Program Implementation, Students Attitude and Success of Internship at Makerere University Business School

Abstract

The study was undertaken to examine the relationship between program implementation, student’s attitude and success of internship program at Makerere University Business School. The objectives that guided the study included; to examine the relationship between program implementation and students’ attitude towards internship at Makerere University Business School; to assess the relationship between program implementation and success of internship at Makerere University Business School; to examine the relationship between students’ attitude and success of internship at Makerere University Business School and to establish the predictive potential of program implementation and student’s attitude on success of internship at Makerere University Business School. The study adopted a cross sectional survey research design with a quantitative approach. A sample of 331 respondents was reached using a self-administered questionnaire and using simple random sampling to access the respondents. The correlation results showed that all relationships between the variables as per the study objectives were positive and significant. The hierarchical regression model established that both program implementation and students’ attitude are strong predictors of success in internship program. Both variables predicted a 49.1% variation in the success of internship program. The results from the study revealed that there is a positive and significant relationship between program implementation and students’ attitude towards internship, program implementation and success of internship, students’ attitude and success of internship at MUBS. In addition, improved supervision and scheduling of the program will enhance the acceptance, participation and trust of the students. Furthermore, it implies students show positive acceptance, participation and trust in the program, thus the goals and expectations of the program can be achieved. The reverse is also true. The study recommends continuous sensitization, communication and feedback to students to improve their attitude, ensuring periodic review of the program from feedback obtained, the Universities should brief host organizations on the internship expectations and obligations, support students in finding placements and encouraging continuous assessment and supervision