CHOICE OF PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC PROFILE OF ADMINISTRATION IN DISTANCE MODE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF RIO GRANDE - FURG: A COMPARATIVE STUDY

Abstract

The professional activity is fundamental for the subjective constitution and for the reproduction of society. Through work, the individual interacts with both natures and its pairs. On the other hand, the teaching and learning process, at distance-learning model, presents new challenges and substantial changes in production of knowledge. This way, in this study was analyzed social-economic data about bachelor’s degree in business administration at Universidade Federal de Rio Grande– from distance-learning course. The objective is to trace their profile, making a comparative analysis with students in the same course but from a face-to-face teaching model. The study is quantitative, in which is utilized the statistical treatment in data analysis. They are acquired through questionnaire and secondary sources. The results show that academician from distance-learning have a superior mean age than the ones from face-to face model. While 63% are responsible for their life support. Moreover, only 11% are from private schools, whereas 25%, in face-to face model, come form these institutions. The parents of more than 50 % did not finish elementary school and 31% affirmed that they did because it is a virtual course. This indicates that the distance-learning model benefits a public from the poorer levels of population. That also takes the possibility of professional qualification for the most distant regions in the country.