Employment Skills for 21st Century Workplace: The Gap Between Faculty and Student Perceptions

This study compared the perceptions of college business faculty and students regarding the business competencies needed to get a job after graduation. The population for this research consisted upper-level students (n=254), who were enrolled in business classes at a Midwest university and faculty members (n=37) teaching in the business area at the same institution. This research highlighted a gap that may exist regarding skills needed for employment.