Intention to Pursue Professional Certification in Finance among Graduates

Abstract

This study examines the intention to pursue professional certification in finance among graduates based on a survey of 468 respondents. Parental influence, peer influence, perception of the profession, and university collaboration show significant positive relationship towards the intention to obtain the certification. The student's intension to pursue the program is not influenced by the duration of study. The length of time for preparation for exams, the duration of exams or exam cycles do not influence the student's intention to enroll in the professional certification program. Students from banking and finance have greater desire to pursue this certification program compared to finance students. This study showed that students in year two (mostly male students) demonstrated greater interest to pursue the program compared to those in year three.