ERIC Number: EJ1235876
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
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Embedding Graduate Employability Attributes in Management Sciences Curricula: A Case of Two Namibian Universities
Shivoro, Romanus; Shalyefu, Rakel Kavena; Kadhila, Ngepathimo
Journal of Teaching and Learning for Graduate Employability, v8 n1 p123-136 2017
Recognising implicit employability attributes within discipline-specific program modules is a critical part of the process of developing new employability modules in the management sciences curricula. The notion of graduate employability has gained acceptance in the higher education sector across the world and furthermore higher education and industry appear to have reached consensus on the importance of enhancing graduate attributes through the curricula at university. This paper offers a qualitative analysis of curricula documents to determine strategies that are effective in enhancing graduate employability. Using content analysis to assess six bachelor degree programs in management sciences from selected universities in Namibia, the study established that, in addition to work-integrated learning modules, there is evidence of graduate employability attributes being implicitly embedded in core curricula and discipline-specific modules. The researchers argue that universities should develop a stand-alone core module specifically to cultivate employability attributes. This should be supported by multiple work-integrated learning experiences for students to practise technical or discipline specific skills and generic employability attributes.
Descriptors: Management Development, Employment Potential, Curriculum Development, Foreign Countries, Work Experience Programs, Content Analysis, Bachelors Degrees, Teaching Methods, Education Work Relationship, Job Skills, Program Descriptions, Accounting, Economics, Universities, Problem Solving, Business Administration Education
Journal of Teaching and Learning for Graduate Employability. Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3125. Web site: https://ojs.deakin.edu.au/index.php/jtlge/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Namibia
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