EMPLOYABILITY AMONG MBA STUDENTS A STUDY AT AN INDIAN B-SCHOOL

Abstract

Purpose- The purpose of this study is to determine the need for employability skills among MBA students and to propose recommendations for enhancing their abilities in order to become more "Employable." This particular study focuses on the relationship between the educational background, qualifying examination (CAT) percentile, graduation degree, etc., on placement obtained by the management students and the placement package offered to them. Design/Methodology- Inferential research design was used to complete this study to assess the relationships between and among two or more variables using statistical tools. Findings - Educational background as well as graduation degree have negligible impact on the placement of the student. While, work experience and qualifying examination (CAT) percentile also have negligible impact on the placement package offered to the student. Research Limitations/Future Scope - Study is limited to a small portion of Delhi (DTU), Data could be taken from various other B-Schools within India. Cross Sectional study can be conducted to make the study more exhaustive. Implications - The study's findings will help to improve research quality in the future in the field of employability of students particularly among mid-tier B-schools in India. The study can also help educational planners, firms, faculty, mentors, parents, students, and the general public as they can gain knowledge about the employability scenario of MBA students within India and what all factors affect the placement. Originality- The study is of its first kind as it focuses on the relationship between the educational background, qualifying examination (CAT) percentile, graduation degree, etc., on placement obtained by the management students and the placement package offered to them.