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Graduate employability in Malta

Key findings from the research of the National Team of Bologna Experts

Christine Scholz, Commission Officer, NCFHE Karl Mintoff, Programme Officer, EUPA

Main Research Study

• Analysis as case studies by National Team of Bologna Experts
• Professor Lauri – University of Malta
• Mr. Maione – MCAST
• Mr. Mamo – ITS
• Dr. Gialanze – Private HEIs and employers’ feedback
• Mr. Bugeja – student feedback
• Administrative and research support by EUPA and NCFHE

Background

National Team of Bologna Experts work programme 2011-2013 focused on the theme of Employability:

• Are graduates prepared for their jobs?
• Which knowledge, skills and competences were most relevant?
• Did their higher education deliver on these?
• What aspects do graduates value most in a job?
• Is changing jobs a common practice?
• What are the main reasons for changing jobs?

Target group

• Graduates of higher education
• (MQF level 5 or higher)
• Completed their programme in 2011
• r 2012
• Employers / employers organisations

Research method

Data collection based on online surveys (February – April 2013)

Institution Total target population Responses collected University of Malta 6,136 156 MCAST 1,136 103 ITS 44 9 Private HEIs Not known 18 Employers Not known 54

MAIN FINDINGS

Prepared for the labour market?

Graduates : 18.5% Employers : 14.3% Graduates : 50.0% Employers : 21.4%

Which skills are important?

Graduates

• Teamwork (83.4%)
• Subject knowledge (78.1%)
• Multi-discipl. knowledge (75.8%)
• Evaluate & update skills (72.5%)
• Communication Skills (72.5%)

Employers

• Teamwork (92.9%)
• Autonomy (83.3%)
• Leadership (83.3%)
• Subject knowledge (81.0%)
• Evaluate & update skills (81.0%)

Theory Practice versus

Which skills are delivered?

Graduates

• Teamwork (83.4%)
• Subject knowledge (74.3%)
• Multi-discipl. knowledge (74.3%)
• Level of qualification (74.0%)
• Argumentation Skills (72.5%)

Employers

• Level of qualification (69.0%)
• Teamwork (54.8%)
• HEI’s reputation (50.0%)
• Research skills (35.7%)
• Autonomy (33.3%)

Vital aspects in a job

Graduates

• Job satisfaction (96.2%)
• Career development (94.1%)
• Financial benefits (79.7%)
• Relevant to studies (79.7%)
• High salary (77.6%)

Employers

• Parental leave (81.0%)
• International experience (81.0%)
• Sabbaticals (73.8%)
• Financial benefits (71.4%)
• Relevant to studies (64.3%)

Intermediate goals Long-term plans

versus

Reasons for changing jobs

Thank you!