Chapter 1: The Problem and Its Setting The prospective students- Since they will be
aware of potential challenges that they may
Introduction and Background of the Study encounter in the future and how to overcome
Focus: The study explores the career trajectories of them.
management accounting graduates from PHINMA The future researchers. This study can serve as a
Araullo University and Wesleyan University-Philippines in resource for academics in the future who are
Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija interested in studying the career paths of
graduates from different academic programs.
Objective:
Review of Related Literature and Studies
To understand the opportunities and challenges
faced by these graduates and how their Internship: Studies show that internships significantly
educational programs influenced their career improve employability and skill development
success and decisions Career Environment: A supportive career environment
The objectives include understanding the enhances job satisfaction and career growth
challenges and opportunities these graduates
face, assessing the impact of their educational Evolving Industry Trends: Staying updated with industry
programs on career success, and exploring how trends is crucial for leveraging emerging opportunities
internships influence employability.
Academic and Development Program: Aligning
academic programs with industry needs is essential for
How did you formulate this SOP? preparing students for the workforce.
The Statement of the Problem was
formulated by identifying key issues faced by Organization Fit: The alignment between management
management accounting graduates. This accounting practices and organizational strategy impacts
involved analyzing the dynamic business performance
environment, educational program
Theoretical Framework
effectiveness, and the role of internships in
career success. Human Capital Theory: Investments in education and
The SOP is formed to help answer the training enhance productivity and career prospects
objectives of the research we are
conducting. Some questions on the SOP Career Construction Theory: Individuals actively
were taken from the domains of the construct their careers through personal preferences and
theoretical framework and RRL already environmental opportunities
discussed which are relevant to our study. Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT): Self-efficacy,
How are your theories relevant to your study? outcome expectations, and personal goals play a
The theories used in our study were the basis in significant role in career development
the formulation of our Statement of the
Problem. Additionally, the given theories in our Conceptual Framework
paper also have the same ideas as what we
Independent Variables: Profile, Prospects and Obstacles,
would like to discover in our investigation.
and Factors Affecting Career Choices
What is the relevance/importance of your
study? Dependent Variable: Proposed recommendations to
This study is important as it will benefit the promote the field’s ongoing development
following:
Statement of the Problem
The Universities- since the data this study will
produce will serve as a guide for them as they The study aims to address questions related to the
enhance their curriculum, instructional profile of respondents, prospects and obstacles faced,
strategies, and support services to better the impact of the Management Accounting program, and
prepare students for the workforce. proposed recommendations.
Entrepreneurs- They can customize recruitment
tactics and job possibilities to draw in top talent
from the college by learning about the abilities,
credentials, and career paths of the alumni.
Hypotheses of the Study Statistical Treatment
There is no significant difference in the assessment of Percentage and Frequency Count: Analyzes the profile of
the respondents based on their profile and the prospects respondents.
and obstacles they encountered.
Weighted Mean: Assesses prospects and obstacles.
Scope and Delimitation
Pearson Correlation Coefficient: Measures the
Scope: Focuses on management accounting graduates relationship between variables
from PHINMA Araullo University and Wesleyan
Independent Samples T-test: Compares mean
University-Philippines
differences between groups of respondents
Delimitations: Limited to graduates from these
RESEARCH GAP
universities and may not be generalizable to other
institutions. The GAP in this study refers to the specific areas that
have not been thoroughly explored or addressed in
Chapter 2: Research Methodology
existing research. Here are the key points:
Research Design
Limited Scope of Existing Research: Previous studies
Approach: Quantitative approach using a survey may not have focused specifically on the career
questionnaire to collect data on career paths, job trajectories of Management Accounting graduates from
satisfaction, and factors influencing career choices PHINMA Araullo University and Wesleyan University-
Philippines in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija. This study
Determination of Sample Size aims to fill that gap by providing localized insights.
Participants: 100 graduates from PHINMA Araullo
Impact of Educational Programs: There is a need to
University and Wesleyan University-Philippines
understand how the specific educational programs at
Sampling Design and Technique these universities influence the career success and
decisions of their graduates.
Convenience Sampling: Used to quickly obtain data from
easily accessible participants.
Research Instrument
Surveys: Questionnaires designed to collect relevant
information from respondents
Validation of the Research Instrument
Content Validity: Ensures the research instrument
measures what it is supposed to measure.
Data Gathering Procedure
Steps: Request permission, determine sample size,
construct the survey questionnaire, distribute the survey,
and analyze the results
