FACTORS INFLUENCING 2 YEAR STUDENTS TO SHIFT WITH BACHELOR OF

SCIENCE IN HOTEL, RESTAURANT AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT OF

SAINT PAUL UNIVERSITY PHILIPPINES

A Research Presented to the Faculty to the

School of Accountancy and Business

St. Paul University Philippines

Tuguegarao City

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement for the

Degree Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism

Management

By:

Verionie Eustaquio

Sharon Mendoza
Classroom with practice observed in the field, thus improving
their education. As such, the department requires each student
to complete two practical of hospitality field work experience.

Nowadays, the increased number of students In the hotel,

restaurant and tourism management program was increasing every
year and because of this it was one of the great concern in the
school. The purpose of the study was to examine the factors
affecting the 2 year college student shifters why they had
chosen the course Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management. The
affects of the perceptions of factors that facilitate and
constrain students’ career advancement and determine of there
were any significant differences influenced them. The study went
further to identify why Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management
student, educators and recruiters think hotel, restaurant and
tourism management education programs should do to better
prepare student for leadership positions and ways to help reduce
the barriers that may exist to student career advancement
Review of Related Literature and studies

This presents both foreign and local literature related to

the study conducting this research study several sources have
been gathered to enrich the researcher’s knowledge about the
topics.

Related Literature

Foreign:

According to Howard “bud” James (1998). There are many

advantages in selecting a career in hotel, Restaurant and
tourism industry. There are unlimited opportunities to
advancement and the greatest advantage is the tremendous job
satisfaction received on a daily basis in the industry.

According to OECD Education Ministers (2005). Today’s societies

place challenging demands on individuals who are confronted with
complexity in many parts of their lives. What do these demands
imply for key competencies can improve assessment of how well
prepared students for life’s challenges, as well as identifying
over arching goals for education system and lifelong learning
Solved later, food is of such a perishable nature that business
lost is gone forever.

Related Studies

Foreign:

According to the American Psychological association, APA (2006).

This study examined UW-Stout’s student work programs by

understanding student interns’ perceptions. Cooperative
education and field experience were two types of the student
work programs used in this research, that integrate career-
related work experience with academic course work. General
business administration (BA) and Hotel, Restaurant, & Tourism
Management (H&T) students’ perceptions of the two majors were
investigated. The specific objectives of the study were: 1) To
explore Business and Hotel students’ perceptions of their
cooperative education and field experiences; 2) To compare the
perceptions of the students of both department toward their work
experiences; and 3) to identify areas for improvement in the
student work programs.

According to Kevin London (1998). Stated that, for some

succeeding this business, the most important attribute
Specifically, the study seeks to answer the following problems.

1. What is the profile of the respondents according to:

1.1 gender , and

1.2 section

2. what is the respondent’s perception in the factors that

influence them to shift with BSHRTM in SPUP in term of:

2.1 Personal factors;

2.2 Peer factors; and

2.3 Family Factors

3. Is there a significant difference on the respondents’

perception on the factors affecting the 2 year college
students to shift with BSHRTH of SPUP when grouped
according to profile variables?
Research Paradigm

Input Process Output

1. Profile of the Assessment the Ascertain factors

respondents.
factors influencing the

influencing the 2nd year college

1.1 gender

1.2 age 2nd year college students to shift

1.3 year level students to shift with BSHRTM of

with BSHRTM of SPUP

2. Respondents SPUP
perception on the

Feedback

The figure presents the research paradigm showing the inputs,

process and output models. The figure shows that the input
includes the respondents’ profile which is the gender, age and
year level, the process is the Assessments’ in factors affecting
the 2nd year college students to shift with BSHRTM of SPUP and
the end of the study the researchers were able to ascertain.

Statement of the Problem

This study is conducted to determine the factors affecting the

2nd year college students to shift with BSHRTM of SPUP.
 Saint Paul University Philippines

School of Accountancy and Business

Tuguegarao City 3500

1. PROFILE OF THE RESPONDENTS

Name: ______________________ (optional) Age: ____

Gender:

Male
Female
Year level:
1st year
2nd year
3rd year
4th year
2. The following are the factors affecting the 2nd year
college students to shift with BSHRTM of SPUP. Please
read each item carefully. Encircle the number under the
appropriate column which corresponds to your answer.
5 – Very Great Extent
4 – Great Extent
3 – Moderate Extent
2 – Little Extent
1 – Very Little Extent
Hypothesis
There is no significant difference on the respondents’
perception on the factors that affects them to shift with
BSHRTM when grouped according to profile variables.

Significance of the Study

The essence of this research study is an advantage for
those who want unlimited career opportunities for them to
be encourage to enroll in this kind of course.
BSHRTM. In this study it is essential in a course itself.
The Students. The study helps the HRTM students to be aware
and to know their preferred course have many opportunities.
The Researchers. The findings of the study will enable the
researchers to assess their study.

Scope and Delimitation of the Study

This study is delimited with the student college shifters
to BSHRTM of SPUP. This study will be limited to their
preferred course.

Definition of Terms
For brief understanding about this study, the following
terms were operationally define: