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
Format: Thesis
Language:English
English
Published: 2009
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Online Access:http://etd.uum.edu.my/1803/1/Intan_Shairah_Che_Din.pdf
http://etd.uum.edu.my/1803/2/1.Intan_Shairah_Che_Din.pdf
http://etd.uum.edu.my/1803/
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Summary: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.