Tracer Study of BSBA Graduates: Basis for Curriculum Development (2015 - 2019)

Ramelyn  Natividad,; Lida Rose  Baylon,

Tracer Study of BSBA Graduates: Basis for Curriculum Development (2015 - 2019)

Discipline: Economics

Abstract:

The study aimed to determine the Bachelor of Science Business Administration program graduates' employability and school acquired skills and competencies related to their occupation. A modified Graduate Tracer Study instrument was utilized and converted in to google form to gather the quantitative data. The said instrument was divided into three parts; the first part covers the general information, the name, address, birthday, contact number and email address, and educational attainment. The second part contains the training received from the program, such as values formation, skills enrichment seminars, and work practice. The last part contains the employment data including current jobs, status, type of institution employed with, and the specific nature of work. Responses from the sample population were analyzed using confidence level probability. The finding revealed that most of the graduates were single and female, hold the rank-and-file position, and occupy a regular or permanent employment status. The perceived skills and competencies such as communication skills, leadership, critical thinking, human relation, problem-solving skills, and entrepreneurial skills given by the BSBA program were considered relevant and applicable in the performance in their jobs. The study also determined that BSBA graduates were primarily employed in the private service-providing institution and that salaries and benefits were the reasons they accepted and stayed with their jobs.

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