Rapid Transformation of the Higher Education Sector and Graduate Productivity in the Ugandan labor Market

Abstract

This study investigated the relationship between the rapid and continuous growth of the Higher Education Sector and graduate productivity in the Ugandan Labor Market. The study was guided by three objectives, namely; to find out how rapid transformation of the HE sector is related to graduates’ confidence at their places of work; to establish how rapid transformation of the HE sector is related to graduates’ timely accomplishment of tasks and to examine how rapid transformation of the HE sector in Uganda is related to graduates ability to work in a team. The study employed a correlational cross-sectional survey design; both quantitative and qualitative approaches were adopted for data collection and analysis from the targeted sample of 90 university lecturers, 6 deans of faculties and schools, 12 heads of departments as well as 3 HR managers. Results revealed a positive significant correlation between rapid transformation of the HE sector and graduates productivity. The study also established that universities are greatly lacking in the quality of training resources. The study concludes that improving the quality of university facilities will improve teaching and learning efficiency which in turn will enhance the quality of university graduates.