From Realizable Dreams to Sustainable Reality: An Empirical Study on the Relationship between Internship Experience and Future Career Prospects among Business Students

  • John Baguma Muhunga Kule Mbarara University of Science and Technology
  • Manasseh Tumuhimbise Mbarara University of Science and Technology
  • Frederick Nsambu Kijjambu Mbarara University of Science and Technology
  • Wilbroad Aryatwijuka Mbarara University of Science and Technology
  • Sarah Akampurira Mbarara University of Science and Technology
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22610/jebs.v16i2(J).3834
Keywords: Internship Experience, Future Career Prospects and Business Students.

Abstract

The objective of this study is to establish the relationship between Internship Experience and Future Career Prospects among Business Students at Mbarara University of Science and Technology. Using a quantitative approach and a cross-sectional survey design, data was gathered from 100 alumni. Using an open-ended questionnaire, Mbarara University of Science and Technology business students' internship experiences and future career prospects were surveyed quantitatively. In addition, a conventional linear regression analysis was performed. The study's findings demonstrated that among the Mbarara University of Science and Technology's business students, internship experience had a strong positive and significant influence on their future career prospects. The study relates to the ongoing discussion about how business students' internship experience influences their chances for future employment.

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Published
2024-07-03
How to Cite
Kule, J. B. M., Tumuhimbise, M., Kijjambu, F. N., Aryatwijuka, W., & Akampurira, S. (2024). From Realizable Dreams to Sustainable Reality: An Empirical Study on the Relationship between Internship Experience and Future Career Prospects among Business Students. Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies, 16(2(J), 27-31. https://doi.org/10.22610/jebs.v16i2(J).3834
Issue
Vol 16 No 2(J) (2024)
Section
Research Paper

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