Abertura de curso superior pelo Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia da Bahia: o diálogo entre a verticalização e a territorialidade

Abstract

The primary aim of this study is to analyze the importance of the interplay between verticalization and territoriality in the implementation of undergraduate programs at the Federal Institute of Bahia (IFBA), considering territoriality as a distinctive characteristic of the Federal Institutes of Education, Science, and Technology. A qualitative approach was adopted, with an applied nature and an exploratory objective, integrating bibliographic and documentary research with a case study. The relevance of this study lies in prioritizing the concept of territoriality in the expansion of IFBA, as a contribution to social responsibility through local development and the strengthening of the community’s sense of belonging, fostered by the integration of programs proposed through verticalization. As an educational product, a strategic plan for the implementation of undergraduate programs was developed to support managers and coordinators in this process, emphasizing these two dimensions: verticalization and territoriality.