Examination of Influence and Intention towards Lyceum of the Philippines University and Career Choice of General Engineering Students
Journal Title: International Journal of Management Sciences - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 10
Abstract
This study aimed to determine the first, second and third choice course of General Engineering students at Lyceum of the Philippines University-Batangas. It also aims to determine how the respondents become acquainted of the University, who influenced their decision to take engineering and enroll at LPU, their intentions and reasons for the selection of school based on quality of education, influence of people, personal preferences and proximity and accessibility of the campus. This study used descriptive type of research and all General Engineering students were included in the study. The BS Mechanical Engineering program topped the list of first choice and second course of General Engineering students, while BS Hotel and Restaurant Management topped the list in the Third choice program of the respondents. General Engineering students get to know LPU-Batangas in TV Commercials, followed by their classmates, Enrolment Campaign or Career Talk, Relatives, Tarpaulin and Radio Advertisement. The choice of school and course of General Engineering students are their own personal choice. The mothers have much influenced to the decision of General Engineering students in choosing the school and course compared to fathers. General Engineering students have chosen LPU because it is well known for its standards. The parents have the greatest influence in the selection of their present course.
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Jake M. Laguador
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