The Relevance and Responsiveness of the Dualised University Education System (DUES) of the University of Makati as Basis for Curriculum Enhancement Development Plan

Abstract

This study was done to identify and assesses the relevance and responsiveness of the Dualised University Education System (DUES) Program of the University of Makati as basis for Curriculum Enhancement during the period covering 2013–15. In this study the respondents perception on the quality of education was assessed in terms of content of instruction; delivery of instruction; facility and equipment; and on-the-job training as well as the relevance and responsiveness of the DUES Programs to the respondents present job as basis on curriculum enhancement. The researcher-made survey questionnaire was administered to one hundred DUES graduates of the University of Makati, Academic Year, 2012–13; 2013–14; and 2014–015. However, only 61 survey questionnaires were returned. Descriptive method of research was used and purpose sampling was observed in the selection of respondents because the researcher believes that they are already familiar and most likely the recipient of the dualised university education system offered by the University of Makati.

In the light of the findings of the study, the following conclusions were formulated: the content of Instruction must be specifically aligned to the needs of the business sector or the labourmarket. There is still a need to provide adequate facilities and equipment for the hands-on-training of students before they are deployed for their on-the-job training. Delivery of instruction must continue to be engaging and industry-based; the degree finished by the student respondents is relevant to their present job and the requirements and needs of their work. Likewise, their course is responsive to the needs of the industry or labour market. Hence, students can be assured of employment immediately after graduation; and the proposed Curriculum Enhancement for the College of Business Administration can help in the efficient operation and delivery of curriculum attuned to the needs of the students and their potential employers as well.

Based on the findings made and the conclusions drawn, the following recommendations are offered: enhance the content of the existing curriculum to devise a more significant and receptive strategies to respond to the needs and requirements of industry and other business firms through consultation, conference and meetings with industries and companies; grant seminar-workshops/trainings on faculty development inviting industry experts to be the resource speakers to discuss current trends and issues as highly demanded by industry or business sectors; inform students on present job demands and requirements through lecture with industry people or experts on the different fields; career planning and preparation assisted by the guidance counsellorsshould be given emphasis to students in choosing their field of specialisation to enlighten students on their choice of career/vocation not only based on their skills but also on their interest; to be able to understand the relationship between work and learning; how work relates to the needs and functions of the economy and society; the university should continue to upgrade courses to be offered to cater to the needs and interest of students and thedemands of the labourmarket, local and international and a Curriculum Enhancement of the DUES programs newly formulated by the researcher should be considered to address the evolving job changes in the market and prepare the graduates for entry into the workforce, thereby making them productive individuals.