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An exploratory study of factors affecting attrition within an ICT degree
conference contribution
posted on 2023-05-23, 14:31 authored by Nicole HerbertNicole Herbert, Herbert, D, Erik WapstraErik Wapstra, Kristy de SalasKristy de Salas, Tina AcunaTina AcunaWhile the number of students commencing an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) degree has grown over the last few years, the high attrition rate m ICT degrees is a major concern of both the ICT industry and higher education. This empirical study analyses what pre-tertiary factors, such as gender, citizenship, age, and entry qualification, are useful in detecting when a student is likely to withdraw from an undergraduate ICT degree. Academic advisors can use the information to apply appropriate intervention measures at times when they are most likely to be effective at reducing attrition. For some pre-tertiary factors it is recommended to apply the intervention measures before a problem has arisen.
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Publication title
Proceedings of the 22nd Australasian Computing Education Conference (ACE 2020)Editors
A Luxton-Reilly & C SzaboPagination
76-85ISBN
978-1-4503-7686-0Department/School
School of Information and Communication TechnologyPublisher
Association for Computing Machinery, IncPlace of publication
United StatesEvent title
Proceedings of the 22nd Australasian Computing Education ConferenceEvent Venue
Swinburne University, Melbourne, AustraliaDate of Event (Start Date)
2020-02-04Date of Event (End Date)
2020-02-06Rights statement
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