used by higher education institutions (HEIs) according to both the characteristics of the professional discipline and the unique requirements of the interest groups inhabiting their territories of influence. © (2025), (Centro de Informacion Tecnologica). All rights reserved.

Instituciones: Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos