Perception of Leadership in Electrical Engineering Students, UTHM

Abstract

Demand for graduates with leadership skills more in priority to meet the needs of human resources. Hence, this study was undertaken to investigate the level of leadership skills among students in Electrical Engineering at University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia. Descriptive study carried out to evaluate student leadership. The study sample consisted of 319 students Eclectic Engineering. We used the questionnaire to identify student's preconceived of leadership. If we wish to develop successful leaders, we need for students to understand leadership skills in order to upgrade their existing abilities. Data were analyzed using frequency, mean and standard deviation. The findings show that articulate the highest in leadership skills.

Keywords: Leadership, student’s perceptions.