34. 8% had no compensation in time from the workplace. The remainders got compensation in time by having some days free from work around exams and delivery of assignments or one day off a week, an agreed amount of hours free, spread through out the study period. One informant indicates having to cheat to find time during work time, “I had the time I succeeded in cheating to get, for instance work on FC [First Class – the IT-communication program] and photocopy during work time” Another says, “It was possible for me to organize my work, so that I could gather days, but without reduction in work time” Motives for studying 90.4% of the informants indicate that the most important reason for entering the program was a personal desire and initiative, and 78.9% indicate that the main reason for entering the program was a desire for personal development. 31.6% indicate that finally the time had come for them to obtain an academic education. 28.1% further indicate that they wanted to achieve a new job profile and 28.1% saw an opportunity to advance their career. 64.9% indicate a need for improving knowledge and skills related to job functions at the time. Only 14.0% indicate that higher salary was a driving factor for starting in the master program. Only 10.5% indicate requirements from employers as an indication for entering the program. 42.1% indicate that a possibility for new job functions might be a consequence of going through the master program. These findings correspond with findings in the evaluation done by Krogh in 2003 and the investigation, done by Sørensen and Nøhr in 2004). Question 1.12. What was the reason for you to start the master study? (multiple markings) Cross referenced with Question 1.1. Gender Male Female Total Wish for career advancement 30.4% 27.5% 28.1% Wish for job change 17.4% 20.9% 20.2% Wish for personal development 91.3% 75.8% 78.9% The possibility of taking an academic 26.1% 33.0% 31.6% education was not present till now
34. 8% had no compensation in time from the workplace. The remainders got compensation in time by having some days free from work around exams and delivery of assignments or one day off a week, an agreed amount of hours free, spread through out the study period. One informant indicates having to cheat to find time during work time, “I had the time I succeeded in cheating to get, for instance work on FC [First Class – the IT-communication program] and photocopy during work time” Another says, “It was possible for me to organize my work, so that I could gather days, but without reduction in work time” Motives for studying 90.4% of the informants indicate that the most important reason for entering the program was a personal desire and initiative, and 78.9% indicate that the main reason for entering the program was a desire for personal development. 31.6% indicate that finally the time had come for them to obtain an academic education. 28.1% further indicate that they wanted to achieve a new job profile and 28.1% saw an opportunity to advance their career. 64.9% indicate a need for improving knowledge and skills related to job functions at the time. Only 14.0% indicate that higher salary was a driving factor for starting in the master program. Only 10.5% indicate requirements from employers as an indication for entering the program. 42.1% indicate that a possibility for new job functions might be a consequence of going through the master program. These findings correspond with findings in the evaluation done by Krogh in 2003 and the investigation, done by Sørensen and Nøhr in 2004). Question 1.12. What was the reason for you to start the master study? (multiple markings) Cross referenced with Question 1.1. Gender Male Female Total Wish for career advancement 30.4% 27.5% 28.1% Wish for job change 17.4% 20.9% 20.2% Wish for personal development 91.3% 75.8% 78.9% The possibility of taking an academic education was not present till now 26.1% 33.0% 31.6%