Annex 1

Dear Graduate,
The Tertiary Education Commission(TEC), in collaboration with the University of Mauritius (UoM)
and the University of Technology,Mauritius (UTM), is undertaking a study regarding the type of work, further study
or other activity you are/were involved in since you completed your programme of study. The information provided
will assist us in planning future educational needs. Results of this study will only be presented in summary form
and individual responses will be kept strictly confidential. We would, therefore, highly appreciate it if you could
complete the following questionnaire and return it to us, at your earliest convenience.

Thank you for your collaboration .

A. General

1. Surname: ……………………………………………………………
Forename(s):………………………………………………………

2. Sex : Male 3. Age :

Female

4. Level up to which your parents have studied : None Primary Secondary Tertiary
Father
Mother

5. Father's occupation………………………. Mother's occupation …………………………….

6. Please list the occupations of your brothers and sisters(if applicable)

Brothers' occupation:………………………………………………………………

Sisters' occupation:…………………………………………………………..

B. Educational

7. Title (in full) of diploma/degree received at UoM/UTM:……………………………………………………………

8. For degree please state class: 1st 2:1 2:2 3rd

9. Please state any special areas trained for:……………………………………………………………………………………….

10. Year awarded degree

11. Do you possess any other qualification from the UoM/UTM or any other tertiary education institution?
Yes No

12. If yes, please give details as follows:

Title of Programme(in full) Institution(s) Period enrolled Attendance Source of funding
From To FT/PT/C/DE*

*FT = Full-time, PT =Part-time, C= Correspondence and DE= Distance Education

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C. Further Study
13. Are you currently undertaking further studies? Yes No

14. If No, go to question 16. If yes, please give details as follows:

Title of Programme(in full) Institution(s) Period enrolled Attendance Source of funding
From To FT/PT/C/DE*

*FT = Full-time, PT =Part-time, C= Correspondence and DE= Distance Education

15. Could you please give the main reasons for pursuing further studies?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
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…………………………………………………………………………………………………
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D. Activity
16. What type of jobs were you contemplating by choosing your degree from the UoM/UTM?

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

17. Which one of the following best describes your current position with regard to paid work?

Working full-time
Working part-time but seeking full-time work
Working part-time but not seeking full-time work
Self - employed
Not working and looking for a job
Not working and unavailable for paid work
Others, please specify:

18(a) How long did it take you to find a job since obtaining your degree? …………………months

18(b) Please give reasons for any time gap between obtaining your degree and your first employment.

19. Employment history (since obtaining first degree up to present employment):

Name of Employer* Period employed Post held Reasons for leaving job
From To (where applicable)

* If self-employed, please state area of activity

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E. Current Employment

20. How did you come to know about your current job?

Through friends
Through relatives
Through written enquiries
Press advertisement
Other(please specify) …………………………………………………………………….

21. Qualifications and other attributes required for the job:

22. Gross monthly salary (Rs/month):………………………………………

23. Please list any other benefits attached to the job:

24. Location of place of work:…………………………………………………………………………..

25. Number of employees (approximately)

Less than 10 51 to 200
11 to 50 over 200

26. Nature of work performed:

27. Do you face any major problem in your job assignments? Yes No
If yes, could please elaborate:

28. If you are self-employed, what made you decide to become self-employed?

29. How would you rate the contribution of your programme of study at the UoM/UTM to your personal knowledge,
skills and attitudes?
(Tick as appropriate) Very much Much A little Not at all
Enhanced academic knowledge
Improved problem-solving skills
Improved research skills
Improved learning efficiency
Improved communication skills
Improved information technology skills
Enhanced team spirit

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30. Was your programme of study at the UoM/UTM relevant to your present job?
Very much Much A little Not at all

31. Which of the following best represent major strengths and weaknesses of the UoM/UTM programme
that you attended? (Tick as appropriate)
Strength Weakness Does not apply
♦ Range of modules offered
♦ Number of optional modules in relation to the
number of compulsory (core) modules
♦ Relevance of the programme to your professional
requirements
♦ Student workload
♦ Problem solving
♦ Inter-disciplinary learning
♦ Work placement/attachment
♦ Teaching/Learning environment
♦ Quality of delivery
♦ Other strengths/weaknesses(pl. specify):

32. How satisfied are you with your current job?

Very much Much A little Not at all

33. Do you intend to stay in the same job/profession?

Yes No
If no, why?

34. Any other comments:

Please return completed questionnaire to:

The Acting Head, Research & Planning Division,

Tertiary Education Commission
Reduit

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