Continual improvement in outcome-based education (OBE) for industrial practicum training program / Sariwati Mohd Shariff , Shatina Saad

• Main Authors: Mohd Shariff, Sariwati, Saad, Shatina
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Institute of Business Excellence 2010
• Subjects: Management. Industrial Management; L Education (General)
• Online Access: http://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/863/1/AJ_SARIWATI%20MOHD%20SHARIFF%20BMQR%2010.pdf; http://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/863/; http://www.bmqruitm.com/
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Mara

This paper aims to share the findings and continual improvements made to the curricular structure on industrial practicum training program in the Faculty of Business Management of a local public university based on a study carried out in 2005 – 2006. A total of 103 practicum students (25%) responded to a quantitative survey using a 5-point Likert scale to determine the practicum training effectiveness; followed by in-depth interviews on twelve purposive–selected trainees. Findings showed that the factors that make the industrial practicum training effective were: host organizations, roles of facilitators, roles of trainees and the training-learning curriculum in the practicum. The scope of study encompassed final semester business management students who had completed practicum attachments in various industries from multinational companies, national and local small-medium enterprises. The practical implications of this study resulted in a change of curriculum structure for practicum programs, improved administration and practicum evaluations on the students, and enhanced the universityindustrial linkages.