Bridging the Divide: Addressing the Gap Between IT and Management Curricula for Enhanced Employability in India

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Bridging the Divide: Addressing the Gap Between IT and Management Curricula for Enhanced Employability in India

Prof. Nilesh Narayan Prasad

DIP: 18.02.21/20230801

DOI: 10.25215/2455/080121

Received: March 10, 2023; Revision Received: March 20, 2023; Accepted: March 27, 2023

Abstract

The rapidly evolving job market in India demands a reassessment of educational curricula to align with industry needs. This paper explores the significant gap between IT and management curricula and its impact on employability. Despite high demand for technical and managerial skills, the traditional separation of IT and management education often leaves graduates underprepared for interdisciplinary roles. This research examines the existing curricula in both domains, identifies key areas of discrepancy, and evaluates their effects on job readiness. Using qualitative and quantitative methods, including curriculum analysis and employer surveys, the paper highlights the necessity for curriculum integration to bridge this divide. Recommendations for interdisciplinary educational strategies and industry-academia collaboration are proposed to enhance employability and address skill mismatches. The study concludes that a more integrated approach to education could better equip graduates for the evolving job market, fostering improved career outcomes and economic growth.

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Bridging the Divide: Addressing the Gap Between IT and Management Curricula for Enhanced Employability in India

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ISSN 2348-5396

ISSN 2349-3429

DIP: 18.02.21/20230801

DOI: 10.25215/2455/080121

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Volume 08, Issue 1, January – March, 2023

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