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Graduates employability in Malaysia: analysing student level of study and field of study in relation to their employability


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Ali @ Hamid, Mass Hareeza and Ali, Anees Janee and Ali, Sufaid and Ibrahim, Muhammad Fithri and Bi, Fangling and Ahmed, Zubair and Abdullahi, Ndagi (2024) Graduates employability in Malaysia: analysing student level of study and field of study in relation to their employability. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 13 (4). pp. 1095-1117. ISSN 2226-6348

Abstract

This study analyzes the employability trends of graduates from Malaysian higher education institutions, with a focus on bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree holders. Using data from the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), the study examines graduate employability across different types of education and fields of study by using the Python analysis. The findings reveal that while bachelor’s degree graduates exhibit lower employability rates, averaging around 30%, master’s and PhD graduates show significantly higher employability, with PhD programs achieving a 100% employment rate. The study also highlights that fields such as Applied Arts, including accountancy and business-related disciplines, demonstrate the highest graduate employability. The Kernel Density Estimation (KDE) analysis confirms a positive relationship between institutional type, level of education, and field of study, with an R² score of 0.83. Despite overall high employability rates, certain variables negatively influence graduate outcomes, signaling areas for further investigation. This research provides valuable insights for stakeholders to address graduate unemployment and improve alignment between tertiary education and labor market demands.


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Item Type: Article
Divisions: School of Business and Economics
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.6007/IJARPED/v13-i4/23390
Publisher: International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive
Keywords: Employability; Graduate; Employment; Ministry higher education
Depositing User: Ms. Che Wa Zakaria
Date Deposited: 08 Jul 2025 07:27
Last Modified: 08 Jul 2025 07:27
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URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/118360
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