Factors Influencing POLIMAS Students in Choosing Diploma Accounting Course as Their Major

Factors Influencing POLIMAS Students in Choosing Diploma Accounting Course as Their Major

This study explores the factors that influence polytechnic students in selecting accounting as their major. The study examines the differences in the impact of the influential factors had on the decision to major in accounting among polytechnic students. The study uses a survey method, gathered fro...

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Main Author: Intan Shairah, Che Din
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Published: 2009
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HF5601-5689 Accounting
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Factors Influencing POLIMAS Students in Choosing Diploma Accounting Course as Their Major
description This study explores the factors that influence polytechnic students in selecting accounting as their major. The study examines the differences in the impact of the influential factors had on the decision to major in accounting among polytechnic students. The study uses a survey method, gathered from a sample of POLIMAS students majoring in accounting (Diploma Accountancy). The results show variables such as personal factors,job related factors and reference group influence polytechnic students in choosing their major. This paper contributes to an understanding that personal factors, job related factors and reference group influence the students choice in selecting accounting as their major.
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title Factors Influencing POLIMAS Students in Choosing Diploma Accounting Course as Their Major
title_short Factors Influencing POLIMAS Students in Choosing Diploma Accounting Course as Their Major
title_full Factors Influencing POLIMAS Students in Choosing Diploma Accounting Course as Their Major
title_fullStr Factors Influencing POLIMAS Students in Choosing Diploma Accounting Course as Their Major
title_full_unstemmed Factors Influencing POLIMAS Students in Choosing Diploma Accounting Course as Their Major
title_sort factors influencing polimas students in choosing diploma accounting course as their major
granting_institution Universiti Utara Malaysia
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