1. Universum STUDENT survey 2014
University Report | Middle East Edition American University of Beirut | Engineering/IT

2. About Universum 2014 | Middle East | Students | Engineering/IT
With over 25 years of experience researching the field of employer branding, Universum is a recognised world leader with tried and tested frameworks.
Universum annually conducts quantitative and qualitative research with over talented individuals to gather insights into their career preferences, communication habits and their perception of potential employers.
Universum’s unique global reach ensures the comparability of research results across markets. We partner with approximately of the top academic institutions in the world.
Universum is the thought leader in employer branding, with local experts in research, consulting and communication solutions, offering high-quality insights.
For our clients around the world, Universum is a trusted partner providing solutions and services to develop, improve and implement tailored employer branding strategies.
Universum employs smart, friendly and professional experts and consultants, who work with our clients in long-term partnerships.

3. How we help Higher Education Institutions
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How we help Higher Education Institutions
Universum is the global leader in the field of employer branding and talent research. Through our market research, consulting and communication solutions we aim to close the gap between the expectations of employers and talent and support Higher Education Institutions in their roles.
Through our unique insight into the recruitment challenges of employers and the dynamics of the talent market, we help nearly 2000 universities worldwide to:
UNDERSTAND
THE CAREER PREFERENCES AND EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS AND ALUMNI
IDENTIFY
THE BRAND PERCEPTION AND ATTRACTIVENESS OF YOUR COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
ATTRACT
RELEVANT EMPLOYERS TO CAMPUS
RECRUIT
PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS FOR BSC, MSC AND/OR MBA LEVELS

4. Our clients and media partners
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Our clients and media partners
Some of the world’s most attractive employers
Some of the world’s most trusted publishers

5. What we cover in the report
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What we cover in the report
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A summary of the core findings of the report. These slides can be shared with key stakeholders within the university as well as with external partners to provide a quick, visual overview of the career profile of your students.
5. APPENDIX
Additional data on topics covered in previous sections.
4. UNIVERSITY BRAND PERCEPTION
This chapter evaluates your university brand, as perceived by your current students and by students at other universities in Middle East, who would choose American University of Beirut if they could begin their studies again.
2. Career Profile Evaluation
This chapter provides insights on the career preferences and expectations of your students in comparison to the overall surveyed population of students in Middle East.
3. EMPLOYER EVALUATION
This chapter analyses the employer branding efforts and relative attractiveness of different employers towards your students.

6. 20 About the Universum Student Survey | Middle East Edition
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About the Universum Student Survey | Middle East Edition
METHODOLOGY
The Questionnaire
Created based on 25 years of experience, extensive research within HR, focus groups and communication with both our clients and students.
Global perspective - local insight. 20
Educational institutions
Data collection
Conducted via an online survey, distributed via university contacts, the Universum Panel and local partners.
Weighting
In order to provide our clients with reliable data we set targets per main field of study and educational institution to reflect the actual distribution of students. Weighting is used to compensate for discrepancies from the targets.
Note that only data based on all students or on all students within a main field of study is weighted. Breakdowns like gender, high achievers or other more specific target groups are not weighted.
Field period
March 2014 to June 2014

7. The comparisons in this report are based on: Engineering/IT
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Groups in this report
Students participate annually in Universum’s global career research. ~
Global
Participating students from 20 educational institutions in Middle East. Throughout the report, this group is referred to as “All universities”.
2 802
Middle East
Participating students from your university. Throughout the report, this group is referred to as ”American University of Beirut”.
362
Your university
The comparisons in this report are based on: Engineering/IT
University reports can be based on the total number of respondents from all main fields of study, or may be specific to a main field of study. This particular report is specific to: Engineering/IT.

8. Table of contents APPENDIX EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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Table of contents
APPENDIX
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
UNIVERSITY BRAND PERCEPTION
Career Profile Evaluation
EMPLOYER EVALUATION

9. 20,4 7,9 63% 37% Students’ profile and summary of preferences
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Students’ profile and summary of preferences
American University of Beirut
Average age (years):
20,4
Top 3 most used communication channels:
Career fairs
Employer websites
Social networks/communities
Top 3 career profiles:
Leader
Entrepreneur
Harmoniser
Top 3 industries:
Engineering and Manufacturing
Management and Strategy Consulting
Energy
63%
37%
7,9
Average reported
academic performance
Top 5 most attractive attributes:
High future earnings (Remuneration & Advancement Opportunities)
Professional training and development (Job Characteristics)
Opportunities for international travel/relocation (Job Characteristics)
A creative and dynamic work environment (People & Culture)
Good reference for future career (Remuneration & Advancement Opportunities)
Average expected
monthly salary:
1 911 EUR
Year of graduation:
Top 3 career goals:
To have work/life balance
To have an international career
To be entrepreneurial or creative/innovative

10. 21,6 7,4 68% 32% Students’ profile and summary of preferences
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Students’ profile and summary of preferences
All universities
Average age (years):
21,6
Top 3 most used communication channels:
Employer websites
Social networks/communities
Career fairs
Top 3 career profiles:
Leader
Entrepreneur
Idealist
Top 3 industries:
Engineering and Manufacturing
Software and Computer Services
Telecommunication and Networks
68%
32%
7,4
Average reported
academic performance
Top 5 most attractive attributes:
Professional training and development (Job Characteristics)
A creative and dynamic work environment (People & Culture)
Leaders who will support my development (People & Culture)
A friendly work environment (People & Culture)
Opportunities for international travel/relocation (Job Characteristics)
Average expected
monthly salary:
2 089 EUR
Year of graduation:
Top 3 career goals:
To have work/life balance
To be a leader or manager of people
To have an international career

11. Students’ most attractive employers
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Students’ most attractive employers
American University of Beirut | Engineering/IT
All universities | Engineering/IT
1. Google (34,88%)
2. Microsoft (22,09%)
3. Dar Al-Handasah (17,44%)
4. Intel (14,24%)
5. Khatib & Alami (11,92%)
6. Schlumberger (11,63%)
7. Bechtel (11,34%)
7. Booz & Company (11,34%)
9. McKinsey & Company (10,76%)
9. Samsung (10,76%)
1. Saudi Aramco (31,13%)
2. Google (23,19%)
3. SABIC (20,28%)
4. Microsoft (18,29%)
5. Schlumberger (14,72%)
6. Intel (10,19%)
7. General Electric (9,05%)
8. Samsung (8,80%)
9. IBM (8,55%)
10. Cisco Systems (8,44%)
Now choose the 5 employers you most want to work for, your 5 Ideal Employers.

12. Summary of your University Brand Perception (1/2)
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Summary of your University Brand Perception (1/2)
Associations based on the universum Drivers of University Attractiveness
University/College Reputation & Image
1. Tradition of academic excellence
2. Internationally acclaimed
2. Successful alumni
Educational Offering
1. Challenging curriculum
2. Quality and variety of courses
3. Attractive/exciting programs and fields of study
University/College Culture & Student Life
1. Friendly and open environment
2. Secure campus environment
3. Attractive geographic location
Employability & Advancement Opportunities
1. Good reference for future career and/or education
2. High employment among graduates
3. Opportunities to network with employers
TOP OF MIND ASSOCIATIONS

13. 8,3 7,4 53% 51% Summary of your University Brand Perception (2/2)
2014 | Middle East | Students | Engineering/IT
Summary of your University Brand Perception (2/2)
Continue communicating
University/College Reputation & Image
Tradition of academic excellence
Internationally acclaimed
Highly-ranked within its field
EDUCATIONAL OFFERING
Quality and variety of courses
Exceptional professors/lecturers
Attractive/exciting programs and fields of study
UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE CULTURE & STUDENT LIFE
Social and recreational activities
Secure campus environment
Friendly and open environment
Creative and dynamic atmosphere
EMPLOYABILITY & ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
High employment among graduates
Good reference for future career and/or education
Focus on professional development
Average university recommendation score:
Percentage of students who would choose to study at their current university if they could make the choice again:
American University of Beirut
All universities
American University of Beirut
All universities
8,3
7,4
53%
51%
This is an extract from a University Report based on the results of the Universum Student Survey Please visit for more information about Universum and our global research.

14. Table of contents APPENDIX EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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Table of contents
APPENDIX
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
UNIVERSITY BRAND PERCEPTION
CAREER PROFILE EVALUATION
EMPLOYER EVALUATION

15. Career Profile Evaluation
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Career Profile Evaluation
This chapter provides insights on the career preferences and expectations of your students in comparison to the total student population surveyed in Middle East. The information and insights in the report will help you to:
Evaluate the career profile of your students on an aggregated level, as well as the talent trends that have evolved over the past years.
Find out what differentiates your students from those at other universities and which aspects make them unique.
Improve the visibility of your students to top employers by being able to communicate their unique strengths to employers in a quick and efficient way.

16. Career goals American University of Beirut
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Career goals
American University of Beirut
First choice
Second choice
Third choice
Which of these career goals are most important to you? Please select in order of preference, where '1' is most important.
‘Career goals’ refer to what students want from employment in the long term, whereas ‘attributes’ refer to things sought by students from their first employer.

17. Career goals All universities
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Career goals
All universities
First choice
Second choice
Third choice
Which of these career goals are most important to you? Please select in order of preference, where '1' is most important.
‘Career goals’ refer to what students want from employment in the long term, whereas ‘attributes’ refer to things sought by students from their first employer.

18. Career goals across time
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Career goals across time
All universities
Which of these career goals are most important to you? Please select in order of preference, where '1' is most important.
The graph shows career goals chosen as first, second or third choice in 2014.
The alternatives in the legend are sorted according to importance in Thus, the most important career goal in 2014 is at the top of the legend.

19. Most preferred industries (1-10)
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Most preferred industries (1-10)
In which industries would you like to work most after graduating? You can choose up to 3 industries.

20. Most preferred industries (11-20)
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Most preferred industries (11-20)
In which industries would you like to work most after graduating? You can choose up to 3 industries.

21. American University of Beirut
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Expected monthly salary
American University of Beirut
1 911
EUR
All universities
2 089
EUR
What is your expected salary before tax at your first employment after graduation, excluding commission and bonus?

22. 1 622 2 067 Expected monthly salary | Gender gap EUR EUR
2014 | Middle East | Students | Engineering/IT
Expected monthly salary | Gender gap
American University of Beirut
Female
1 622
EUR
Male
2 067
EUR
What is your expected salary before tax at your first employment after graduation, excluding commission and bonus?
What is your gender?

23. 1 686 2 337 Expected monthly salary | Gender gap EUR EUR
2014 | Middle East | Students | Engineering/IT
Expected monthly salary | Gender gap
All universities
Female
1 686
EUR
Male
2 337
EUR
What is your expected salary before tax at your first employment after graduation, excluding commission and bonus?
What is your gender?

24. Expected monthly salary | Gender gap across time
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Expected monthly salary | Gender gap across time
All universities
This chart illustrate female expected salary as a share of male expected salary.
Female/Male salary ratio
What is your expected salary before tax at your first employment after graduation, excluding commission and bonus?
What is your gender?

25. 31% 24% How long do students expect to stay at their first employer?
2014 | Middle East | Students | Engineering/IT
How long do students expect to stay at their first employer?
31%
expect to stay at the most 2 years at their first employment
24%
expect to stay at the most 2 years at their first employment
American University of Beirut
All universities
How many years do you expect to work for your first employer after graduation?

26. Attributes influence 2014 | Middle East | Students | Engineering/IT
Which of the following attributes influence you the most when choosing your first employer? (Max 3)

27. EMPLOYER REPUTATION & IMAGE REMUNERATION & ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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The Universum Drivers of Employer Attractiveness
The attributes of the employer as an organisation
Attractive/exciting products and services
Corporate Social Responsibility
Environmental sustainability
Ethical standards
Fast-growing/entrepreneurial
Financial strength
Innovation
Inspiring management
Market success
Prestige
The contents and demands of the job, including the learning opportunities provided by the job
Challenging work
Client interaction
Control over my number of working hours
Flexible working conditions
High level of responsibility
Opportunities for international travel/relocation
Professional training and development
Secure employment
Team-oriented work
Variety of assignments
EMPLOYER REPUTATION & IMAGE
JOB CHARACTERISTICS
The social environment and attributes of the workplace
A creative and dynamic work environment
A friendly work environment
Acceptance towards minorities
Enabling me to integrate personal interests in my schedule
Interaction with international clients and colleagues
Leaders who will support my development
Recognising performance (meritocracy)
Recruiting only the best talent
Respect for its people
Support for gender equality
The monetary compensation and other benefits, now and in the future
Clear path for advancement
Competitive base salary
Competitive benefits
Good reference for future career
High future earnings
Leadership opportunities
Overtime pay/compensation
Performance-related bonus
Rapid promotion
Sponsorship of future education
PEOPLE & CULTURE
REMUNERATION & ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
This framework has been developed by Universum and is based on specific research within HR, as well as focus groups and general communication with both our clients and students.

28. American University of Beirut
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Relative importance of each driver
American University of Beirut
All universities
Employer Reputation & Image
Job Characteristics
People & Culture
Remuneration & Advancement Opportunities
How important are each of the aspects below to you? Please divide 100 points between the alternatives, depending on how important they are to you. The total must equal 100 to move to the next question.

29. Employer Reputation & Image | Attractive attributes
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Employer Reputation & Image | Attractive attributes
How important are each of the aspects below to you? Please divide 100 points between the alternatives, depending on how important they are to you. The total must equal 100 to move to the next question.
Which of these attributes are most important to you? (Max. 3)

30. Job Characteristics | Attractive attributes
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Job Characteristics | Attractive attributes
How important are each of the aspects below to you? Please divide 100 points between the alternatives, depending on how important they are to you. The total must equal 100 to move to the next question..
Which of these attributes are most important to you? (Max. 3)

31. People & Culture | Attractive attributes
2014 | Middle East | Students | Engineering/IT
People & Culture | Attractive attributes
How important are each of the aspects below to you? Please divide 100 points between the alternatives, depending on how important they are to you. The total must equal 100 to move to the next question.
Which of these attributes are most important to you? (Max. 3)

32. Remuneration & Advancement Opportunities | Attractive attributes
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Remuneration & Advancement Opportunities | Attractive attributes
How important are each of the aspects below to you? Please divide 100 points between the alternatives, depending on how important they are to you. The total must equal 100 to move to the next question.
Which of these attributes are most important to you? (Max. 3)

33. American University of Beirut
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Students’ overall top 10 preferences
American University of Beirut
All universities
Employer Reputation & Image
Job Characteristics
People & Culture
Remuneration & Advancement Opportunities
How important are each of the aspects below to you? Please divide 100 points between the alternatives, depending on how important they are to you. The total must equal 100 to move to the next question.
Which of these attributes are most important to you? (Max. 3)
This table shows the most attractive of the 40 attributes, taking into account the overall importance of the driver categories to the students. This analysis gives a summarised 360 degree view of what influences employer attractiveness.

34. The Universum Career Profiles
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The Universum Career Profiles
Careerist: A student who continuously wants to develop. This type of student wants to follow a promising career path within a prestigious and meritocratic environment.
Idealist: A student who pursues ethical and sustainable principles and values. This student is strongly attracted to employers whose mission and vision are in line with his/her own principles and standards.
Entrepreneur: A student who appreciates working in an evolving environment, in which he/she can solve changing and challenging problems.
Internationalist: A student who is open-minded and prefers international surroundings. This type of student enjoys meeting new people, travelling and working abroad.
Harmoniser: A student who prefers a stable work environment that is characterised by a respectful and balanced management philosophy.
Leader: A student who aims to be inspired and supported by management and searches for jobs where he/she can apply and further develop his/her leadership skills. This student is not afraid of making decisions and taking responsibility.
Hunter: A student who focuses on monetary aspects. This student chases financially lucrative and competitive jobs.
The Universum Career Profiles are based on the attributes that students select as most important. More details can be found in the Appendix.

35. The Universum Career Profiles
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The Universum Career Profiles
American University of Beirut
All universities
Which of these are most important to you?
The Universum Career Profiles are based on the attributes that students selected as attractive for their first employer. See more details in Appendix.

36. Table of contents APPENDIX EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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Table of contents
APPENDIX
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
UNIVERSITY BRAND PERCEPTION
CAREER PROFILE EVALUATION
EMPLOYER EVALUATION

37. 2014 | Middle East | Students | Engineering/IT
Employer Evaluation
This chapter analyses the employer branding efforts and relative attractiveness of different employers towards your students. The information and insights in the report will help you to:
Evaluate relative performance of different employers and understand what challenges they face. Use these insights to successfully manage your corporate relationships.
Provide tangible feedback to your existing corporate partners on their employer branding efforts towards your students. Understand if the activities they organised have been effective.
Understand which employers your students would like to meet and want to learn more about. Use these insights to bring new employer partners into cooperation with your organisation.

38. The Universum Rankings
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The Universum Rankings
Full company list
(131 employers within each
main field of study)
Considered Employer ranking
(as many as applicable)
Ideal Employer ranking
(maximum five employers)
Potential applicants’
ranking
(Yes, I have applied or will apply)
“Below is a list of companies and organisations. For which of these employers would you consider working?”
“Now choose the 5 employers you most want to work for, your 5 Ideal Employers.”
“Have you applied or will you apply to these companies/ organisations?”
For layout reasons, the employer’s name can be shortened in this report.

39. Official Ideal Employer Ranking | Middle East 2014
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Official Ideal Employer Ranking | Middle East 2014
Engineering/IT

40. The Universum Recruitment Funnel
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The Universum Recruitment Funnel
DO STUDENTS KNOW WHO YOU ARE?
Awareness
Consideration
Desire
Application
WOULD THEY CONSIDER WORKING FOR YOU?
ARE YOU their IDEAL EMPLOYER?
HAVE THEY APPLIED OR WILL THEY APPLY TO YOU?

41. Considered Employer Ranking | Top 30
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Considered Employer Ranking | Top 30
American University of Beirut | Engineering/IT
Below is a list of companies and organisations. For which of these employers would you consider working?

42. Ideal Employer Ranking | Top 20
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Ideal Employer Ranking | Top 20
American University of Beirut | Engineering/IT
Now choose the 5 employers you most want to work for, your 5 Ideal Employers.

43. Potential Applicant Ranking | Top 10
2014 | Middle East | Students | Engineering/IT
Potential Applicant Ranking | Top 10
American University of Beirut | Engineering/IT
Now choose the 5 employers you most want to work for, your 5 Ideal Employers.
Have you applied or will you apply to these companies/organisations?

44. Employer Reputation & Image | Associations with Ideal Employers
2014 | Middle East | Students | Engineering/IT
Employer Reputation & Image | Associations with Ideal Employers
American University of Beirut
All universities
Which of the following attributes do you associate with each employer? Please select as many as applicable.
Which of these attributes are most important to you? (Max. 3)
The attributes are sorted clockwise according to attractiveness as rated by your students. 12:00 is the most attractive attribute.

45. Job Characteristics | Associations with Ideal Employers
2014 | Middle East | Students | Engineering/IT
Job Characteristics | Associations with Ideal Employers
American University of Beirut
All universities
Which of the following attributes do you associate with each employer? Please select as many as applicable.
Which of these attributes are most important to you? (Max. 3)
The attributes are sorted clockwise according to attractiveness as rated by your students. 12:00 is the most attractive attribute.

46. People & Culture | Associations with Ideal Employers
2014 | Middle East | Students | Engineering/IT
People & Culture | Associations with Ideal Employers
American University of Beirut
All universities
Which of the following attributes do you associate with each employer? Please select as many as applicable.
Which of these attributes are most important to you? (Max. 3)
The attributes are sorted clockwise according to attractiveness as rated by your students. 12:00 is the most attractive attribute.

47. 2014 | Middle East | Students | Engineering/IT
Remuneration & Advancement Opportunities | Associations with Ideal Employers
American University of Beirut
All universities
Which of the following attributes do you associate with each employer? Please select as many as applicable.
Which of these attributes are most important to you? (Max. 3)
The attributes are sorted clockwise according to attractiveness as rated by your students. 12:00 is the most attractive attribute.

48. American University of Beirut
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Top of mind associations with Ideal Employers
American University of Beirut
All universities
Please write the first word that comes to mind when you think of these employers.
These are answers written in by students who chose each company as an Ideal Employer.
Spelling mistakes might occur.
The size of the words are adapted for each chart.

49. The Universum communication channels framework
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The Universum communication channels framework
Print
DIGITAL
Advertisements in business magazines
Advertisements in lifestyle magazines & other periodicals
Career guides/books
Career magazines for students
News print media advertisements
Recruitment brochures
University press & student organisation publications
Career guidance websites
Employer websites
Job boards
Live webinars with employers
Mobile apps
News websites advertisements
Professional networks/communities
Social networks/communities
Targeted s
In-person
Other channels
Career fairs
Employer presentations on campus
Employer-sponsored events
Informational interviews
Lectures/case studies as part of curriculum
Skills sessions organised by employers
Student conferences
Direct mailings
Outdoor/billboard advertisements
Radio advertisements
TV advertisements

50. Students most used communication channels
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Students most used communication channels
Through which channels have you learnt about these employers?

51. Table of contents APPENDIX EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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Table of contents
APPENDIX
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
UNIVERSITY BRAND PERCEPTION
CAREER PROFILE EVALUATION
EMPLOYER EVALUATION

52. University Brand Perception
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University Brand Perception
This chapter evaluates your university brand, as perceived by your current students and by students at other universities in Middle East, who would choose American University of Beirut if they could begin their studies again. The information and insights in the report will help you to:
Identify your competitive advantage over your student recruitment competitors, by:
Understanding your internal identity! Which attributes do your students associate you with?
Understanding your external image! Which attributes do students at other universities in Middle East associate you with?
Understanding the fundamental reasons for choosing a university and what makes a university attractive in the eyes of students.
Monitor the effectiveness of your communication and activities in building a strong university brand.
Find out how likely your students are to recommend your university to friends and family members.

53. Why did your students choose your University? (1/2)
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Why did your students choose your University? (1/2)
Which of the following influenced you the most to choose your university?
The chart shows the top 10 factors that influenced your students when choosing American University of Beirut.

54. Why did your students choose your University? (2/2)
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Why did your students choose your University? (2/2)
Which of the following influenced you the most to choose your university?
The chart shows the top 10 factors that influenced your students when choosing American University of Beirut.

55. 2014 | Middle East | Students | Engineering/IT
How satisfied are your students with American University of Beirut?
Not at all satisfied
Extremely satisfied
American University of Beirut
All universities
is the average score among your students
is the average score for all universities
7,8
7,4
How satisfied are you with your current educational institution?

56. American University of Beirut
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If your students could begin their studies again, would they choose American University of Beirut?
American University of Beirut
All universities
Yes, definitely
Maybe
No, not at all
Yes, definitely
Maybe
No, not at all
If you could begin your studies again at any educational institution, would you choose your current college or university?

57. If students could begin their studies again, they would choose…
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If students could begin their studies again, they would choose…
Which other college or university would you consider instead?

58. American University of Beirut
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If students could begin their studies again | Preferred universities
American University of Beirut
53%
of your students would choose American University of Beirut
if they made the choice again.
47%
would choose another university. The most preferred are presented in the table.
If you could begin your studies again at any college or university, which would you choose?
The results are based on respondents who answered ”maybe” or ”No, not at all” in question ”If you could begin your studies again at any educational institution, would you choose your current college or university?”

59. 2014 | Middle East | Students | Engineering/IT
If students could begin their studies again | Preferred universities
All universities
51%
of the students would choose their current university if they made the choice again.
49%
would choose another university. The most preferred are presented in the table.
If you could begin your studies again at any college or university, which would you choose?
The results are based on respondents who answered ”maybe” or ”No, not at all” in question ”If you could begin your studies again at any educational institution, would you choose your current college or university?”

60. Universities with the largest share of loyal students
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Universities with the largest share of loyal students
By loyal students we mean students who would definitely choose their current education institution, if they could begin their studies again.
If you could begin your studies again at any educational institution, would you choose your current college or university?
The chart presents the universities with the highest share of their students answering that they would choose them again, if they were to begin their studies again.
Only universities with at least 30 respondents are presented in the table.

61. The Universum Drivers of University Attractiveness
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The Universum Drivers of University Attractiveness
Refers to the university as a whole.
Tradition of academic excellence
State-of-the-art facilities
Successful alumni
Internationally acclaimed
Prestige
Low costs (e.g. accommodation, tuition, living expenses, etc.)
Availability of financial aid and scholarships
Highly-ranked within its field
Recommended by friends/family
Various aspects of the education provided by the university.
Quality and variety of courses
Attractive/exciting programs and fields of study
Challenging curriculum
Unique or particular programs
Exceptional professors/lecturers
Practical aspects within the curriculum
International focus
Strong student support (e.g. Tutors, advisors, etc.)
Study abroad program
UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE REPUTATION & IMAGE
EDUCATIONAL OFFERING
Social environment on- and off-campus.
International student body
Creative and dynamic atmosphere
Social and recreational activities
Friendly and open environment
Attractive geographic location
Acceptance towards minorities
Support for gender equality
Secure campus environment
Heritage and tradition
Long-term opportunities the university provides for students.
Supports and develops entrepreneurship
Good reference for future career and/or education
Launching pad for international career
High employment among graduates
Opportunities to network with employers
Strong ties with industry
Teaches transferable and practical skills employers are looking for
Target school for employers in my field
Focus on professional development
UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE CULTURE & STUDENT LIFE
EMPLOYABILITY & ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
This framework has been developed by Universum in cooperation with universities.

62. American University of Beirut
2014 | Middle East | Students | Engineering/IT
Relative importance of each driver
American University of Beirut
All universities
University/College Reputation & Image
University/College Culture & Student Life
Educational Offering
Employability & Advancement Opportunities
How important are each of the aspects below to you? Please divide 100 points between the alternatives, depending on how important they are to you. The total must equal 100.

63. American University of Beirut
2014 | Middle East | Students | Engineering/IT
Most attractive attributes
American University of Beirut
All universities
UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE REPUTATION & IMAGE
UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE REPUTATION & IMAGE
1. Internationally acclaimed
2. Highly-ranked within its field
3. Tradition of academic excellence
1. Highly-ranked within its field
2. Tradition of academic excellence
3. Internationally acclaimed
EDUCATIONAL OFFERING
EDUCATIONAL OFFERING
1. Exceptional professors/lecturers
2. Attractive/exciting programs and fields of study
3. Quality and variety of courses
1. Quality and variety of courses
2. Strong student support (e.g. Tutors, advisors, coaching etc.)
3. Attractive/exciting programs and fields of study
UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE CULTURE & STUDENT LIFE
UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE CULTURE & STUDENT LIFE
1. Creative and dynamic atmosphere
2. Friendly and open environment
3. Secure campus environment
1. Creative and dynamic atmosphere
2. Friendly and open environment
3. Secure campus environment
EMPLOYABILITY & ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
EMPLOYABILITY & ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
1. Good reference for future career and/or education
2. High employment among graduates
3. Focus on professional development
1. Good reference for future career and/or education
2. High employment among graduates
3. Focus on professional development

64. What students consider attractive vs. what they associate with you
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What students consider attractive vs. what they associate with you
Average association for your university
Important areas where your university rates low - consider whether to adapt communication
Important areas where your university rates highly - continue communicating
Less important areas where your university rates low - monitor / no action
Less important areas where your university rates highly - keep as is
Average 
attractiveness of  the attributes  within the driver
Attractiveness of the attributes
Attributes that your students associate with your university

65. 2014 | Middle East | Students | Engineering/IT
University/College Reputation & Image | Attractiveness vs. Associations
your students
Which of the following attributes do you associate with each institution? Please select as many as applicable.
Which of these attributes are most important to you? (Max. 3)

66. Educational Offering | Attractiveness vs. Associations
2014 | Middle East | Students | Engineering/IT
Educational Offering | Attractiveness vs. Associations
your students
Which of the following attributes do you associate with each institution? Please select as many as applicable.
Which of these attributes are most important to you? (Max. 3)

67. 2014 | Middle East | Students | Engineering/IT
University/College Culture & Student Life | Attractiveness vs. Associations
your students
Which of the following attributes do you associate with each institution? Please select as many as applicable.
Which of these attributes are most important to you? (Max. 3)

68. 2014 | Middle East | Students | Engineering/IT
Employability & Advancement Opportunities | Attractiveness vs. Associations
your students
Which of the following attributes do you associate with each institution? Please select as many as applicable.
Which of these attributes are most important to you? (Max. 3)

69. 2014 | Middle East | Students | Engineering/IT
University/College Reputation & Image | Attractiveness vs. Associations
all students
Which of the following attributes do you associate with each institution? Please select as many as applicable.
Which of these attributes are most important to you? (Max. 3)

70. Educational Offering | Attractiveness vs. Associations
2014 | Middle East | Students | Engineering/IT
Educational Offering | Attractiveness vs. Associations
all students
Which of the following attributes do you associate with each institution? Please select as many as applicable.
Which of these attributes are most important to you? (Max. 3)

71. 2014 | Middle East | Students | Engineering/IT
University/College Culture & Student Life | Attractiveness vs. Associations
all students
Which of the following attributes do you associate with each institution? Please select as many as applicable.
Which of these attributes are most important to you? (Max. 3)

72. 2014 | Middle East | Students | Engineering/IT
Employability & Advancement Opportunities | Attractiveness vs. Associations
all students
Which of the following attributes do you associate with each institution? Please select as many as applicable.
Which of these attributes are most important to you? (Max. 3)

73. Top of mind associations with American University of Beirut
2014 | Middle East | Students | Engineering/IT
Top of mind associations with American University of Beirut
YOUR STUDENTS
What is the first word that comes to mind when you think of your current educational institution?
These are answers written in by students.
Spelling mistakes might occur.

74. 2014 | Middle East | Students | Engineering/IT
Would your students recommend American University of Beirut to a friend or family member?
Not at all
Extremely likely
American University of Beirut
All universities
is the average score among your students
is the average score for all universities
8,3
7,4
How likely is it that you would recommend your educational institution to friends or family?

75. Evaluation of career services offered by American University of Beirut
2014 | Middle East | Students | Engineering/IT
Evaluation of career services offered by American University of Beirut
Which of these career services have you used at your educational institution? Please select as many as applicable.
Which of these are most important to you? Please select a maximum of three alternatives.

76. 7,0 6,7 Rating of career services
2014 | Middle East | Students | Engineering/IT
Rating of career services
Poor
Excellent
American University of Beirut
All universities
is the average score among your students
is the average score for all universities
7,0
6,7
How would you rate the career services offered at your educational institution?

77. Are students aware of all career services you provide?
2014 | Middle East | Students | Engineering/IT
Are students aware of all career services you provide?
Aware and using
Aware, but not using
Unaware, but would use
Unaware and wouldn’t use
Are you aware of/do you use the following career related services offered by your university?

78. Table of contents APPENDIX EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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Table of contents
APPENDIX
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
UNIVERSITY BRAND PERCEPTION
CAREER PROFILE EVALUATION
EMPLOYER EVALUATION

79. Educational institutions (1/1)
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Educational institutions (1/1)
Which educational institution do you attend?

80. Areas of study Engineering (1/2)
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Areas of study
Engineering (1/2)
Please select your major(s)/main area(s) of study.

81. Areas of study Engineering (2/2)
2014 | Middle East | Students | Engineering/IT
Areas of study
Engineering (2/2)
Please select your major(s)/main area(s) of study.

82. Areas of study IT (1/1) 2014 | Middle East | Students | Engineering/IT
Please select your major(s)/main area(s) of study.

83. The Universum Career Profiles (1/2)
2014 | Middle East | Students | Engineering/IT
The Universum Career Profiles (1/2)
The Universum Career Profiles are based on the Universum Drivers of Employer Attractiveness.
Different attribute selections produce different Career Profiles. To match a certain profile, a minimum amount of points must be reached.
careerist
Prestige (3)
Recruiting only the best talent (3)
Clear path for advancement (3)
Market success (1)
Professional training and development (1)
Sponsorship of future education (2)
Rapid promotion (3)
Recognising performance (meritocracy) (2)
Good reference for future career (3)
12 out of 21 points
Entrepreneur
Fast-growing/entrepreneurial (3)
A creative and dynamic work environment (3)
Challenging work (1)
Variety of assignments (1)
Innovation (2)
Attractive/exciting products and services (1)
6 out of 11 points
Harmoniser
Respect for its people (2)
Enabling me to integrate personal interests in my schedule (3)
Team-oriented work (1)
Secure employment (2)
Control over my number of working hours (3)
Flexible working conditions (3)
Overtime pay/compensation (1)
7 out of 15 points

84. The Universum Career Profiles (2/2)
2014 | Middle East | Students | Engineering/IT
The Universum Career Profiles (2/2)
hunter
Competitive base salary (3)
High future earnings (3)
Performance-related bonus (2)
Competitive benefits (1)
Client interaction (1)
Financial strength (1)
6 out of 11 points
idealist
A friendly work environment (1)
Ethical standards (3)
Corporate Social Responsibility (3)
Environmental sustainability (3)
Support for gender equality (2)
Acceptance towards minorities (2)
6 out of 14 points
Internationalist
Opportunities for international travel/relocation (3)
Interaction with international clients and colleagues (3)
6 out of 6 points
leader
Leadership opportunities (3)
Leaders who will support my development (3)
High level of responsibility (2)
Inspiring management (2)
5 out of 10 points

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