Good afternoon po, we are the fourth group and we are to present our research
proposal entitled: TRACING CAREER PATHS OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING (BSMA) GRADUATES IN CLSU: UNDERSTANDING
WHAT DRIVES THEIR CHOICES
This study attempts to ascertain the factors that impact the professional choices of
BSMA graduates of Central Luzon State University (CLSU) as well as the current career
paths they pursue.
It specifically seeks to identify the common industries and positions pursued by BSMA
graduates, examine how sex assigned at birth influences their career paths, and
analyze the role of financial factors—such as expected salary and economic
background—in shaping their employment decisions.
Alam naman natin na, unlike other business programs, the BSMA program does not
have a licensure exam. Because of this, maraming tanong kung ano nga ba ang usual
career path ng mga BSMA graduates, at kung saan sila kadalasang napupunta sa
professional field.
Financial factors strongly influence career decisions among undergraduate and
graduate students, especially in business-related fields. Research by Ahmed et al.
(2017) found that financial support from parents and scholarships, as well as
expectations of future benefits like higher salaries and promotions, affect career
choices. In management accounting, individuals often prioritize jobs with competitive
pay, stability, and benefits, particularly those from lower-income backgrounds. Overall,
salary expectations, financial circumstances, and job perks play a key role in shaping
career preferences.
Descriptive statistics is the most appropriate data analysis method for our study
because ang main goal talaga ng research namin ay mag-describe at mag-summarize
ng trends sa career paths ng BS Management Accounting graduates. Hindi namin
kailangan mag-test ng causation or magpredict; ang kailangan namin ay malinaw na
larawan kung ano ang nangyayari sa actual career choices ng graduates. Overall,
descriptive statistics supports our study by giving a clear, organized, and accessible
presentation of data, which is exactly what we need to trace their career paths and
understand what drives their choices