EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES AND TRAINING RELEVANCE OF SPORTS MANAGEMENT GRADUATES AT DANANG SPORTS UNIVERSITY, VIETNAM

Authors

  • Nguyen Ngoc Tuan Danang Sports University, Vietnam
  • Tran Manh Hung Danang Sports University, Vietnam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejpe.v12i7.6113

Keywords:

graduate employability, sports management, curriculum evaluation, labor market alignment, Vietnam

Abstract

This study investigates the employment outcomes of graduates majoring in Sports Management at Danang Sports University from 2015 to 2020. Using a structured survey distributed to 78 alumni, the research examines employment status, job relevance to training, satisfaction levels, and future learning needs. Results indicate that 80.77% of graduates were employed, with 48.71% working in roles directly aligned with their training. While the majority expressed satisfaction with their current employment, gaps were identified in areas such as foreign language proficiency and professional practice. The findings emphasize the need for curricular revisions that better align with labor market demands and support graduates in enhancing their competencies.

 

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Author Biographies

  • Nguyen Ngoc Tuan, Danang Sports University, Vietnam

    Nguyen Ngoc Tuan (PhD), Lecturer in the Faculty of Sports Management, Danang Sports University, Vietnam.

  • Tran Manh Hung, Danang Sports University, Vietnam

    Tran Manh Hung (PhD), Head of Faculty of Sports Management, Danang Sports University, Vietnam.

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Published

2025-07-06

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 7 (2025)

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