Determination of Factors Affecting the Study Decision of Students at University of Education, Vietnam National University Hanoi-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Determination of Factors Affecting the Study Decision of Students at University of Education, Vietnam National University Hanoi

Published:2022-11-25 Issue: Volume:20 Page:225-235
ISSN:2224-2899
Container-title:WSEAS TRANSACTIONS ON BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
language:en
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Author:

Tuan Nguyen Anh¹,Hieu Au Quang¹,Huong Bui Thi Thanh²,Thuy Ha Thi Thanh¹,Khuyen Mai Thi¹

Affiliation:

1. University of Education, Vietnam National University, Cau Giay, Hanoi, VIETNAM

2. School of Interdisciplinary Study, Vietnam National University, Cau Giay, Hanoi, VIETNAM

Abstract

This research aims to determine and evaluate factors influencing the choice of university of students at University of Education, Vietnam National University, Hanoi (UEd, VNU). In this study, the author used exploratory factor analysis and linear regression methods with survey data of 316 freshmen who are currently studying at the UEd, VNU. The results indicated four important factors affecting students' decision to choose a university, which are 1) quality factor; 2) brand/employment factor; 3) information-promotion factor; 4) consultation factor. The findings of the research provided reference for UEd, VNU to develop appropriate enrollment plans and strategies and improve its effectiveness in the coming time.

Publisher

World Scientific and Engineering Academy and Society (WSEAS)

Subject

Economics and Econometrics,Finance,Business and International Management

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