From classroom to career
How graduate attributes shape employability and entrepreneurial intentions in the UAE
Datos Bibliográficos
| ID | 22417342 |
|---|---|
| Autores | Mohamed Nasaj (Abu Dhabi University), Fernando Almeida (0000-0002-6758-4843, Corvinus Institute for Advanced Studies, autor de correspondencia), Mursheeda Mannath Pudhuparambil (Abu Dhabi University), Safa Veeran Kutty (Abu Dhabi University) |
| Año | 2026 |
| Fecha de publicación | 2026-05-22 |
| Peer Reviewed | Sí |
| Open Access | Sí |
| Tipo | ARTICLE |
| Revista | Industry and Higher Education (JOURNAL) |
| Identificadores de la revista | ISSN: 0950-4222 • E-ISSN: 2043-6858 |
| Editorial | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/09504222261452445 |
| OpenAlex | W7162098596 |
| Idioma | EN |
| Referencias citadas | 42 |
This study aims to investigate how specific graduate attributes relate to university students’ employability and entrepreneurial intentions, with a focus on higher education institutions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The research distinguishes between traditional and emerging attributes and examines their predictive value for distinct post-graduation pathways. A quantitative, cross-sectional survey design was adopted. Data were collected from 524 undergraduate students and analysed using multivariate multiple regression to assess the simultaneous effects of nine graduate attributes. The findings reveal that employability intention is significantly are associated with goal-directed behaviour, continuous learning, problem-solving, and the ability to present and apply information. Entrepreneurial intention, on the other hand, is more strongly predicted by enterprising behaviour, analytical thinking, and artificial intelligence literacy. Some attributes, such as ethical responsibility and interactive communication, were not significant predictors. University prestige had a minor but significant effect on employability intention, while the presence of a university incubator showed no significant relation. This study contributes to the theoretical development of graduate attribute frameworks by validating digital-era competencies and empirically distinguishing between employability and entrepreneurial orientations. It offers practical insights for higher education institutions seeking to develop curricula that better prepare graduates for diverse career outcomes.
Certification · Curriculum · Employability · Entrepreneurial Education · Entrepreneurship · Graduate students · Higher education · Prestige · Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences · Higher Education and Employability · Hospitality and Tourism Education
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| Altamente citado | No |