Examining graduate skills in accounting and finance: The perception of Middle Eastern students
Osmani, M. Hindi, N. Al-Esmail, R. Weerakkody, Vishanth J.P.
Osmani, M.
Hindi, N.
Al-Esmail, R.
Weerakkody, Vishanth J.P.
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While many universities have implemented various initiatives and teaching and learning methods to embed the most indemand
skills into their degree programmes, there is little evidence in the literature of students’ opinions and awareness
of these skills. The purpose of this article is to assess, through an empirical study, students’ perceptions of the skills
commonly identified in the literature as important for the field of accounting and finance. A total of 462 surveys were
collected and analysed using the SAS statistical analysis tool. According to the findings, the most important graduate skills
are communication skills, followed by analytical skills and self-management. The findings also reveal that the language of
instruction is statistically significant for a few graduate skills, including interpersonal, planning and organization,
communication, self-management and analytical skills. Age is statistically significant for critical thinking skills and gender
is statistically significant for leadership, technological and communication skills.
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Osmani M, Hindi N, Al-Esmail R et al (2017) Examining graduate skills in accounting and finance: The perception of Middle Eastern students. Industry and Higher Education. 31(5): 318-327.
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