Employability of Tourism Management Graduates: The Case of a Private Higher Educational Institution (HEI) in the Philippines

This descriptive study determined the employability of Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management (BSTM) graduates of Notre Dame of Dadiangas University – a catholic school in General Santos City, Philippines. It examined the profile of the graduates, their professional development, employment conditions, and helpfulness of skills learned, and values developed during college to their present condition. There were 147 respondents in the study and the data analysis tools used were frequency, percentage, and ranking. Based on the results of the study, skills learned in college such as cognitive, communication, leadership, interpersonal, and information technology skills were very helpful in their present condition. The values of family spirit, simplicity, the integrity of creation, presence, and participation, love of work, and quality education were rated very helpfully by the respondents as well. It is recommended that the school offer more skills-based subjects like tour guiding, travel promotions, etc. to enhance the communication and interpersonal skills of BSTM graduates. Further, the on-the-job training (OJT) of the students must be retained but should have more venues and companies as options.