Author

  • Nurul Huda Md Yatim

    • School of Information Science, College of Computing, Informatics and Mathematics, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Johor Campus, Malaysia
    • Malaysia

  • Khairunnisa Rahman

    • Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Johor Campus, Malaysia
    • Malaysia

  • Faten Elina Kamaruddin

    • School of Information Science, College of Computing, Informatics and Mathematics, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Johor Campus, Malaysia
    • Malaysia

  • Raja Adzrin Raja Ahmad

    • Faculty of Accountancy, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Johor Campus, Malaysia
    • Malaysia

Abstract

Record management is a crucial profession in organizations, responsible for the efficient and orderly control of records. It involves creating, acquiring, maintaining, using, and disposing of these records, which prove an organization's operations and business. Many higher institutions in Malaysia offer courses related to records management. This paper explores factors influencing undergraduate students' employability in the field, investigates the required qualifications and skills, and identifies strategies to increase employability among record management students. The research will use a quantitative approach, including online surveys and questionnaires, with respondents graduating from records management courses. The expected findings will provide insights into the factors influencing undergraduate students' employability and strategies to overcome these issues.

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Md Yatim, N. H., Rahman, K., Kamaruddin, F. E., & Raja Ahmad, R. A. (2024). Factors Influencing the Employability of Students Studying Records Management. Information Management and Business Review, 16(3(I), 239-247. https://doi.org/10.22610/imbr.v16i3(I).3787

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