Tracer Study on the Employability of Business Administration Graduates (2017-2019) of Pangasinan State University Lingayen Campus
Abstract
This tracer study is conducted to assess the employment status of the graduates of the program from 2017 to 2019. A total of 782 individuals have graduated from the BS Business Administration program. 62 of them participated in the tracer study. The study employs the descriptive-exploratory correlational research design. 69.35% of the graduates are female and 93.33% if them come from low income and poor socioeconomic class. 87.10% of the graduates can be considered as employed, either formally or informally. The graduates rated program outcomes relating to integrity, excellent communication skills, and shared responsibility as the most relevant to their current/prospective employment. On the other hand, program outcomes relating to promotion of Filipino culture, application of ICT skills, and discussion of latest developments in the field of practice were rated as less relevant and important than other program outcomes. The average starting salary of the graduates is at 13,786.20 while their current salary is at 16,657.30. The graduates spent an average of 180 days before landing their first job after graduation. Currently, they have spent on average 484.40 days in their current employer. It was also found that graduates who received an academic award are more likely to get a job less than the number of days it takes for non-academic award receivers. Academic award receivers are also more likely to stay with their current employer longer than those who did not receive any awards. However, such difference does not exist in terms of starting salary or current salary. The researcher recommends that the BSBA program should integrate into its curriculum theories, concepts and practical application of information and communications technology, innovation and systems thinking in the field of Business Administration, to prepare the graduates equip them with skills necessary for the industry 4.0 workplace.
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