Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
CAN MS EXCEL HELP FINANCE STUDENTS TO EXCEL? A STUDY IN STUDENT WORK READINESS. |
| Authors: |
Kirsten, E.1, Hoepen, R. van1, Toit, E. du1 |
| Source: |
South African Journal of Higher Education. Jul2025, Vol. 39 Issue 3, p155-172. 18p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Psychology of students, *Autodidacticism, *Self-managed learning (Personnel management), *Job skills, Labor market |
| Abstract: |
Microsoft Excel is vital in the finance sector, and preparing students for the professional arena involves honing their spreadsheet skills. A study investigated the efficacy of a finance-centric Microsoft Excel workshop as an intervention to enhance students' skills and readiness for work. Pre- and post-intervention tests assessed students' perceptions and abilities. The results revealed a significant improvement across basic, intermediate, and advanced Excel skills, positively impacting students' self-perceptions. The majority recognized Excel as a critical job market skill. The study recommends integrating Excel assignments into finance modules to elevate skills and enhance finance knowledge retention, promoting self-directed learning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
