Factors influencing students' major choice in HRM at Undergraduate level in Karachi, Pakistan
Abstract/Description
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to identify the factors that affects on how a student takes career decision at university level especially when selecting the specialisation. The Major choice that has been taken under consideration in this study is Human Resources Management (HRM). The purpose is to identify the affect of Influencers (INL), Interests (INT), Financial Resources (FIN), Self-capacity (CAP), Career opportunities (OPP), and Personality (PER) on Students’ Career Choice (SCC).
Study design/Methodology/Approach
A survey methodology was used and a sample of 225 university students enrolled in the Bachelors in Business Administration (BBA) program majoring in Human Resources Management (HRM) were used to collect the responses using purposive sampling. For the testing of the hypothesis, structural equation modelling was deployed.
Findings
The research aims to identify the relationship of each individual variable with Students’ Career Choice (SCC). It was discovered that FIN, CAP, and OPP positively affect SCC.
Originality/value
Not much emphasis is given on career choice in Pakistan and not much research has been done in this regard. The research fills the gap and tried to identify the factors that affect career choice from the university students of Pakistan.
Research limitations/implications
The research undertook only a few factors out of many factors affecting students; career choice. In addition to this, the study also only considered undergraduate university students and left out graduate and postgraduate students. Furthermore, the study was only carried out in Karachi, Pakistan and should also include other major cities of Pakistan for more better understanding.
Practical implications
Educational bodies, students, and parent(s) can take assistance from the findings of this research in forming better career goals. Universities can use this to better shape the HRM curriculum, students in identifying their true potentials, and parent(s) in helping their children in making better career decisions.
Track
Management
Session Number/Theme
2B: Management
Session Chair
Dr. Ather Akhlaq ; Dr. Kamran Mumtaz
Start Date/Time
30-5-2024 3:25 PM
End Date/Time
30-5-2024 4:55 PM
Location
MCS – 4 AMAN CED Building
Recommended Citation
Uzair, M. (2024). Factors influencing students' major choice in HRM at Undergraduate level in Karachi, Pakistan. 3rd IBA SBS International Conference 2024. Retrieved from https://ir.iba.edu.pk/sbsic/2024/program/27
COinS
Factors influencing students' major choice in HRM at Undergraduate level in Karachi, Pakistan
MCS – 4 AMAN CED Building
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to identify the factors that affects on how a student takes career decision at university level especially when selecting the specialisation. The Major choice that has been taken under consideration in this study is Human Resources Management (HRM). The purpose is to identify the affect of Influencers (INL), Interests (INT), Financial Resources (FIN), Self-capacity (CAP), Career opportunities (OPP), and Personality (PER) on Students’ Career Choice (SCC).
Study design/Methodology/Approach
A survey methodology was used and a sample of 225 university students enrolled in the Bachelors in Business Administration (BBA) program majoring in Human Resources Management (HRM) were used to collect the responses using purposive sampling. For the testing of the hypothesis, structural equation modelling was deployed.
Findings
The research aims to identify the relationship of each individual variable with Students’ Career Choice (SCC). It was discovered that FIN, CAP, and OPP positively affect SCC.
Originality/value
Not much emphasis is given on career choice in Pakistan and not much research has been done in this regard. The research fills the gap and tried to identify the factors that affect career choice from the university students of Pakistan.
Research limitations/implications
The research undertook only a few factors out of many factors affecting students; career choice. In addition to this, the study also only considered undergraduate university students and left out graduate and postgraduate students. Furthermore, the study was only carried out in Karachi, Pakistan and should also include other major cities of Pakistan for more better understanding.
Practical implications
Educational bodies, students, and parent(s) can take assistance from the findings of this research in forming better career goals. Universities can use this to better shape the HRM curriculum, students in identifying their true potentials, and parent(s) in helping their children in making better career decisions.
