The Influence of Universities Curricular Towards Graduates Employment in Morogoro Municipality

Abstract

The study aimed at exploring the influence of universities curricular toward graduate’s employment in Morogoro Municipality. Three universities and ten institutions within Morogoro Municipality were selected. The data was collected through interviews and focus group discussion to determine the current universities curricular and their influence on graduate’s employment. Validity of data collection was tested using a pilot study. Reliability was tested and a coefficient of 0.7 was realized, which was considered reliable. Qualitative data was coded thematically for easier narration. The study results reveal that, the current universities curricular prepare graduates for being employed only, although graduates are prepared for being employed in various public and private institutions, the study obtained that most of them are not employable because what they learned in universities and skills required in the labour market are two different things (mismatch of skills). Also they were prepared theoretical while employers prefer hiring graduates who are able to work practically.