Tracer Study on the BSBA-HRDM Graduates in a State University

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the employability of the graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Human Resource Development Management of the University of Northern Philippines. Specifically, it sought to determine the graduates’ profile, position, appointment, the type of agency where employed, and the time it took to land a job. The researchers, through a descriptive design, gathered the data with the use of a questionnaire, documentary analysis, and interviews. Results revealed that most of the respondents were employed in the private and government sectors. In addition, the majority of the respondents had 16 months or more job-hunting time. Based on the findings, the researchers proposed that the students should be engaged in seminars, training, conferences, and workshops beneficial for future work-related endeavors. The college should intensify activities like job fairs to help graduating students find job after graduation. This will increase the employment rate and lessen the job-hunting time of the graduates. The college should establish linkages to private entities in the region to endorse its graduates and disseminate the vacant positions of the private entities. This will increase the employment rate and lessen the job-hunting time of the graduates. A follow-up study should be conducted on the performance of graduates of the program.