This paper provides an overview of the higher education sector in Canada, so it can serve as a comparison to that in Australia. It seeks to identify stresses and challenges to this sector in Canada. The study also seeks to offer possible lessons for the direction of higher education policy in...

This paper provides information about effective delivery of financial literacy knowledge and skills to individuals at a time in their lives when major financial decisions are looming, including housing purchases, superannuation choices and substantial debt decisions. We compare outcomes from two...

Many student internships are short term and do not delay graduation. Some internships however are lengthier and delay graduation by a whole year. These internships, in addition to facilitating the transition from school to work, are expected to have educational benefits. This paper estimates the...

This study examines determinants of university choice in Turkey using school level data. Regression results show that tuition, the population of the city in which the university is located, academic performance of the university and language of instruction are important determinants of...

The objective of this article is setting a cornerstone to compare and understand the phenomenon of graduate entrepreneurship in developing and developed countries. Our central research questions are: Are there differences in the entrepreneurial intentions of university students? What are the...

This paper presents new evidence on the effects of class attendance on academic performance. We analyze survey data collected for an Introductory Macroeconomics course at “G. D’Annunzio” University of Chieti and Pescara (Italy) in the academic year 2004-2005, matched to administrative...

Quality in Higher Education has become a primary agenda of the countries worldwide. In the context marked by expansion of higher education and globalization of economic activities, education has become a national concern in developing countries with an international dimension. To cope with this...

This study was carried out to determine the economic literacy of university students. Standards of Economic Survey developed by National Council on Economic Education was used as the data collection tool of the study. As a result of the study, when the correct responses of the students were...

Our study focuses on the effect of personality type and personality preferences measured by the Myers-Briggs typology, on higher education students' choice of profession and on their academic performance. We statistically analyzed a sample from two slightly similar bachelor majors studied at the...

This paper takes a look at the need for better preparation of life skills in college programs that focus on vocational traing such as Graphic Design and Digital film. Topics covered include a students lack of understanding of corporate benefits, health insurance and retirement planning