Academe-Industry Partnership: Basis for Enhanced Learning of BSBA Students in One State University

Abstract

Academe-industry partnership is critical to delivering a holistic learning experience for college students. Employing the descriptive-correlational quantitative method of research, the study aims to assess the level of implementation of the internship program within the university and the industry partner, the student interns' feedback on the industry partners, the level of attainment of internship objectives and the problems encountered during the internship period, through the use of a constructed survey questionnaire. The researcher has determined that the internship program is fully implemented within the campus and the industry partner. Using Pearson correlation coefficient analysis, it was found that the level of implementation of the internship program within the industry partner is correlated with the students' feedback, level of attainment of internship objectives, and the seriousness of problems encountered. The level of implementation positively impacts the level of attainment of objectives and the seriousness of problems encountered. However, level of implementation positively correlated with the students' feedback in terms of collaboration and teamwork, communication, people management, and work ethics. It was found to be negatively associated in terms of their feedback of industry partners' support in decision making and empowerment.