Students’ preferences in selection of computer science and informatics studies: A comprehensive empirical case study

A selection of Computer Science, Informatics or similar study programs for academic studies evidently becomes an emerging choice of a vast number of students in recent years. To address some of the open questions, we performed an 25 empirical study based on a survey, with a goal to find out the main motivating fac tors directing students to select computer science, informatics or similar programs for studying in a much greater extent. The survey was conducted on a sample of 1517 students from five well established, and most traditional faculties of computer science and informatics at three largest university cities in Serbia: Belgrade, Novi Sad, and Nis?. The created sample is representative enough to illustrate the current situation and trends common for many similar societies. Our first analyses show that the main motivating factor to select computer science or informatics study program at all faculties is a students? motivation to study just that topic, while at management faculty it is significantly less important. However, we also noticed that significant number of students wished to study something else but chose computer science and informatics due to possibility of finding jobs easier and of earning higher salaries in industry. The most important influential factors to choose a computer science or informatics major come from family members, and close relatives. The perceived brand and reputation of a faculty also plays a significant role. Students being examined prevalently tend to be satisfied with the faculty they have chosen. However, many of them see themselves leaving the country in a near or far future.

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ПРЕДУЗЕТНИЧКА ОРИЈЕНТАЦИЈА СТУДЕНАТА У ОДНОСУ НА ЊИХОВЕ ПСИХОЛОШКЕ КАРАКТЕРИСТИКЕ, ПОЛ И СТУДИЈСКИ ПРОГРАМ ФАКУЛТЕТА

TEME ◽

10.22190/teme180213024b ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 375

Author(s):

Radmila Bjekić ◽

Maja Strugar Jelača

Keyword(s):

Personality Traits ◽

Entrepreneurial Intention ◽

Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽

Study Program ◽

Entrepreneurial Spirit ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Study Programs ◽

Study Orientation ◽

Entrepreneurial Activities ◽

Novi Sad

The aim of the paper is to identify the entrepreneurial tendency of students of the Faculty of Economics in Subotica. The subject of the research is the analysis of relationship between students’ personality traits and their intention to start their own business, as well as the existence of a difference in entrepreneurial intent, depending on gender and chosen study program attended by the student. For this purpose, an empirical research was conducted on a sample of 517 final year students at the Faculty of Economics in Subotica, University of Novi Sad. The research hypotheses were tested using the Spearman's correlation and the non-parametric Mann-Whitney test within the SPSS 20.0 program. Empirical results highlight the existence of a statistically significant correlation between personality traits such as need for achievement and need for independence on one hand and the inclination of students to start their own business on the other. Also, there is a statistically significant difference between students of different genders and study orientation and their entrepreneurial intentions. The male students and those attending the Department of Management are more oriented towards implementation of entrepreneurial activities in some period of life in comparison to female students and students who attend other study programs. The set research framework points to further guidance in encouraging the entrepreneurial spirit, as well as the key drivers for a higher level of entrepreneurial intention of students after graduating from the Faculty of Economics.

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ANALISA POLA PEMILIHAN PROGRAM STUDI BAGI CALON MAHASISWA DI UNIVERSITAS ABDURRAB MENGGUNAKAN ASSOCIATION RULE

Rabit : Jurnal Teknologi dan Sistem Informasi Univrab ◽

10.36341/rabit.v1i1.8 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 8-12

Author(s):

Diki Arisandi

Keyword(s):

Rapid Growth ◽

Association Rule ◽

Study Program ◽

Prospective Student ◽

Student Data ◽

Data Accumulation ◽

New Information ◽

Study Programs ◽

New Students ◽

Selection Of

The rapid growth of data accumulation has created conditions that are rich in data but lack information. Association rule is a technique for finding new information by looking for certain patterns or rules from a large amount of data that is expected to overcome these conditions. By utilizing the data name and selected prospective student study programs, it is expected to produce information about the selection of study programs for prospective new students through the Association rule technique. Student data categories are taken from data from the last 3 years. The information displayed in the form of rules, value of support and confidence of each category of study program taken.

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MOTIVASI MAHASISWA MEMILIH PROGRAM STUDI PG PAUD

Jurnal Buah Hati ◽

10.46244/buahhati.v7i2.1103 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 182-196

Author(s):

Sidik Nuryanto ◽

Yetty Isna Wahyu Septiana ◽

Wini Agustina

Keyword(s):

Achievement Motivation ◽

Study Program ◽

Public And Private ◽

Study Programs ◽

Big City ◽

Self Actualization ◽

Teacher Training Programs ◽

New Students ◽

The City ◽

Selection Of

Solo as a big city has many public and private campuses. UNISRI as one of the private campuses in the city of Bengawan. PAUD PG PAUD is a study program that was opened in 2014 at FKIP. As a new study program the distribution of students does not only come from the Solo residency, but also from outside Java such as (Kalimantan, Sumatra, and Nusa Tenggara). On the other hand the phenomenon of selection of teacher training programs has recently declined, bearing in mind that there are still many graduates who have not absorbed work. The purpose of this study is to describe students' understanding of the study program, as well as their motivation to study at PG PAUD UNISRI. This research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. Data mining techniques using interviews, observation and documentation. The results of the study are students understanding study programs such as vision, mission, goals, graduate profiles through the website or brochure when registering to become new students. Internal motivation (1) profiles of PAUD teacher graduates, PAUD managers, dancers and musicians, APE developers as well as motion and song. (2) Achievement motivation where lectures are not just looking for a diploma but self-actualization. External motivation (1) Campus conditions include transportation access, lecturer quality and adequate and adequate infrastructure. (2) encouragement of parents who want their children to become PAUD teachers. Abstrak Solo sebagai kota besar memiliki banyak kampus negeri dan swasta. UNISRI sebagai salah satu kampus swasta yang ada di kota bengawan ini. PG PAUD merupakan Program studi yang dibuka pada tahun 2014 di FKIP. Sebagai program studi baru persebaran mahasiswanya tidak hanya berasal dari karisidenan Solo saja, namun berasal dari luar pulau jawa seperti (Kalimantan, Sumatra, dan Nusa Tenggara). Di sisi lain fenomena pemilihan program studi keguruan belakangan ini menurun, mengingat masih banyak lulusannya belum terserap kerja. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mendeskripsikan pemahaman mahasiswa tentang program studi, serta motivasi mereka untuk kuliah di PG PAUD UNISRI. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode deskriptif. Penggalian data dengan teknik wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian adalah mahasiswa memahami program studi seperti visi, misi, tujuan, profil lulusan melalui website atau brosur pada saat akan mendaftar menjadi mahasiswa baru. Motivasi internal (1) profil lulusan guru PAUD, pengelola PAUD, penari dan pemusik, pengembang APE serta gerak dan lagu. (2) Motivasi berprestasi di mana kuliah bukan hanya cari ijasah tapi aktualisasi diri. Motivasi eksternal (1) Kondisi kampus meliputi akses transportasi, kualitas dosen dan sarana prasarana yang sudah layak dan memadai. (2) dorongan orang tua yang menghendaki anaknya menjadi guru PAUD. Kata Kunci: Motivasi Mahasiswa, Kuliah, Pendidikan Guru PAUD

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Motivasi Mahasiswa Memilih Program Studi Diploma 3 Perpustakaan Jurusan Bahasa dan Seni Fakultas Keguruan Dan Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Tanjungpura Pontianak

IQRA`: Jurnal Ilmu Perpustakaan dan Informasi (e-Journal) ◽

10.30829/iqra.v13i2.5775 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 13 (2) ◽

pp. 60

Author(s):

SAHIDI SAHIDI SAHIDI

Keyword(s):

Information Science ◽

External Factors ◽

Library Science ◽

Science Study ◽

Study Program ◽

Study Programs ◽

Education Levels ◽

Library Program ◽

Master Level ◽

Close Relatives

AbstrakSalah satu jenjang pendidikan yang ada di Perguruan Tinggi adalah berdirinya program studi Ilmu Perpustakaan baik jenjang Diploma 3, Sarjana, dan bahkan tingkat magister. Lahirnya program studi ilmu perpustakaan dilatarbelakangi oleh perkembangan informasi dan lembaga informasi seperti perpustakaan. Untuk menjalankan fungsi perpustakaan dan lembaga informasi, maka perpustakaan tentunya membutuhkan sumber daya manusia yang kompeten di bidang ilmu informasi dan perpustakaan. Sumber daya di bidang perpustakaan ini nantinya disebut sebagai ahli informasi atau pustakawan. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengetahui motivasi mahasiswa memilih Program Studi Diploma 3 Perpustakaan, Jurusan Bahasa dan Seni Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Tanjungpura Pontianak”. Metode penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptf dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Adapun hasil penelitian ini adalah sebagai berikut: (1) faktor-faktor yang mendorong mahasiswa memilih program studi Diploma III Perpustakaan Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Tanjungpura Pontianak diperngaruhi oleh faktor eksternal. Faktor eksternal yang mendorong mereka sebagian besar dilakukan oleh orang tua keluarga dekat mahasiswa yang bersangkutan. Sebanyak 42 responden atau sekitar 56,7 % mahasiswa didorong oleh orang tuan dan keluarga dekatnya dan hanya 13 responden atau sekitar 17, 5% atas dasar kemauan atau sendiri. (2) Prospek karir yang diharapkan oleh mahasiswa setelah lulus dari Prodi Diploma III Perpustakaan sekitar 56, 7 % responden menyatakan bahwa mereka menginginkan menjadi pustakawan yang profesional dalam mengelola informasi. AbstractOne of the education levels in Higher Education is the establishment of Library Science study programs at both Diploma 3, Bachelor, and even master level levels. The birth of library science study programs was motivated by the development of information and information institutions such as libraries. To carry out the functions of libraries and information institutions, libraries certainly need competent human resources in the field of information science and libraries. Resources in the library field will later be referred to as information experts or librarians. This study aims to determine the motivation of students to choose the Library 3-D Study Program, Language and Arts Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Tanjungpura University, Pontianak ". This research method uses descriptive methods with a qualitative approach. The results of this study are as follows: (1) the factors that encourage students to choose Diploma 3 study programs in the Teaching and Education Faculty Library of Tanjungpura University in Pontianak are influenced by external factors. External factors that encourage them are mostly carried out by parents of close family of the students concerned. As many as 42 respondents or around 56.7% of students are encouraged by their parents and close relatives and only 13 respondents or around 17.5% are of their own volition. (2) Career prospects expected by students after graduating from the Diploma III Library Program about 56, 7% of respondents stated that they want to become professional librarians in managing information

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Tantangan Dan Solusi Penerimaan Mahasiswa Baru Prodi Filsafat Hindu Stahn Mpu Kuturan Singaraja

Jurnal Penjaminan Mutu ◽

10.25078/jpm.v7i2.2778 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

Author(s):

I Made Hartaka ◽

Ida Bagus Putu Eka Suadnyana ◽

Ayu Veronika Somawati

Keyword(s):

Assessment Process ◽

Educational Institutions ◽

Public Confidence ◽

Prospective Students ◽

Study Program ◽

Organizational Goals ◽

Literary Sources ◽

Study Programs ◽

Competent Body ◽

Selection Of

The quantity of students for a college is of particular concern, this is because the quantity of students indirectly affects public confidence in educational institutions. In addition, the quantity of students will also affect the assessment process of the institution by the competent body or institution. So that the quantity of students is always strived to increase every year both by universities and study programs as a unit of education in it. The selection of a study program is not a question that can be decided simply. There are many determinants that prospective students should consider. From various searches of literary sources, it was found that the factor that determines the basis for choosing is attraction or attractiveness.In addition, a person's decision to make a choice often occurs very quickly sometimes less than half a minute and is influenced by the likes and beliefs.The study program in attracting prospective students must conduct study and analysis as a first step.Looking at what are the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges that may arise today, this of course becomes important because the results of this study can affect in the process of achieving organizational goals, especially in an effort to increase the number of students.

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Analisis Pemilihan Mata Kuliah Praktek Menggunakan Metode AHP

Prosiding Seminar Nasional Riset Information Science (SENARIS) ◽

10.30645/senaris.v1i0.126 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 1 ◽

pp. 1131

Author(s):

Zulfi Azhar

Keyword(s):

Information System ◽

Factor Analysis ◽

Analytical Hierarchy Process ◽

System Study ◽

Ahp Method ◽

Important Data ◽

Study Program ◽

Study Programs ◽

Hierarchy Process ◽

Selection Of

Practical courses in the laboratory are scheduled according to the institutional curriculum. In determining the choice of practice courses, the STMIK Royal Kisaran information system study program requires a system of analysis in the selection of practical subjects that provide the best choices based on the required criteria. Priority criteria are important data in the process of determining the selection of the course. This is needed to gain knowledge for study programs in the use of schedules and choice of priority practice courses. This research is a continuation of factor analysis in the selection of practice subjects where the information system study program uses the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method. From the results of the analysis, it is obtained the selection of priority practice courses from several alternatives that can be useful for study programs based on priority criteria.

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ANALISIS SISTEM PENDUKUNG KEPUTUSAN DALAM PEMILIHAN PROGRAM STUDI DI AMIK DAN STIKOM TUNAS BANGSA PEMATANGSIANTAR DENGAN METODE MOORA

KOMIK (Konferensi Nasional Teknologi Informasi dan Komputer) ◽

10.30865/komik.v2i1.939 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Lulu Apriliani ◽

Solikhun Solikhun ◽

Muhammad Ridwan Lubis ◽

Widodo Saputra

Keyword(s):

Prospective Students ◽

Weighting Method ◽

Study Program ◽

Study Programs ◽

The Many ◽

Moora Method ◽

Selection Of

The many choice of study programs in University, the fact is that it does not make prospective students quickly and easily decide the study program they will take. The selection of study programs is one of the problems faced by students who want to continue their studies to Universities. Many student feel confused about what study program is suitable for them. There are many factors that cause this, including because of the desire of parents, the ability of yourself, ideals,prospect, or it could be just to follow along with other friends. In this paper the author uses the Moora Method as the weighting method used. Keywords: SPK, MOORA, Selection of Study Program The many choice of study programs in University, the fact is that it does not make prospective students quickly and easily decide the study program they will take. The selection of study programs is one of the problems faced by students who want to continue their studies to Universities. Many student feel confused about what study program is suitable for them. There are many factors that cause this, including because of the desire of parents, the ability of yourself, ideals,prospect, or it could be just to follow along with other friends. In this paper the author uses the Moora Method as the weighting method used. Keywords: SPK, MOORA, Selection of Study Program

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Partial Solution for a Problem of Developing a Large Number of eLearning Resources

International Journal of Human Capital and Information Technology Professionals ◽

10.4018/ijhcitp.2016070105 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 63-75

Author(s):

Zoran Putnik ◽

Mirjana Ivanović ◽

Zoran Budimac ◽

Klaus Bothe

Keyword(s):

Computer Science ◽

Partial Solution ◽

Learning Objects ◽

Teaching Methodology ◽

Digital Learning ◽

Study Program ◽

Computer Science Courses ◽

Study Programs ◽

Fruitful Cooperation ◽

Digital Learning Objects

Through a careful organization of a teaching curriculum at their Department, the authors managed to organize nice and fruitful cooperation with their students in the eLearning area. In particular, what they find as the most positive result is the fact that an excellent cooperation between students and lecturers was developed. This cooperation lead to creation of digital learning objects by the students, as a result of the requirements for passing an exam dealing with eLearning. The authors' experience is limited to the students of the computer science study program, since only a small number of students of other study programs elected this course, but the number of students they observed is large enough for qualitative conclusions. Based on a static teaching material, students developed several types of eLearning resources for various subjects, not restricted to computer science courses. Developed materials (usually) required some additional work to make them fully usable as a part of university courses. Still, generally, all of the technical work was performed, a large part of texts, images, assessment questions, and other learning objects were created, and resources typically were very usable after some additional polishing. Yet, what is probably of even a greater value is the fact that the authors managed to join several important things within this one course. First of all, and probably the most important, students were introduced to principles and methodology of eLearning in some real situation, preparing some practically usable material, thus being able to see all of the problems they might encounter in the future. Secondary, as a result, the authors received a lot of draft versions of teaching materials to improve it further, thus relaxing efforts for eLearning material creation. Finally, the most creative part of the result is the fact that these resources introduced the authors to different, sometimes rather interesting views on problems and materials in question, or on teaching methodology. Essentially it offers them new ideas, notions, and concepts to work with.

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From Employable to Fully Operational: The Need for Training of Computer Science Graduates

International Journal of Engineering Pedagogy (iJEP) ◽

10.3991/ijep.v11i3.19995 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (3) ◽

pp. 21

Author(s):

Gunhild Marie Lundberg ◽

Birgit R. Krogstie ◽

John Krogstie

Keyword(s):

Computer Science ◽

Work Life ◽

It Professionals ◽

Study Program ◽

Master's Degrees ◽

Study Programs ◽

Key Steps ◽

The University ◽

Depth Interviews

For graduates in computer science and informatics to get employment as IT professionals, there is a need for their education to provide the competence sought after by employers being aligned with the discipline. To become fully operational in the organization, the candidates typically also need to further develop their competence there, engaging in activities, and becoming familiar with the practices in the company. For a university offering master’s degrees in computer science and informatics, it is important to know the employers’ view of the relevance of the study programs and what is possibly considered to be lacking. Also, it is essential to know whether the missing part needed to become fully operational should be provided by the university. In this paper, we investigate these questions by asking employers of master students in IT. We use the framework of modes of identification by Wenger-Trayner and Wenger-Trayner to find out if the graduates are aligned with the discipline, engaged in activities, and able to imagine their future in an IT-position. A combination of in-depth interviews and a survey is used. Analysis of the findings shows that employers overall find the candidates’ competence from the university to be adequate. We argue that collaboration between university and industry is essential to this success, pointing to a set of key steps in the process from entering a study program to becoming fully operational in work life.

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Analysis of Factors Influencing Students to Enroll in Medical Record and Health Information Program at the School of Health Sciences Panakkukang Makassar, South Sulawesi

KnE Life Sciences ◽

10.18502/kls.v6i1.8641 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 508-522

Author(s):

. Asriyanti ◽

. Syamsuddin ◽

Arief Azhari Ilyas

Keyword(s):

Health Information ◽

Health Sciences ◽

First Year ◽

Personal Factors ◽

Study Program ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

First Year Students ◽

Information Program ◽

Study Programs ◽

Selection Of

One of the principles of higher education is freedom in choosing a study program based on the student’s interests and abilities. These elements influence the student’s decisions in choosing a college/university. School of Health Sciences Panakkukang, one of the tertiary institutions organizing the D-3 Medical Records and Health Information (RMIK) Study Programs, is becoming an increasingly popular choice. This can be seen from the number of students enrolled (214 in 2016, 225 in 2017, 177 in 2018, and 122 in 2019). The students’ decision to choose the Study Program is influenced by cultural, social and personal factors. This study’s objective is to determine the effect of these factors on the selection of Study Programs. This research uses a descriptive analytic quantitative approach with a cross-sectional research design. The study population was 524 students with a sample of 84 respondents taken proportionally (20 first-year students, 28 second-year students and 36 thirdyear students). The results showed that the cultural and personal factors did not significantly influence the selection of D-3 RMIK Study Programs with sig. cultural factors of 0.595> 0.05, personal factors with sig. of 0.197> 0.05. While the social factors significantly influence the selection of D-3 RMIK Study Programs with sig. of 0.000 <0.05. The cultural, social and personal factors have a combined effect of 33.8%. Keywords: cultural, social, personal factors.

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