Time Management Skills and Academic Performance among Working College Students in a Higher Education Institution in Davao City

The increasing demands faced by working college students necessitate effective time management to achieve academic success. This study examined the relationship between time management skills and academic performance among working college students using a descriptive-correlational research design. Specifically, it assessed students’ level of time management skills in terms of goal setting and prioritization, planning and scheduling, use of time management strategies, and procrastination control, as well as their level of academic performance based on Grade Point Average.Results revealed that students demonstrate a high level of overall time management skills, with goal setting and prioritization identified as the strongest dimension. Furthermore, students exhibited a very high level of academic performance. Correlational analysis indicated a moderate positive relationship between time management skills and academic performance, suggesting that better time management is associated with higher academic achievement. In addition, regression analysis confirmed that time management skills significantly predict Grade Point Average, indicating that these skills play an important role in academic success. These findings confirmed Zimmerman’s Self-Regulated Learning Theory, which emphasizes that academic achievement depends on students’ ability to plan, monitor, and regulate their learning effectively. Based on these results, it is recommended that educational institutions and mentors implement programs that enhance students’ self-regulation strategies, structured routines, and coping mechanisms. Future research may explore other factors such as motivation, engagement, and study habits to provide a more comprehensive understanding of student success.