Academic Preparedness and Work Readiness: Linking Academic and OJT Performance of BSBA Students
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study examines the academic preparedness and work readiness of business students by analyzing the relationship between their academic performance and outcomes of On-the-Job Training (OJT). It examines grade distribution across specializations, assesses academic performance in general education, business, and professional courses, and investigates correlations between practicum performance and other academic components. Utilizing a quantitative, descriptive-correlational research design, data were gathered from 98 BSBA graduates of a private higher education institution (HEI) through secondary records. Descriptive and inferential statistics, including the Shapiro-Wilk test and Spearman’s Rank-order Correlation, were used for analysis. Mainly, findings reveal that BSBA-Financial Management students excelled in General Education and Professional Courses, while BSBA- Marketing Management students performed better in Business Courses. The study also identifies a moderate positive correlation between Business Courses and OJT performance, indicating that strong business-specific knowledge enhances practical application. However, the weaker correlation between Professional Courses and OJT contends that specialized training has a varied impact on work readiness. Finally, the study acknowledges its limitations, including the exclusion of other specializations and the reliance on grades as a measure of success. Future research should investigate broader factors that influence workplace readiness, including industry exposure and essential soft skills.
Author: Jessa B. Labitad
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4410463271