Comparison of Factors Related to Accounting Students’ Minor Course Selection: An Exploratory Study at Walailak University
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Apr 29, 2020
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Earnings, gender difference, interest in subject, minor course choice
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This study sought to explore factors influencing students’ decision to select a minor course in accounting program at Walailak University using an online questionnaire to collect data from 180 participants. A factor analysis was first employed to identify the factors. The t-tests, One-way ANOVA, and correlation analysis were used to compare the factors. Results showed that opportunity in labor market and liking and interest in course were the two statistically significant factors. When comparing personal data, men expressed their concern about personality and aptitude more than women. Students receiving higher grade in fundamentals of accounting subject were more motivated by liking and interest in course. In addition, GPAX of students was found to have a significant positive relationship with liking and interest, opportunity in labor market, personality and aptitude, and quality of life as well. These findings suggested that minor courses in accounting program should be developed based on career choices and passion of students. Teachers’ ability and their techniques to create highly effective learning environment including their suggestion are also crucial for students.
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Saramolee, A., Srisuwan, P., Suwangerd, R., Sawangarreerak, S., & Lakkanawanit, P. (2020). Comparison of Factors Related to Accounting Students’ Minor Course Selection: An Exploratory Study at Walailak University. WMS Journal of Management, 9(2), 109–119. Retrieved from https://so06.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/wms/article/view/241858
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Ahmed, K. A., Sharif, N., & Ahmad, N. (2017). Factors influencing students’ career choices: empirical evidence from business students. Journal of Southeast Asian Research, 1-15.
Al-Rfou, A. N. (2013). Factors that influence the choice of business major evidence from Jordan. Journal of Business and Management, 8(2), 104-108.
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Beggs, J. M., Bantham, J. H., & Taylor, S. (2008). Distinguishing the factors influencing college students' choice of major. College Student Journal, 42(2),381-394.
Bobâlcă, C., Ţugulea, O., & Bradu, C. (2014). How are the Students Selecting their Bachelor Specialization? A Qualitative Approach. Procedia Economics and Finance, 15, 894-902.
Cavus, S., Geri, S., & Turgunbayeva, K. (2015). Factors Affecting the Career Plans of University Students after Graduation. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 5(5), 94-99.
Chapman, R. G. (1986). Toward a theory of college selection: A model of college search and choice behavior. ACR North American Advances, 13, 246-250.
Chuaytukpuan, T. (2015). The study of factors affecting decision to study in higher education level at Dhurakij Pundit University of undergraduate students. SUTHIPARITHAT, 29(90), 256-271.
Correll, S. J. (2001). Gender and the career choice process: The role of biased self-assessments. American journal of Sociology, 106(6), 1691-1730.
Correll, S. J. (2004). Constraints into preferences: Gender, status, and emerging career aspirations. American sociological review, 69(1), 93-113.
Coyne, J. G., Coyne, E. M., & Walker, K. B. (2017). Accountants and tech: a game changer? To be successful in the future, management accountants must understand and be able to use the latest technology and information systems. Strategic Finance, 98(9), 41-49.
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Kaewkam, D. & Arpavate, W. (2016). Factors influencing the decision to pursue undergraduate degree of students in Dusit District. Journal of Mass Communication Technology, RMUTP, 1(2), 42 - 49.
Kniveton, B. H. (2004). The influences and motivations on which students base their choice of career. Research in Education, 72(1), 47-59.
Li, S., Records, H., & Fougere, K. (2004). An exploratory investigation of gender difference in student selection of a CIS minor. Issues in Information Systems, 5(2), 598.
Malgwi, C. A., Howe, M. A., & Burnaby, P. A. (2005). Influences on students' choice of college major. Journal of Education for Business, 80(5), 275-282.
Moogan, Y. J., & Baron, S. (2003). An analysis of student characteristics within the student decision making process. Journal of Further and Higher Education, 27(3), 271-287.
Moogan, Y. J., Baron, S., & Harris, K. (1999). Decision making behaviour of potential higher education students. Higher Education Quarterly, 53(3), 211-228.
Nachaiwong, A. ( 2010). A study fo decission. making study in Bachelor Degree of student in Chiang Mai Rajabhat University. Retrived from http://www.academic.cmru.ac.th/data_research/paper/resin/Abstract.pdf
Newell, S. J., Titus, P. A., & West, J. S. (1996). Investigating the undergraduate student decision-making process of selecting a business specialization: A comparison of marketing and nonmarketing business students. Journal of Marketing Education, 18(3), 57-67.
NSO, (2018). Sex ratio at birth. Retrieved from http://service.nso.go.th/nso/web/statseries/statseries01.html
Nulty, D. D. (2008). The adequacy of response rates to online and paper surveys: what can be done?. Assessment & evaluation in higher education, 33(3), 301-314.
Owen, A. L., & Jensen, E. (2004). Learning About Learning: Students' Course Choice. Retrieved from: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=651003.
Price, I., Matzdorf, F., Smith, L., & Agahi, H. (2003). The impact of facilities on student choice of university. Facilities, 21(10), 212-222.
Ra-ob, M. (2007). Factors affecting the expectation for further study of Mathayomsuksa 6 students in Islamic private schools Changwat Pattani. Retrived from http://kb.psu.ac.th/psukb/handle/2010/6739
Samrit, W. (2016). Factors that influenced the decision making of public high school students in Bangkok to study in Bachelor’s Degree, international program. Journal of Humanities and Social sciences, Rajapruk University, 2(3), 61-72.
Saunders, J., Hamilton, S., & Lancaster, G. (1978). A study of variables governing choice of course in higher education. Assessment in Higher Education, 3(3), 203-236.
Sidin, S. M., Hussin, S. R., & Soon, T. H. (2003). An exploratory study of factors influencing the college choice decision of undergraduate students in Malaysia. Asia Pacific Management Review, 8(3), 259-280.
Sukpan, M. (2013). patčhai thī phon tō̜ kāntatsinčhai lư̄ak sưksā tō̜ nai laksūt radap prakāsanīyabat wichāchīp chan sūng ( ปวส. ) khō̜ng nakrīan kō̜ranī sưksā witthayālai phanitchayakān Thonburī [Factors affecting the decision to study for high vacational certificate: Tha Cast Study of Thonburi Commercial Collage]. (Master Degree's Thesis, Dhurakij Pundit University, Thailand.
Supornrungcharoen, J. & Yuttasukprasert, N. (2006). Factors Affecting Decision-Making in Pursuing the Master of Business Administration Degree in Accounting at University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce. Retrived from http://eprints.utcc.ac.th/1821/3/1821fulltext.pdf
Tajima, K. (2014). Comparison of factors influencing Thai students' choices of minor subject between Japanese and Chinese. Panyapiwat Journal, 5(special issue May), 1-12.
Thammawihankun, P. & Prasertwong, P. (2009). Factors of making decision to take accounting major, business management, faculty of management science Chandrakasem Rajabhat University. Journal of Industrial Education, 3(1), 126-132.
Thongnuch, N. & Rodkam, R. (2018). Factors Affecting Decision Making to Study Accounting of Students at Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University. Research 4.0 Innovation and Development SSRU’s 80th Anniversary, 1(8), 1169-1178.
Van Deuren¹, R., & Santema, S. C. (2012). How to choose your minor? Decision making variables used in the selection of a minor by undergraduate students from a Dutch university of applied sciences. Retrived from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/254431654_How_to_choose_your_minor_Decision_making_variables_used_in_the_selection_of_a_minor_by_undergraduate_students_from_a_Dutch_university_of_applied_sciences
Whiston, S. C., & Keller, B. K. (2004). The influences of the family of origin on career development: A review and analysis. The Counseling Psychologist, 32(4), 493-568.