Do Process Skills have an impact on Graduate Employability of Higher Education? A Comparative Study of Andhra University and Makerere University

Abstract

The main purpose of this study was to explore the contemporary Process skills to enhance graduate employability of higher education in India and Uganda. The research used a mixed methods approach that integrates both quantitative and qualitative methodologies.  Data was collected by both questionnaires and interviews from university students and staff and a sample size of 278 respondents and participants were involved in the study. In-depth interviews were conducted with academic personnel to get their perspectives, while descriptive cross-sectional surveys were used with students. Relationships between variables were established using correlations, and the qualitative approach's theme component was included. On Process skills and graduate employability, results indicate that correlation coefficient was significantly positive with PLCC, r= 0.705 and PLCC, r= 0.633 at both Makerere and Andhra University. More influence was at Makerere compared to Andhra University.