Industry-academia Collaboration (IAC) on Construction Management Education (CME) in Nigeria: Evaluating Students’ Perceptions, Expectations, and Experiences.

Sadiq Adewole Alao; timothy Onosahwo Iyendo; onyebuchi Nwabueze Mogbo

doi:10.5455/NJEAS.227634

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NJEAS. 2025; 3(1): 740-751

doi: 10.5455/NJEAS.227634

Industry-academia Collaboration (IAC) on Construction Management Education (CME) in Nigeria: Evaluating Students’ Perceptions, Expectations, and Experiences.

Sadiq Adewole Alao, Timothy Onosahwo Iyendo, Onyebuchi Nwabueze Mogbo.

Abstract
This study evaluated students' perceptions, expectations, and experiences of industry-academia collaboration (IAC) in construction management education in Nigeria. A quantitative survey, employing a 5-point Likert scale of 248 students from the University of Abuja, Nile University of Nigeria, and Baze University was conducted between July and October 2023. SmartPLS was used to conduct structural equation modelling (SEM) to examine the relationships among the variables. The measurement model demonstrated robust construct reliability and validity, evidenced by high Cronbach’s alpha, composite reliability, AVE, and adherence to the Fornell-Larcker criterion. IBM SPSS was employed to analyse the data. The findings revealed that students generally have positive perceptions of IAC, with 77% agreeing that it improves the quality and relevance of construction management education (mean = 4.04, standard deviation = 0.953). However, 44% agreed that IAC is hindered by the lack of awareness and understanding of each other’s needs and capabilities (mean = 3.50, standard deviation = 1.347), indicating mixed experiences. The study concluded that effective IAC initiatives should align with student needs and industry demands, recommending increased awareness, improved quality, and active participation from both academic and industry partners. Further research is needed to explore the impact of different IAC initiatives on student learning outcomes and employability.

Key words: Industry-Academia Collaboration, Construction Management Education, Student Perceptions, Structural Equation Modelling, Quantitative Survey.

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Alao SA, Iyendo TO, Mogbo ON. Industry-academia Collaboration (IAC) on Construction Management Education (CME) in Nigeria: Evaluating Students’ Perceptions, Expectations, and Experiences.. NJEAS. 2025; 3(1): 740-751. doi:10.5455/NJEAS.227634

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Alao SA, Iyendo TO, Mogbo ON. Industry-academia Collaboration (IAC) on Construction Management Education (CME) in Nigeria: Evaluating Students’ Perceptions, Expectations, and Experiences.. NJEAS. (2025), [cited June 23, 2026]; 3(1): 740-751. doi:10.5455/NJEAS.227634

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Alao, S. A., Iyendo, . T. O. & Mogbo, . O. N. (2025) Industry-academia Collaboration (IAC) on Construction Management Education (CME) in Nigeria: Evaluating Students’ Perceptions, Expectations, and Experiences.. NJEAS, 3 (1), 740-751. doi:10.5455/NJEAS.227634

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Alao, Sadiq Adewole, Timothy Onosahwo Iyendo, and Onyebuchi Nwabueze Mogbo. 2025. Industry-academia Collaboration (IAC) on Construction Management Education (CME) in Nigeria: Evaluating Students’ Perceptions, Expectations, and Experiences.. Nile Journal of Engineering and Applied Science, 3 (1), 740-751. doi:10.5455/NJEAS.227634

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Alao, Sadiq Adewole, Timothy Onosahwo Iyendo, and Onyebuchi Nwabueze Mogbo. "Industry-academia Collaboration (IAC) on Construction Management Education (CME) in Nigeria: Evaluating Students’ Perceptions, Expectations, and Experiences.." Nile Journal of Engineering and Applied Science 3 (2025), 740-751. doi:10.5455/NJEAS.227634

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