Assessing Employers’ Satisfaction with Marist education among Business Graduates of Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU), Philippines

Abstract

Listen

Translate article

Marist education is an educational approach that emphasizes the holistic development of students’ academic competence, character, and cultural sensitivity. This study assessed the satisfaction of various organizations’ and companies’ employers towards the Business graduates of an institution offering Marist education, Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU), and identified competencies and skills that influence satisfaction. The study was participated by company owners, managers, and supervisors of private and government establishments in Region XII, Philippines. The data were analyzed and interpreted using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and stepwise multiple regression analysis. The results revealed that NDMU Business graduates possess a very high level of professional knowledge and a high level of professional skills. They also exhibit a very high level of non-professional competencies in terms of their values, interpersonal skills, and work attitude. Overall, employers are very highly satisfied with the work quality, quantity, efficiency, and organizational performance of the NDMU Business graduates. This implies that the University is able to produce graduates who are highly competent and meet the standard of the industry. Among the competencies identified, it became evident that knowledge, values, and work attitude can significantly influence employers’ satisfaction with business graduates of NDMU. The findings of the study can help educational institutions tailor their programs to better meet the demands of the industry. Data-driven studies can provide quantifiable data needed for making decisions to ensure graduates are well-prepared, relevant, and competitive.