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From Realizable Dreams to Sustainable Reality: An Empirical Study on the Relationship between Internship Experience and Future Career Prospects among Business Students

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  • John Baguma Muhunga Kule
  • Manasseh Tumuhimbise
  • Frederick Nsambu Kijjambu
  • Wilbroad Aryatwijuka
  • Sarah Akampurira

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The objective of this study is to establish the relationship between Internship Experience and Future Career Prospects among Business Students at Mbarara University of Science and Technology. Using a quantitative approach and a cross-sectional survey design, data was gathered from 100 alumni. Using an open-ended questionnaire, Mbarara University of Science and Technology business students' internship experiences and future career prospects were surveyed quantitatively. In addition, a conventional linear regression analysis was performed. The study's findings demonstrated that among the Mbarara University of Science and Technology's business students, internship experience had a strong positive and significant influence on their future career prospects. The study relates to the ongoing discussion about how business students' internship experience influences their chances for future employment.

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  • John Baguma Muhunga Kule & Manasseh Tumuhimbise & Frederick Nsambu Kijjambu & Wilbroad Aryatwijuka & Sarah Akampurira, 2024. "From Realizable Dreams to Sustainable Reality: An Empirical Study on the Relationship between Internship Experience and Future Career Prospects among Business Students," Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies, AMH International, vol. 16(2), pages 27-31.
    • Handle: RePEc:rnd:arjebs:v:16:y:2024:i:2:p:27-31
    DOI: 10.22610/jebs.v16i2(J).3834
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