CHARACTERISTICS OF GRADUATES ACCORDING TO THAI QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK FOR HIGHER EDUCATION (TQF : HEd) IN SOUTHEAST BANGKOK COLLEGE, 2013-2014 (BATCH # 15)

Abstract

This study was survey research. The purpose of this study was to explore the characteristics of graduates according to Thai Qualifications Framework for Higher Education (TQF : HEd) in Southeast Bangkok College, academic year 2013-2014. The
sample size of this study was 599 students. The sample was selected from 1,187 students which are population. The research instrument was the 5 rating scale questionnaire. The results of this study showed that the overall characteristics of Southeast Bangkok College graduates according to Thai Qualifications Framework for
Higher Education (TQF : HEd) was at a high level. The highest level was ethics and moral. The second one was interpersonal skills and responsibility. The third highest mean score was knowledge. The fourth rank was cognitive skills, the sample also demonstrated high level of numerical analytical, communication and information
technology skills. In terms of each program, the results showed that the Law Program had highest level of the characteristics of graduates according to TQF : HEd. Subsequently Accounting Program, Business English Program, Business Information
System Program, Logistics Management Program, Information Technology Program, Industrial Management Technology Program and Marketing Program were rated at high levels.