International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research

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Bridging the Employability Gap: Skill Development and Industry Readiness among MBA Graduates

Author(s) Mr. Mir Faizan Hussain
Country India
Abstract This case study examines the growing challenge of employability among management graduates in India and the role of employability skill development programs in bridging the gap between academic learning and industry expectations. While higher education institutions continue to produce a large number of graduates every year, employers increasingly report concerns regarding communication abilities, analytical thinking, adaptability, teamwork, and professional behavior among fresh recruits.

The case focuses on introducing an intensive pre-placement training and employability enhancement program for MBA students. The initiative aimed to strengthen aptitude skills, communication, group discussion performance, interview readiness, digital competency, and corporate etiquette. Despite these interventions, the institution faced challenges such as inconsistent student participation, varying learning abilities, low confidence levels, and resistance toward continuous skill-building activities.

By analyzing the institutional efforts, student attitudes, recruiter expectations, and placement outcomes, this case study explores whether employability can be developed through structured interventions alone or whether students must take greater ownership of their professional growth. The case highlights the broader question of how educational institutions can align academic delivery with rapidly changing industry requirements.
Field Business Administration
Published In Volume 8, Issue 4, July-August 2026
Published On 2026-07-02
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i04.77854

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