Motivational and Social Components of Professional Competence in the Field of Financial Security Among University Students

Relevance. The relevance of the study lies in an insufficient elaboration in pedagogical research of the problem of improving the quality of future economists’ university training in terms of mastering their professional competence in the financial security field. In this regard, the study of the motivational and social components of students’ professional competence in the financial security field seems relevant.

Aim. To perform diagnostics of the motivational and social components of professional competence in the financial security field among university students.

Methodology. When writing the article, the theoretical methods were used (analysis of scientific literature, generalization of the results obtained), as well as empirical research methods, in particular, the questionnaire method.

Scientific novelty/theoretical and/or practical significance. The scientific novelty lies in the identification of motivational and social aspects of professional competence in the financial security field among university students of economic majors. The theoretical significance of the article is in expanding the knowledge about the structure and component content of the «competence in the financial security field» concept, its motivational and social components. The practical significance of the article lies in the possibilities of using the results of the study of the motivational and social components of competence in the financial security field among university students in teaching practice.

Research results. The research revealed the main motives (interest in the profession, prestige of the chosen specialty, prestige of the university, opinion of parents, opinion of teachers (and career guidance consultants), opinion of university teachers, acquaintance with representatives of this profession) for the formation of professional competence in the financial security field among the students of economic majors, their social aspect.

Conclusions. The study showed that motivational and social components are the most important components of students’ professional competence in the field of financial security, and their formation and development is the most important condition for high-quality training of specialists, necessary for the sustainable functioning of the country’s economy, ensuring its economic and financial security.

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