From Classroom to Corporate: Enhancing Management Graduates Employability through OBE

Abstract

nation since it equips youth with the skills and technological competence they require. Conversely, OBE ensures that education is goal-oriented, fostering innovation, competency, and flexibility—all of which are critical to driving the country's progress. OBE lays a strong focus on learning outcomes that closely relate to real-life applications, unlike the conventional teaching methods, which are often teacher-centred, curriculum-focused, and lecture-based. Information is largely transferred from teacher to student in conventional learning, which conveys knowledge or skills without any specific context. This process restricts its practicality by creating a learning vacuum. The traditional schools of education are increasingly under fire for failing to merge scholastic study with the needs of the work environment in a dynamic employment arena that demands varied skills and capabilities. Since their scholastic training does not meet the demands of the skills required in the workplace, a lot of graduate’s struggles to get employed. One method to bridge this gap is using OBE, which focuses on the acquisition of specific, industry-specific skills and competencies. OBE reinforces employability and prepares students to make contributions with immediacy by ensuring graduates acquire skills to address employers' expectations. This study investigates how Outcome-Based Education (OBE) improves the employability of graduates in management through bridging this gap between theoretical learning and the needs of the industry. It discusses the effect of OBE on the development of skills, highlighting the significance of effective assessment techniques, faculty development programs, and ongoing curriculum improvement. OBE is a vital tool for training management graduates for competitive and dynamic job markets as it incorporates practical applications and encourages a learner-focused approach. The research recommendations for increasing OBE adoption in learning institutions guarantee a lasting, industry-driven learning framework that enhances graduates' long-term employment opportunities.