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http://dx.doi.org/10.7545/ajip.2015.4.288

Student Factors on Employment of Engineering Graduates: A Korean University Case  

Park, Cheol Kyun (Career Development Center, Ajou University)
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Asian Journal of Innovation and Policy / v.4, no.3, 2015 , pp. 288-306 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study analyzes the determinants on employment of 4-year college graduates. Data were collected from nine semesters from 2009 to 2014 totaling 4,176 engineering graduates of University ‘A’ in the capital area of Korea. Employment is analyzed on three levels reflecting the quality of employment such as total employment, preferred jobs and the top 500 companies. Eighteen variables were divided into four categories such as private attributes, curriculum activities, non-curriculum activities, and job preparation activities. The Hierarchical Logistic Regression Model was used. The results are as follows: top determinants included in each definition of employment are departments group, gender, employment program, and internship program. Also, grade points in major and basic courses were added as a result of curriculum activities. There is no statistical significance in household income, club activities and employment preparation activities. Also, the curriculum for major intensive courses and multi-majoring imposed by the university are not effective.
Keywords
Engineering department; college graduates employment; employment determinant; quality of employment;
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