Mission

Vision MABINI COLLEGES provides quality instruction, research and

extension service programs at all educational levels as its monumental
contribution to national and global growth and development.
“MABINI COLLEGES shall
cultivate a CULTURE OF Specifically, it transforms students into:
EXCELLENCE in education”
MABINI COLLEGES, INC. 

God-fearing,
Nation-loving,


GRADUATE SCHOOL
Earth-caring,
 Law-abiding,
 Productive, and
 Locally and globally competitive persons.
Gov. Panotes Ave., Daet, Camarines Norte
Tel. No. (054) 721-1281 loc. 116
Email: mcgraduateschool@gmail.com

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

This tracer study focuses on locating the Graduates of Mabini Colleges, Inc.

Graduate School and determine their current employment status. The figure presented

here aligns with the Human Capital Theory, posits that investments in education and

professional development enhance individuals' human capital, leading to improved

career outcomes (Schultz, 1961).

The conceptual framework's starting point is on the graduate study program/s,

with a central focus on the graduate. From the graduate, the essential data are

gathered, including General Information, Academic Background, Current Employment

Status, and Professional Development & Career Role. These elements collectively

shape the path of the graduate's educational and career journey. The Tracer Study

plays a formal and vital part in gathering valuable data from the graduates which leads

to the desired Outcome. The cyclic nature of the framework is completed with an arrow

from the decision symbol pointing back to the graduate study program/s, highlighting the

continuous improvement loop. It could aid the management in making informed

decisions as well as facilitating evidence-based improvements. This would help keep

the institution relevant and equipped to prepare the graduates for successful careers in

the present job market.

This conceptual framework provides a clear and organized structure for a

research study. The researchers defined the key concepts, variables, and relationships
 Mission
Vision MABINI COLLEGES provides quality instruction, research and
extension service programs at all educational levels as its monumental
contribution to national and global growth and development.
“MABINI COLLEGES shall
cultivate a CULTURE OF Specifically, it transforms students into:
EXCELLENCE in education”
MABINI COLLEGES, INC. 

God-fearing,
Nation-loving,


GRADUATE SCHOOL
Earth-caring,
 Law-abiding,
 Productive, and
 Locally and globally competitive persons.
Gov. Panotes Ave., Daet, Camarines Norte
Tel. No. (054) 721-1281 loc. 116
Email: mcgraduateschool@gmail.com

they will investigate. It is their aim to lay systematic approach to their data collection,

analysis, and interpretation, leading to a valid and reliable research outcomes.

Definition of Terms

1. Academic Background - encompasses essential educational details of the

graduate, such as their graduate school course program, major, scholarship, year of

graduation, GPA, and title of the thesis.

2. Current Employment Status - refers to the graduate's present job situation,

indicating whether they are employed, self-employed, temporarily employed, or not

employed.

3. Evidence-based improvements - refer to enhancements or changes made to the

graduate programs based on credible data and research.

4. General Information - includes personal details of the graduate, such as their

name, permanent address, birth date, gender, civil status, mobile number, and email

address.

5. Human Capital Theory According to Schultz (1961), human capital refers to the

skills, knowledge, and experiences individuals acquire through education and

training, thereby increasing their potential to contribute to the labor market.

6. Informed decisions - refer to choices or judgments made by the management of

the school based on reliable data and research.

7. Outcome - refers to the desired result or conclusion derived from the Tracer

Study's findings and data analysis, providing a comprehensive evaluation of the

 Mission
Vision MABINI COLLEGES provides quality instruction, research and
extension service programs at all educational levels as its monumental
contribution to national and global growth and development.
“MABINI COLLEGES shall
cultivate a CULTURE OF Specifically, it transforms students into:
EXCELLENCE in education”
MABINI COLLEGES, INC. 

God-fearing,
Nation-loving,


GRADUATE SCHOOL
Earth-caring,
 Law-abiding,
 Productive, and
 Locally and globally competitive persons.
Gov. Panotes Ave., Daet, Camarines Norte
Tel. No. (054) 721-1281 loc. 116
Email: mcgraduateschool@gmail.com

graduate study program's responsiveness and relevance to the demands of the labor

market.

8. Professional Development & Career Role - represents the area of focus during

the Master of Arts in Education program, as well as the skills and knowledge gained

and applied in the graduate's current professional role. It also encompasses any

additional professional development pursued after completing the program.

9. The Graduate - refers to an individual who has successfully completed a graduate

study program at Mabini Colleges, Inc. Graduate School.

10. Tracer Study - is a research method that involves tracking and gathering data

from a specific group of individuals, such as graduates, to examine their educational

and career trajectories over time. According to Cruz (2020), tracer studies are

valuable tools for evaluating the outcomes and impact of educational programs on

the graduates' professional development and employment status.

Notes:

Cruz, M. J. (2020). Evaluating the Effectiveness of Tracer Studies in Higher Education

 Mission
Vision MABINI COLLEGES provides quality instruction, research and
extension service programs at all educational levels as its monumental
contribution to national and global growth and development.
“MABINI COLLEGES shall
cultivate a CULTURE OF Specifically, it transforms students into:
EXCELLENCE in education”
MABINI COLLEGES, INC. 

God-fearing,
Nation-loving,


GRADUATE SCHOOL
Earth-caring,
 Law-abiding,
 Productive, and
 Locally and globally competitive persons.
Gov. Panotes Ave., Daet, Camarines Norte
Tel. No. (054) 721-1281 loc. 116
Email: mcgraduateschool@gmail.com

Institutions. International Journal of Educational Development, 75, 102176.

Schultz, T. W. (1961). Investment in Human Capital. The American Economic Review,

51(1), 1-17.

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

Figure 2: CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK