@misc{10481/109615,
year = {2025},
month = {11},
url = {https://hdl.handle.net/10481/109615},
abstract = {Purpose – This study aims to analyze the characteristics of entry into the job market and the intention to
repeat (university studies or same qualification) the same studies among Economics and Business Studies
(EBS) graduates. Based on the postulates of Human Capital Theory, Social Capital Theory and Vocational
Development Theory, an integrated approach is proposed that considers sociodemographic variables,
university characteristics (public, private, on-campus or not) and university experience (being a scholarship
holder, international mobility, other studies), variables related to job placement (early or late entry, type of
contract, social security affiliation, contributory base) and subjective variables (intention to repeat university
studies or the same degree).
Design/methodology/approach – To do so, the most up-to-date secondary data (4,281 cases) were
extracted from both the University Graduate Employment Survey 2019 and the Integrated University
Information System, which is currently part of the Spanish Ministry of Education and Professional
Training.
Findings – The results highlighted that EBS graduates had better employment prospects and more permanent
employment contracts, but with less income than the average of all degrees, which indicates a gap between
training expectations and professional results. The most significant factor is to have a job at the time of
finishing the studies and, more importantly, at the current moment, several years after finishing the studies.
Furthermore, paradoxical effects are observed: graduates with scholarships or international experience report
lower levels of satisfaction.
Originality/value – The study provides empirical evidence of the need to jointly analyze structural,
sociodemographic and experiential factors to understand the value of the university career. Its
practical implications aim to improve the alignment between EBS programs and labor market
demands, promote equitable career paths and review the real impact of academic excellence and
mobility programs.},
organization = {Agencia de Innovación y Desarrollo de Andalucía No. C-SEJ-197-UGR23},
publisher = {Emerald},
keywords = {Higher Education},
keywords = {Employment of university students},
keywords = {Economics and business studies graduates},
title = {Unlocking success: Exploring job entry and graduate satisfaction. The case of economics and business qualifications in Spain},
doi = {10.1108/JIEB-08-2024-0106},
author = {Luque Martínez, Teodoro and Doña-Toledo, Luis and Faraoni, Nina},
}