Performance Of Bsca Graduates At Asian Institute Of Maritime Studies In The Licensure Examination From 2013 To 2022

Abstract

This research studies the performance of BSCA (Bachelor of Science in Customs Administration) graduates of the Asian Institute of Maritime Studies (AIMS) in the Customs Broker Licensure Examination (CBLE) from 2013 to 2022. The study purports to determine the performance of AIMS graduates in the subjects covered in the licensure examination. Moreover, this research aims to identify their strengths and weaknesses as well as to explore the relationship between year of examination and performance on the 4 core subjects. This research utilized a descriptive-correlational research design. The researchers analyzed the data gathered from CBLE results from (PRC). Specifically, the researchers include BSCA graduates of AIMS who took the CBLE from 2013-2022. The findings of this research revealed that the passing rate of AIMS BSCA examinees is below the required 75% passing rate, indicating a difficulty among AIMS graduates in passing their licensure exam. Furthermore, analysis of the subject areas demonstrated that customs laws, rules, regulations, ethics, and customs broker practices is the subject where the respondents perform the highest, while tariff classification and practical computations is the subject where respondents perform the weakest. In addition, statistical analysis of the data demonstrated significant differences in performance among the years for all four subjects. It also suggested a significant relationship between the year of examination and graduate performance in customs documentations, clearance, and procedures as well as tariff laws, rules, regulations. In conclusion, the study highlighted the importance of thorough preparation for the CBLE and suggests that examinees can gain an advantage by enhancing their knowledge and skills in specific subject areas of the CBLE. The findings emphasized the need for developing a program to improve CBLE performance. The study strongly recommends targeted interventions and initiatives to strengthen knowledge and skills in areas where respondents performed the weakest.