DOI: 10.36347/sjebm.2014.v01i05.002

Pages: 186-196

Abstract: Tourism program aims to prepare the student to the major roles of an effective promoter of the country's natural and cultural attractions to domestic and international communities. To cope with the growing demand of tourism industry, Lyceum of the Philippines University - Batangas, particularly the tourism and hospitality department must be able to provide quality tourism education which can be possible by offering an update and effective curriculum. The researchers aimed to evaluate the current condition of tourism graduates in terms of employment status also this study was done in order to find out whether there are mismatch, underemployment and promotion issues among graduates in the Tourism program of the University. The descriptive method of research was utilized in the study and the main instrument used was a questionnaire. Results showed that most of BS in Tourism graduates of SY 2011-2012 are females. Most of the respondents are in the city wherein majority are gainfully employed locally with regular status and holding professional and managerial positions. Tourism program is viable course that one can find a job in short period of time after graduation. The school related factors is an important instrument for the tourism graduates to have a job placement after graduation. The professional subjects, curriculum and instruction gained from LPU-B are likewise are found very relevant to their respective work.