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Internship training in computer science: Exploring student satisfaction levels

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The requirement of employability in the job market prompted universities to conduct internship training as part of their study plans. There is a need to train students on important academic and professional skills related to the workplace with an IT component. This article describes a statistical study that measures satisfaction levels among students in the faculty of Information Technology and Computer Science in Jordan. The objective of this study is to explore factors that influence student satisfaction with regards to enrolling in an internship training program. The study was conducted to gather student perceptions, opinions, preferences and satisfaction levels related to the program. Data were collected via a mixed method survey (surveys and interviews) from student-respondents. The survey collects demographic and background information from students, including their perception of faculty performance in the training poised to prepare them for the job market. Findings from this study show that students expect internship training to improve their professional and personal skills as well as to increase their workplace-related satisfaction. It is concluded that improving the internship training is crucial among the students as it is expected to enrich their experiences, knowledge and skills in the personal and professional life. It is also expected to increase their level of confidence when it comes to exploring their future job opportunities in the Jordanian market.

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  • Jaradat, Ghaith M., 2017. "Internship training in computer science: Exploring student satisfaction levels," Evaluation and Program Planning, Elsevier, vol. 63(C), pages 109-115.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:epplan:v:63:y:2017:i:c:p:109-115
    DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2017.04.004
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    1. Pola B. Gupta & David J. Burns & Jaime S. Schiferl, 2010. "An Exploration Of Student Satisfaction With Internship Experiences In Marketing," Business Education and Accreditation, The Institute for Business and Finance Research, vol. 2(1), pages 27-37.
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