The Impact of Program Curriculum Development and Instructor Portfolio Management on Skilled Graduates and Societal Betterment in Bangladesh
Rashed Chowdhury
Graduate School of Business, Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNIRAZAK), Malaysia
Md. Mamun Habib
Graduate School of Business, Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNIRAZAK), Malaysia
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59429/scr.v2i2.10583
Keywords: Skills Gap; Program Curriculum Development; Instructor Portfolio Management; Skilled Graduates; Societal Betterment; Bangladesh.
Abstract
This paper investigates the impact of Program Curriculum Development (PCD) and Instructor Portfolio Management (IPM) on producing Skilled Graduates (SG), and the subsequent effect on the Betterment of Society (BS) within the context of Bangladeshi universities. Building on the premise that aligning education with industry requirements is crucial for bridging the skills gap, this quantitative study utilized a sample of 400 respondents from educational institutions and employers in Bangladesh. Data were analyzed using Exploratory Factor Analysis, Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA), and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The findings reveal that both PCD (β=0.25, p<0.001) and IPM (β=0.16, p<0.001) significantly and positively influence the development of Skilled Graduates. Furthermore, Skilled Graduates significantly contribute to the BS (β=0.796, p<0.001). However, the direct impacts of PCD and IPM on the BS were found to be insignificant, highlighting that Skilled Graduates act as a crucial mediator in this relationship. The study concludes that an integrated approach focusing on robust curriculum development and effective instructor management is essential for producing graduates whose skills translate into tangible societal benefits. The findings offer significant implications for university administrators, policymakers, and industry stakeholders aiming to enhance the efficacy of the education supply chain in Bangladesh.
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