Student Perspective on Information Technology Content in the Curriculum of the Professional Master’s in Records Management and Archival Governance

Abstract

The job market for archivists, whether in public or private institutions, demands specific knowledge of computerized systems for managing, preserving, and accessing archival documents produced in digital environments. Thus, we believe that the problem driving this research is focused on understanding how PPGDARQ students perceive the adequacy, depth, and applicability of IT content in their training, given the challenges posed by digital transformation. Therefore, our overall objective is to analyze PPGDARQ students' perceptions of the adequacy, depth, and applicability of IT content in their program's curriculum. This research is characterized as exploratory and applied in nature, adopting a qualitative approach from a phenomenological-descriptive perspective. The research revealed that, although the curriculum includes IT courses, students perceive that these contents require greater depth and practical applicability.