Abstract:
Need of finishing school was felt in order to enhance the graduates’ work related skills and
meet the market requirements by providing them with human resource which is competent
enough to meet the challenges of workplace. Study conducted to explore the market
feasibility of the project gave important insights related to potential areas that need to get
enhanced to maximize performance effectiveness at workplace. Main areas of
enhancement include public speaking, commitment towards work, industry knowledge,
handling workplace pressure, numerical skills and leadership. Insights from all stake
holders were received including industry practitioners, fresh business graduates and final
year business students. Whereas business plan part of the project proved the financial
feasibility of proposed solution. On basis of research findings and getting proof of financial
viability, decision to launch the finishing school has been recommended to university.
Finishing School is basically a three months training program that will be intended to train
final year business students and graduates who are hunting for job will be eligible to get
enrolled with the program. Training will be given in three modules and graduates will be
given option to opt for one, two or all modules. Whole training will be focused to equip
graduates with essential work related skills, provide practical exposure through field visits,
and enhance understanding of workplace environment by completing real life industry
projects. Training will not only enhance graduates worth in market but will also open a
separate revenue stream for university.
