Challenges and opportunities : the lived experiences of graduating working students in College of Liberal Arts completing degrees and pursuing business careers / Renz Angelo Bitancur and 6 others.

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Bitancur, Renz Angelo [author.]

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TextPublication details: Manila : Technological University of the Philippines, 2025Description: x, 100 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm. + 1 CDROM (4 3/4 in)Content type:

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Management

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BTH HD 28 B58 2025

Dissertation note: College of Liberal Arts. -- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Industrial Management : Technological University of the Philippines, 2025. Summary: Economic and professional demands are challenging and tiresome for working students in college and it makes their academics complicated yet helpful for future career success. The current study examines the relationship between the challenges of completing degrees and the opportunities for pursuing business careers among graduating working students in the College of Liberal Arts. Using a descriptive-correlational design, the study collected quantitative data through survey from 101 working students. Respondents' profiles included sex, age, civil status, employment status, and degree program; whereas it provides context for understanding academic and career-related experiences. Findings have revealed very high ratings in academic performance (4.31) and time management (4.29), while resource access (3.50) and institutional support (3.90) presented areas needing improvement. Career readiness (4.33), long-term goal alignment (4.15), and professional networking (4.00) have shown the confidence of students in transitioning to professional roles, however financial planning (3.92) showed gaps in budgeting skills. Differences in challenges were observed based on employment status and degree program, with full-time workers showing stronger time management and career readiness than part-timers. Students in BSBA in Industrial Management demonstrated higher ratings in academic and career preparedness compared to other programs. A significant positive correlation (r = 0.7, p = 0.005) was found between academic challenges and career opportunities that emphasizes the need for an academic and professional support systems. The study concludes that institutions must improve flexible academic policies, provide financial literacy training, and implement program-specific mentorship initiatives to address disparities and support students’ roles both in schools and work. Keywords: working students, academic challenges, career readiness, financial planning, institutional support

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Bachelor's thesis.

College of Liberal Arts. -- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Industrial Management : Technological University of the Philippines, 2025.

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Economic and professional demands are challenging and tiresome for working students in college and it makes their academics complicated yet helpful for future career success. The current study examines the relationship between the challenges of completing degrees and the opportunities for pursuing business careers among graduating working students in the College of Liberal Arts. Using a descriptive-correlational design, the study collected quantitative data through survey from 101 working students. Respondents' profiles included sex, age, civil status, employment status, and degree program; whereas it provides context for understanding academic and career-related experiences. Findings have revealed very high ratings in academic performance (4.31) and time management (4.29), while resource access (3.50) and institutional support (3.90) presented areas needing improvement. Career readiness (4.33), long-term goal alignment (4.15), and professional networking (4.00) have shown the confidence of students in transitioning to professional roles, however financial planning (3.92) showed gaps in budgeting skills. Differences in challenges were observed based on employment status and degree program, with full-time workers showing stronger time management and career readiness than part-timers. Students in BSBA in Industrial Management demonstrated higher ratings in academic and career preparedness compared to other programs. A significant positive correlation (r = 0.7, p = 0.005) was found between academic challenges and career opportunities that emphasizes the need for an academic and professional support systems. The study concludes that institutions must improve flexible academic policies, provide financial literacy training, and implement program-specific mentorship initiatives to address disparities and support students’ roles both in schools and work.

Keywords: working students, academic challenges, career readiness, financial planning, institutional support

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