Students’ Characteristics and Level of Academic Performance in Estate Management Department, Federal University of Technology, Akure: The Nexus

Abstract

Academic performance is one of the yardsticks in measuring the performance of Professionals in various disciplines. Thus, it ought to be given optimum attention lest educational institutions produce professionals that are below required standards. Therefore, this research assesses the factors that affect the academic performance of the Students of Estate Management, FUTA. In order to achieve this, the study examined the characteristics of students admitted into Estate Management Department, FUTA, their level of academic performance between 2007 and 2016, and analyzed the factors that affect their academic. Data was drawn from 131 students in 200 level, 300 level and 500 level. The analysis was carried out using percentage frequency table, graph and multiple regression analysis. From the research, it was found that, between 2007 and 2016, majority of the Students graduated with second class lower division. Academic performance was also significantly (p<0.05) affected by age of Students, parental support, number of hours devoted for personal reading and number of units in place of worship. It is recommended that Parents should be made aware of their roles in the success of their wards/children, while students themselves are to be self-motivated so as to cultivate good reading habits. This will enhance their academic performance and at the long run, prepare students for the demands of the Estate Surveying and Valuation profession.

Keywords: Academic Performance, Analysis, Estate Management, Factors, Students.

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/12-27-06

Publication date:September 30^th 2021