Bello, Leah Grace <br/><br/>
Assessing academic performance and career certainty impact of course preferences alignment of bachelor of science business administration and bachelor of science in entrepreneur students/ 
Leah Grace Bello, Katherine Rose M. Kais, Elizabeth R. Magallanes, Thalia Marie D. Sera Josef and Gilbert E. Valeza. 
 - Technological University of the Philippines, Manila.  January 2025 
 - x, 78 pages.  29cm 
<br/><br/> Bachelor's thesis 
<br/><br/>College of Liberal Arts.-- 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographic references and index. 
<br/><br/> This study investigates the impact of course preferences alignment on the academic<br/>performance and career certainty of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration<br/>and Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneur students at the Technological University of<br/>the Philippines-Manila. The specific focus of this study will be second (2nd) and third<br/>(3rd) year. A total of these respondents 173 students. The study used descriptive<br/>correlational methods approach to examine the relationship between students’ course<br/>preferences, academic success, and confidence in their career paths. The challenges<br/>that students in the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) and<br/>Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship (BSEN) programs encounter are examined<br/>in this study, along with how they affect their academic achievement and career<br/>choices. The analysis finds students do well academically, with the majority achieving<br/>outstanding grades and exhibiting confidence in their career prospects, while facing<br/>work-related concerns. Support networks like peer interactions, career counseling,<br/>mentorship, and internet resources are essential for assisting students in navigating the<br/>uncertainties and obstacles of the workplace. In the face of adversity, students<br/>demonstrate resilience, and their academic performance seems mainly unaffected. The<br/>value of good institutional support and individualized advising in helping students<br/>close the gap between academic learning and career readiness is evident in our<br/>findings and is crucial for their future success in professional as well as academic life.<br/>The study suggests that aligning academic programs with students' interests enhances<br/>not only their academic performance but also their confidence in pursuing the kinds<br/>of careers for which they are preparing. Recommendations include: strengthening<br/>mentorship programs; providing more robust career counseling; and fortifying online<br/>platforms that serve to "link" good "connections" between students and “career-ready"<br/>opportunities. Future research is encouraged to explore the long-term career outcomes<br/>of students in aligned academic programs.<br/>Keywords: Course Preference Alignment, Academic Performance, Career Certainty,<br/>Mentorship, Career Counseling 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Career Counseling<br/>INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT<br/>ENTREPRENEUR<br/>Course Preference Alignment,
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>BTH HD 28  / B45 2025