This study examines business school graduates' perceptions of employability skills and their preparedness for the job market. It explores key competencies, including time management, leadership, self-assessment, and relationship management skills, to assess their impact on graduates’ career readiness. The research aims to provide insights into how well business education aligns with industry expectations and the evolving job market demands. A quantitative, cross-sectional study was conducted across various business schools in different universities, with a sample of 248 graduates. A structured self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection, incorporating validated scales from past research. Data were analyzed using ADANCO software, employing variance-based structural equation modeling (SEM) to evaluate reliability, validity, and the relationships between employability constructs. The results confirm that time management, leadership, self-assessment, and relationship management skills significantly contribute to employability. The measurement model demonstrated strong reliability and validity, while structural model assessments revealed positive and significant relationships between employability constructs. The study highlights the need for curriculum enhancements to strengthen practical skills among graduates. This study contributes to employability research by integrating multiple competency dimensions and using composite-based modeling for analysis. It offers insights for business educators and policymakers to design curricula that enhance graduate employability. © 2025, International Forum of Management Scholars. All rights reserved.
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