Factors affecting the perceived employability of business administration students in Ho Chi Minh city

Abstract

Purpose – The aim of this study is to identify the most determinants of the perceived employability of Business Administration students in schools in Ho Chi Minh City and examine their impact on students’ self-perception. Design/methodology/approach – This study is predicated on data collected from responses to a web survey of over 400 students and alumni of Business Administration from various educational institutions in Ho Chi Minh City. Descriptive statistics, EFA, Bootstrapping, T-test, and path analyzes were performed to check the model by structural equation modeling method. Findings – The self-perception of Business Administration students and alumni in HCMC is set by experience, adaptability skills, student satisfaction, reputation of the institution's BA program, and job search efforts, social relationships. The results could inform students and educators about improvable areas of employability enhancement. Originality/value – This study fills a niche in employability research by providing a quantitative explanation of the relationships between employability and their key predictors from different perspectives.