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The study aimed to assess gender perception and the integration of the 2030 Agenda within the Engineering in Administration program at the Technological Institute of Higher Studies of Los Cabos. The study uses a mixed methodology with an exploratory scope; two surveys were applied to faculty (n=10) and another to students (n=146), utilizing a Likert scale of up to 6. Findings revealed that the work environment scored an average of 3.55 among faculty, while communication of actions presented an opportunity for improvement, averaging 2.7. Conversely, students rated the university environment highly at 4.59 on average, yet communication of actions scored lower at 4.32. In summary, the study underscores institutional commitment to gender equality and women's empowerment, striving to mitigate gender disparities and promote sustainability in tourist destinations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In recent years, the reduction in the number of engineering first semester students has raised concerns in the main universities of the metropolitan area of Cali. Through a micro-economical approach, the current work analyzes the most influential factors affecting the decision to study an engineering career. For such purpose, we used a sample of 1,025 first semester students registered at Pontificia Universidad Javenana of Cali during the 2006-1,2006-2 and 2007-1 periods. The information was analyzed through a logit multinomial model. The results indicate that good experiences in mathematics and an outstanding academic performance self-concept regarding that area increase the odds of opting for engineering studies. Likewise, engineering students are more likely to be men who have not previously registered for any other career, and whose parents suggested the decision. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]