A STUDY OF MULTI PERSPECTIVE ISSUES FOR EMPLOYMENT OF MANAGEMENT GRADUATES UNDER PUNE UNIVERSITY WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO MBA PROGRAM

Employability is defined as the acquisition of skills, which not only help in getting a job, but also allow a person to remain employable. This research work analyzes the reasons for the dearth of employable talent in the Management Colleges under Pune University (SPPU). The research work would like to bring out various facts in making these graduates employable. Population of study consists of all the faculties, students, Placement officers, Top Management of all Management Colleges. The descriptive research design was used to assess the various requirements and issues related to employability. The researcher tried to study various types of employability skills required and number of students possessing those skills. The researcher has found out that a major skill gap exists between the academia and industry for the employability of Management aspirants making a strong case for more focus on employability and quality. Most of the students have high expectation from campus placement and interested in high salary jobs. College status, Students academic performance and Student attendance in classroom highly affect for their placement. The researcher also suggested the types of collaborative efforts from industry and academia, involvement of faculty for enhancing employability.