Employability of Ia Grad
ABSTRACT
While graduates’ employment is increasingly becoming a concern in terms of both attracting students to finish higher education and supporting labor market development and economic growth, there is little concrete information available on the subsequent employment of Internal Auditing graduates. In the light of this background, the FEU-Internal Auditing Students has launched a research project to fill the gap by examining the activities, outcomes and employability of the graduates. This report presents the outcomes of the study on Internal Auditing graduates employment. The study, following a mixed methods design, involved a survey of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Internal Auditing graduates of 2010-13 (n =?), the researchers designed a survey which was based on the definition of employability, job success criteria, knowledge of English, knowledge of management principles, knowledge of accounting principles, extra-curricular activities and honors and credentials of the graduates. This report also discusses the factors affecting the employability of IA graduates and explores the relevance of the skills gained in the course of studies. The dif¬ferences of employment experiences, internship, gender and age groups were highlighted throughout the report. In the end it elicits recommendations on how IA graduates can raise their profiles internationally and enhance their employability. The findings of the study will be useful for university administrators involved in local and international business process, current and prospective BSBA-IA students and graduates, policy makers and other experts working with the issues of business education and employment.
PROBLEM
Background of the Problem
Internal Auditing is only one of the several courses offered by Far Eastern University (FEU). The program aims to prepare students for careers in internal auditing and related fields and to make them ready to deal effectively
While graduates’ employment is increasingly becoming a concern in terms of both attracting students to finish higher education and supporting labor market development and economic growth, there is little concrete information available on the subsequent employment of Internal Auditing graduates. In the light of this background, the FEU-Internal Auditing Students has launched a research project to fill the gap by examining the activities, outcomes and employability of the graduates. This report presents the outcomes of the study on Internal Auditing graduates employment. The study, following a mixed methods design, involved a survey of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Internal Auditing graduates of 2010-13 (n =?), the researchers designed a survey which was based on the definition of employability, job success criteria, knowledge of English, knowledge of management principles, knowledge of accounting principles, extra-curricular activities and honors and credentials of the graduates. This report also discusses the factors affecting the employability of IA graduates and explores the relevance of the skills gained in the course of studies. The dif¬ferences of employment experiences, internship, gender and age groups were highlighted throughout the report. In the end it elicits recommendations on how IA graduates can raise their profiles internationally and enhance their employability. The findings of the study will be useful for university administrators involved in local and international business process, current and prospective BSBA-IA students and graduates, policy makers and other experts working with the issues of business education and employment.
PROBLEM
Background of the Problem
Internal Auditing is only one of the several courses offered by Far Eastern University (FEU). The program aims to prepare students for careers in internal auditing and related fields and to make them ready to deal effectively