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This paper aims to explore the influence of various factors on career choice decision of management undergraduates in Sri Lanka. Further, influence of the different individual in the students? network on career choice was also examined. Data were collected using self reported questionnaire from 156 management undergraduates in the University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. Males and females were almost equally represented in the sample and third and final year students were considered for the study. Survey results revealed that skills and abilities, education and personality were the most influential factors while teachers are the greatest influencers on determining students? career choice. No empirical research has been conducted on this aspect in Sri Lankan context. This paper addresses this issue and findings of the study would be important for career counselors. |
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