The Influence of Learning Motivation and Perceptions of Accounting Students' Against Career Options

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyze and provide empirical evidence of the influence of learning motivation and perceptions of accounting students on career options at the Institute of Business (IOB), Universidade de Dili (UNDIL) and Universidade da Paz (UNPAZ) Dili Timor-Leste. This research is a quantitative study because data are used on this study is in the form of quantitative data or data in the form of numbers and analysis was conducted using statistics that aim to test the research hypotheses which was formulated. The sampling technique in this study uses a non-probability sampling method. Non probability sampling is a sampling technique that does not provide equal opportunity or opportunity for each element or member of the population to be elected as a sample member (Sugiyono, 2017). The method used is convenience sampling, which is a technique for determining samples based on chance, the researcher chooses the population based on what they feel is willing to be a respondent and can provide the information needed. The samples in this study were 152 students majoring in accounting at the Three Universities of IOB, UNDIL and UNPAZ. The results of this study show that learning motivation has a positive and significant effect on career options at Dili, Timor-Leste and the perception of accounting students has a positive and significant influence on Career Options in Dili, Timor-Leste.