Project activity in a university as a form of training IT specialists

Abstract

The article presents the results of a sociological study (secondary analysis of documents) on project activity in the IT field in a university, presenting theoretical foundations and practical insights on IT specialists' project work in the framework of social design at the institution. Through analysis and discussion of the implementation of project activity among IT students, this research aimed to train specialists in social design and to determine the significance of project activities in higher education. The article examines, substantiates and proposes the goals of project activities in IT field, a model of project activity within the framework of social design a case study of the Department of Mathematics and Applied Information Technologies of the Higher School of Digital Technologies of the Industrial University of Tyumen. Particular attention is paid to the issues of ensuring information security requirements when implementing project activities in the training of IT specialists, which will make it possible to increase the efficiency of all management activities of universities. The authors of the article outline their initial experience of applying project activities in higher education, including in the social sphere, using IT technologies. They describe the strengths and weaknesses of the project approach within the framework of sociology of management. The article supports the thesis that project work aids IT students not only in acquiring essential competences but also in developing their personal qualities, skills, and abilities. Additionally, project activity in the social sphere utilizing information technologies involves students in social engagement.