Construction of a Dynamic Quality Evaluation Model for Full-Time Engineering Professional Degree Postgraduates Based on AHP-Entropy Weight Method

• Xia Yanqin Xia

  School of Energy and Power Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang Jiangsu 212100, China

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• Yang Ao

  School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang Jiangsu 212100，China

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• Shi Hong

  School of Energy and Power Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang Jiangsu 212100, China

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• Mei Ling

  School of Architecture and Civil Engineering，Jiangsu University of Science and Technology，Zhenjiang Jiangsu 212100，China

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Currently, China has become the second-largest country in the world in terms of postgraduate education scale. However, the evaluation of the program quality of full-time engineering professional degree postgraduates faces challenges such as a single indicator system and insufficient universality. To address these issues, this study constructs a dynamic quality evaluation model encompassing multiple dimensions, including academic ability, engineering practice, and innovation literacy, based on the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and entropy weight method. By introducing an enterprise practice feedback mechanism and optimizing the evaluation process using a PDCA-CIPP integrated framework, the model effectively resolves traditional pain points, including inadequate stakeholder collaboration and poor dynamic adaptability. Empirical analysis demonstrates that the model's weight allocation is scientific (e.g., the weight of "university-enterprise cooperation" is increased to 25%) and can accurately identify training shortcomings (e.g., a 23% improvement in practice-related scores). This provides a quantitative basis for universities to dynamically adjust training programs. The research findings offer significant reference value for deepening industry-education integration and enhancing the alignment between engineering talent cultivation and societal needs.

1. Xia Yanqin Xia , School of Energy and Power Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang Jiangsu 212100, China

   夏燕琴（1983.4—），女，汉族，江苏省东台市人，硕士研究生学历。她是江苏科技大学能源与动力工程学院的助理研究员。她的研究方向是高等教育和研究生培训的质量。

   通讯地址：江苏省镇江市丹徒区昌辉路666号

   邮编：212100

   联系电话：15862979863

   电子邮件： mling530@163.com

   资助项目：

   本文由（1）2021年江苏省教育科学“十四五”项目资助，题为“工程专业学位研究生专业实践能力培养质量监测体系构建研究”（项目编号：JS/2021/GH0106-08200）;（2） 2023 年江苏省研究生教育与教学改革研究项目，题为“探索数字时代工科专业研究生高质量建设之路——以数字赋能和思政教育为视角”（项目编号：JGKT23_C094）;（3） 江苏科技大学 2023 年研究生教育与教学改革项目，题为“全日制工程专业学位研究生培养质量评价与提升策略研究”。

2. Yang Ao, School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang Jiangsu 212100，China

   江苏科技大学 建筑与土木工程学院，江苏 镇江 212100

3. Shi Hong, School of Energy and Power Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang Jiangsu 212100, China

   江苏科技大学 能源与动力学院，江苏 镇江 212100

4. Mei Ling, School of Architecture and Civil Engineering，Jiangsu University of Science and Technology，Zhenjiang Jiangsu 212100，China

   江苏科技大学 建筑与土木工程学院，江苏 镇江 212100

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