ABSTRACT
This research project aims to examine the funding of business education programs in South-South universities with a focus on promoting skills acquisition among students. The study explores the current state of funding, identifies challenges and opportunities, and proposes strategies to enhance financial support for business education programs to effectively promote skills acquisition.
The research will utilize a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative and quantitative data collection methods. Qualitative data will be obtained through interviews and focus group discussions with university administrators, faculty members, and students. Quantitative data will be collected through surveys administered to a sample of business education students in South-South universities. The research objectives include assessing the current funding mechanisms, exploring the impact of funding on skills acquisition, and identifying potential sources and strategies for enhanced financial support.
The findings of this research project will contribute to the existing literature by providing insights into the funding landscape of business education programs in South-South universities and its impact on skills acquisition. The research will shed light on the current funding challenges faced by universities, such as inadequate resources, limited access to grants and scholarships, and competing priorities. Additionally, the study will explore the relationship between funding and skills acquisition outcomes, including the availability of practical training opportunities, access to modern technologies, and faculty development programs.
The implications of this research extend to university administrators, policymakers, funding agencies, and business education stakeholders. The findings will inform university administrators and policymakers about the importance of sufficient funding for business education programs to promote skills acquisition. It will provide evidence-based recommendations on strategies to enhance financial support, including exploring public-private partnerships, engaging alumni networks, and advocating for increased government investment. Funding agencies can utilize the research findings to identify areas where targeted funding initiatives can have the most significant impact on skills acquisition. Business education stakeholders can use the research findings to advocate for improved funding and develop collaborative efforts to enhance skills acquisition opportunities.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page i
Declaration ii
Approval Page iii
Dedication iv
Abstract vi
Table of Contents vii
CHAPTERÂ ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Background of the study 3
1.3 Statement of the General Problem 4
1.4 Objective of the study 5
1.5 Significance of the study 5
1.6 Statement of hypothesis 6
1.7 Scope of the study 6
1.8 Limitation of the study 7
1.9 Definition of terms 7
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.0 Introduction 9
2.1 Review of related literature 9
2.2 Theoretical framework
2.3 Summary of review 33
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction 35
3.2 Research design 35
3.3 Area of study 35
3.4 Population of the study 36
3.5 Sample size 36
3.6 Instrument for data collection 36
3.7 Reliability of the instrument 37
3.8 Validity of the Instrument 38
3.9 Method of data Collection 38
3.10 Method of Data Analysis 39
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.1 Introduction 41
4.2 Characteristics of the respondents 41
4.3 Presentation of Data Analysis 43
4.4 Discussion of Findings 48
4.5 Summary of findings 49
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Summary 51
5.2 Conclusion 52
5.3 Recommendation 53
Biography 54
Appendix 56
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