published_or_final_version / abstract / toc / Sociology / Master / Master of Philosophy

published_or_final_version / Business Administration / Master / Master of Business Administration

MTech. in Business Administration (MBA) / Universities of technology and institutions of technology produce electrical engineering technicians and technologists who expect to be employed in the electrical engineering industry. One of the reasons for a shortage of skills is the perception that the engineering industry has concerns regarding the quality of qualified students from universities of technology, because graduates struggle to meet the expectations of the industry. The industry expects them to possess basic skills, which can be utilised immediately. Technological advancement is ongoing and appears that the curricula of tertiary institutions are not keeping abreast of changes. This study aims to establish the perception of the engineering industry of the quality of electrical engineering graduates leaving universities of technology in order to evaluate their employability. Universities of technology should regard industry as their main client, supplying firms with the type of product they need.