Choosing the Path: Exploring the Factors behinds Career Selection Process of Business Management Students in India

One of the most important decisions a student will ever make is choosing a career. Before making this decision, they must consider a number of factors. The goal of this study is to determine the factors that affect the decision to pursue a profession in the field of business management. In order to perform this research, prior literature was thoroughly examined, leading to the identification of 15 factors and the finalization of a questionnaire. The findings of the study suggests that there are no significant differences between male and female students when it comes to selecting business management as a career. The fifteen factors were grouped together under four constructs: financial, social, personal, and other factors. According to correlation analysis, all four of the constructs have positive relationship with each other. Last but not least, this study introduces a fresh perspective on the variables influencing students' decision to seek post-graduation in management (MBA) and go on to become managers.