Analysis of Professional and Employability Skills among MBA Students in Maharashtra

Authors

  • Madhav Tilve Departament of Management Studies, Kasegaon Education Society’s Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Shivaji University Sakharale, MS-415414
  • Amol C. Adamuthe Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Sakharale, MS-415414
  • Reva S. Pati Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Sakharale, MS-415414

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.16920/jeet/2026/v39is2/26045

Keywords:

MBA graduates, employability skills, digital literacy, financial knowledge, industry readiness, skill gap analysis.

Abstract

This study investigates the employability, willingness and professional skills of MBA students across particular districts of Maharashtra, focusing on how specific capabilities effect career outcomes. 163 students participated in a structured survey to collect information on their financial awareness, analytical skills, presentation abilities, digital literacy. Survey data examined using logistic regression, correlation and Chi-Square tests. Key forecasters of employability included financial and market literacy (β = 0.38, p = 0.002), willingness to relocate (β = 1.28, p = 0.008) and adoption of digital skills. A strong connotation was observed between job interest and relocation flexibility (χ² = 209.11, p < 0.001). Although most students showed high job interest (94.4%) and digital adaptableness (93.8%), important gaps were identified in analytical tool expertise (65.4% reported only basic SPSS skills), MS Office certification (50.6% lacked certification) and presentation skill (78.1% had fewer than three presentations). The results underscore the need for curriculum enhancement, with financial literacy modules, software-based analytical training, and structured communication practice. Recommendations highlight industry-integrated learning, certification programs, and competency-focused interventions to align management education with employer expectations.

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Published

2026-02-17

How to Cite

Tilve, M., Adamuthe, A. C., & Pati, R. S. (2026). Analysis of Professional and Employability Skills among MBA Students in Maharashtra. Journal of Engineering Education Transformations, 39(Special Issue 2), 370–380. https://doi.org/10.16920/jeet/2026/v39is2/26045

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Volume 39, Special Issue 2, January 2026

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