Assessing the awareness and engagement of management students with the sustainable development goals: A case study at Unicentro

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37497/2965-7393.SDGs-Countries.v6.nsdgs.64

Keywords:

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), Sustainability Education, Management Students, University Engagement

Abstract

Objective:  identify the knowledge and interest of Management students at the State University of Midwestern - Unicentro regarding the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) during their higher education.

Methodology: This research employed a descriptive and quantitative approach, utilizing structured questionnaires distributed to Management students at Unicentro. The sample included 72 students, representing 29.88% of the total enrolled students. The questionnaire assessed students' profiles, their knowledge of the SDGs, and their suggestions for university actions to support SDG implementation. Data analysis was conducted using Google Forms and Microsoft Excel, with results presented through descriptive statistics, tables, and graphs.

Results: The findings revealed that a majority of students (62%) have limited or no knowledge of the SDGs. SDG 5 (Gender Equality) and SDG 2 (Zero Hunger and Sustainable Agriculture) were the most recognized goals, whereas SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) was the least known. Students emphasized the importance of the State and Federal Governments in implementing the SDGs and suggested that the university should raise awareness, integrate SDG content into curricula, and engage in research and extension projects. Additionally, the study found significant gaps in communication and direction regarding SDGs within the institution.

Conclusions: The research concludes that there is a critical need for strategic initiatives to disseminate information about the SDGs within the university. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) play a pivotal role in shaping conscious and engaged citizens for sustainability. The study highlights the necessity for universities to act as multipliers of SDG awareness and to integrate these goals into teaching, research, and extension activities. Future research should broaden the scope to include a wider range of academic participants and comparative studies across different institutions.

Author Biographies

Silvio Roberto Stefani , Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste (Unicentro), Guarapuava, Paraná

Post-Doctorate in Management from FEP - University of Porto (2020-2021). Post-Doctorate in Administration from Univali (2013-2014). Holds a PhD in Administration from the University of São Paulo USP - School of Economics, Business Administration, and Accounting (2008), a Master's in Administration from PPGA UEM/UEL (2002), Specialist in Teaching and Specialist in Business Public Relations - UEL. Bachelor in Administration from the State University of Londrina UEL (1994). He has taught at UEL, UNOPAR, Novo Ateneu College in Guarapuava, and Atlântico ABS. Faculty member of the Professional Master's in Administration at UNICENTRO - PPGADM and the Interdisciplinary Master's and Doctorate PPGDC Unicentro. He has professional experience in the field of Administration/Management, with an emphasis on Strategy and Organizations, People Management, Applied Research, Emotional Management, Skills and Sustainability, SDGs Agenda 2030 UN, and Organizational Behavior. Research projects funded by Araucária Foundation and CNPq. Productivity Scholarship holder from Araucária Foundation. Visiting Researcher at FEP -UP (2021) and Atlântico Business School - Portugal.

Marcio Dias de Souza, Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste (Unicentro), Guarapuava, Paraná

He holds a bachelor's degree in History from the State University of Midwestern - Unicentro (2011). He completed a specialization in Strategic People Management at Guairacá University Center (2023). Currently, he is an undergraduate student in Business Administration at the State University of Midwestern - Unicentro. He serves as the Executive Director of the Nossa Senhora de Belém de Guarapuava Foundation.

Andi Rian Silveira , Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste (Unicentro), Guarapuava, Paraná

Management student. CNPq Research Scholarship recipient in the Business Administration program.

Letícia Padilha de Liz, Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste (Unicentro), Guarapuava, Paraná

Management student. She completed his secondary education at Colégio Aldeia do Sol (2021) and Academica International Studies (2022). Currently, he serves as the Pedagogical Coordinator at Colégio Aldeia do Sol. She has experience in the field of Education, with an emphasis on Educational Administration.

Marcia Aparecida Zampier, Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste (Unicentro), Guarapuava, Paraná

She is currently a Ph.D. candidate in the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Community Development at Unicentro, under the supervision of Dr. Silvio Roberto Stéfani. She holds a Master's degree in Administration from UFPR (2010); a specialization in Contemporary People Management from UNICENTRO (2004); and a Bachelor's degree in Administration from the State College of Philosophy, Sciences, and Letters of Guarapuava (1994). Currently, she is an Assistant Professor D at Unicentro. She has expertise in the field of Administration, with a focus on General Administration and People Management. She worked for over 10 years in the Human Resources Department of Cooperativa Agrária. She is a member of the Human Resources Management and Organizational Behavior Research Group - UNICENTRO. She is a PQ-C Researcher.

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2024-04-15

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Stefani , S. R., Dias de Souza, M., Silveira , A. R., Padilha de Liz, L., & Zampier, M. A. (2024). Assessing the awareness and engagement of management students with the sustainable development goals: A case study at Unicentro. Review of Sdgs in Emerging Countries, 6(sdgs), e064. https://doi.org/10.37497/2965-7393.SDGs-Countries.v6.nsdgs.64

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Vol. 6 No. sdgs (2024): Jan./Dec. (Continuous Publication)

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