Studying the project disciplines as a factor for training specialists for the industrial sector of the economy

This article examines the impact of studying the discipline «Fundamentals of Project Activities» on the development of design competencies among fourth-year undergraduate students studying in the field of Chemical Technology at the Kazan National Research Technological University. The study was conducted at the Department of Innovation in Chemical Technology and consisted of a questionnaire survey of fourth-year students. As a result of studying this discipline, the percentage of theoretical knowledge in the field of project and project activities increases. There is a development of practical skills in solving specific project problems and cases. The student becomes able to make the right decision when developing a project. The student’s soft competencies are analyzed and the most in demand when working on a project are identified. It has been established that students are ready to engage in project activities in any sector of the economy. Are ready to try on project roles in a team, without experiencing fear or self-doubt. However, there are a number of barriers to the project; a system of motivating students to develop project competencies and eliminate the identified barriers is proposed.