Career Motivation of First Year CBAA Students of the University of Northern Philippines

Abstract

The primary purpose of this study is to determine the relationships of the personal, socio-economic and school related factors and the level of career motivation of first year CBAA students of the University of Northern Philippines during the school year 2005-2006. The researcher made use of the comparative-correlational method of research. It involved two hundred thirty nine (239) first year CBA students. A questionnaire on career motivation, delimited along goals and objectives, career priority, and career influence, was the main instrument used in this study. Findings of the study revealed that majority of the first year CBAA student respondents are females, generally obtained a 75 % CATrating, graduated from public high school, middle children, and came from the barrios. Most of their parents are high school graduates only and are unskilled workers. The "high" level of career motivation of the first year CBAA students is an indication of their strong desire to finish their course. Clearly, the student-respondents are really interested in engaging a business someday. They believe that the theories they learned in school would serve as an avenue in enhancing their capabilities, skills, and attitudes in pursuing their business careers. The significant difference that exists between the BSBA and the Entrep group could be attributed to the high perceptions of the BSEntrep students compared with the lower assessments given by the BSB students. Another reason could be that though they are still freshmen, Entrep students are more exposed to the general education subjects. Further, entrepreneurial concepts are already discussed and presented to the Entrep students the fact that they have already their major subjects. It was also found out that CAT rating and birth order are significantly correlated with career motivation. This means that students who obtained a low CAT ratings and only child in the family tend to display a high level of career motivation.