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This paper argues the case for the establishment of a global accord for the postgraduate learning journey of engineers in a globalized and complex world. The establishment of agreements covering educational qualifications in engineering and competence standards for practicing engineers such as the Washington Accord in 1989 and APEC Engineer agreement in 1999 have resulted in increased engineering mobility and improved global standards, especially as related to entry level engineering curricular requirements. However, one could suggest that the capability to perform provided by these competencies agreements do not ensure the professional development of engineers are complementary and adequate for them to perform in an increasing complex, globalised and constantly changing engineering world. The EFQM (European Foundation for Quality Management) frameworks and the Warren Centre’s PPIR (Professional Performance Innovation and Risk) protocol are suggested as proposed guiding foundations for establishing a global accord for continuing engineering education. It is proposed that a new educational and professional development framework inspired by other accredited professional programs (such as law and accounting) to be developed as a platform for establishing such a global accord. The framework has the dual aims of providing learning opportunities for engineering graduates structured in the form of personal, professional and educational development, and structured guidance and mentoring to pursue professional (or sometimes referred as chartered) recognition. A conceptual framework and a proposed learning journey have been developed and are described in the paper. The paper argues for a reformed curriculum, blended pedagogies, a change in academic staff profile, and provide recent developments in the engineering and management education sector in support. It is acknowledged that further developmental and piloting work is required to establish the robustness and agility of the proposition for internationalized adoption.

A global accord for the postgraduate learning and professional development of engineers: A Proposition