A Study on the Factors Influencing the Enhancement of Scientific Research and Innovation Capabilities of College Students Majoring in Engineering Management
Research and innovation capability is a core indicator for evaluating the performance of engineering management programs in response to professional assessments and engineering certifications. Through theoretical research on the connotation, dimensions, and measurement of college students’ innovation capability, a conceptual model for the research and innovation capability of engineering management majors has been established. A questionnaire survey was conducted among university students majoring in engineering management from three institutions, and based on an empirical analysis of 198 questionnaires, the results indicated that proficiency in professional knowledge, breakthrough thinking ability, and the level of mentorship guidance have significant positive effects on the research and innovation capability of engineering management students. Among these factors, breakthrough thinking ability has the greatest impact on the research and innovation capability of engineering management students, while the level of mentorship guidance has the smallest relative impact. Consequently, several suggestions are proposed to enhance the research and innovation capabilities of college students.