Perceptions of industry in Botswana towards Botho University student industrial attachment (SIA) programme

One of the Quality Policy statements for Botho University (BU) is to produce internationally and globally employable graduates. This helps BU to make meaningful contributions to sustainable development in Botswana through the provision of high quality education. The study was motivated by the desire...

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Main Authors: Svotwa, Tendai Douglas, Rudhumbu, Norman, Chikari, Golden
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Accounting
Career preparation
Colleges & universities
Computer forensics
Curricula
Curriculum development
Entrepreneurs
Forensic sciences
Higher education
Industrial engineering
Integrated curriculum
Internships
ISO standards
Perceptions
Students
Studies
Sustainable development
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Summary:One of the Quality Policy statements for Botho University (BU) is to produce internationally and globally employable graduates. This helps BU to make meaningful contributions to sustainable development in Botswana through the provision of high quality education. The study was motivated by the desire to establish perceptions of Botswana industry as regards to BU Student Industrial Attachment Programme introduced in 2011. The population for the study constituted 601 organizations which had at one time or another have taken BU students on attachment, and a convenience sample of 200 was taken in Gaborone, and 150 questionnaires were fully completed and returned, representing a 75% response rate. The major finding of the study was that the industry had a positive perception and a supportive attitude towards the attachment programme. However, further research regarding the duration of the attachment, timing and integrated curriculum development is needed in order to reinforce the attachment programme.
ISSN:2047-2854
2047-2862