Factors for Completion or Non-Completion of Studies. Postgraduate Study about the University of Zambia (UNZA)

By: Banda, Boniface

Master's Thesis from the year 2021 in the subject Sociology - Work, Education, Organisation, grade: A, University of Zambia, language: English, abstract: The aim of the study was to enhance timely graduation of Postgraduate students at the Graduate School of Business. Based on the widespread perceptions that most Postgraduate (masters) students at the Graduate of Business (GSB) at the University of Zambia (UNZA) spend unusually long durations to complete their studies. The researcher decided to investigate these phenomena to identify factors responsible for extended completion or non-completion of Postgraduate students at Graduate School of Business. The study employed a mixed method study design because of its efficacy in rendering research findings credible and reliable. Data was obtained from Postgraduate students and Supervisors at the GSB. Structured survey questionnaires were administered to One hundred seventy-six (176) students, and semi-unstructured personal interviews were conducted with supervisors at GSB. Quantitative data was analysed using Social Package and Social Sciences (SPSS) version 16 and qualitative data was analysed using semantical content analysis.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3346858561
• ISBN13: 9783346858566
• Release Date: July 2022
• Publisher: Grin Verlag
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.8" x 8.3"