On September 13, 2023, the Department of Economics and Management within the Faculty of Economic and Business Engineering, Technical University of Moldova organized the 3rd workshop on ²STEAM fields and SOCIAL challenges².
The purpose of the WORKSHOP was to integrate the fields of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) with social aspects regarding sustainable development in direct relation to local problems in the private and public sectors, including those with relevant innovation potential in the fields of industry, services, and agriculture.
The event was attended by 5 representatives of the business environment, 7 teaching staff from the Department of Economy & Management, and 12 students of the “Business and Administration” study program. The workshop discussions focused on the transfer of knowledge and the exchange of best practices to better adapt the curricula of the “Business and Administration” study program to the demands of the labor market.
Following the discussions, the main problems of social entrepreneurship were defined and innovative solutions were formulated to alleviate them. Or determined the directions to modernize the curricula for the students of the “Business and Administration” study program, by integrating STEAM skills. The research themes for the students of the “Business and administration” study program were outlined, which will be included in the curriculum of the specialized, undergraduate practice. At the same time, the given topics will be proposed as research topics for the undergraduate and year theses.
The agenda of the workshop can be viewed here.

