International Journal of Academic Accounting, Finance & Management Research (IJAAFMR)   Year: 2023 | Volume: 7 | Issue: 1 | Page No.: 6-18 Evaluating the Online Practicum Program of the Hospitality and Tourism Management Students at a Local College: Basis for Practicum Program Enhancement Download PDF John Vincent G. De La Cruz, Lizette Ann P. Sia, Mark Alvin V. Lazaro, Dante Sardina Abstract: The study was undertaken to evaluate the online practicum program of BSHM and BSTM in Gordon College - Olongapo City based on the claim that it is necessary to continuously assess the program's efficacy and to be constantly attentive to the demands of the students, particularly during this pandemic. The study employed a descriptive and quantitative research approach with a total of 79 respondents from BSHM and BSTM students who have experienced the online practicum program of the institution. The researchers used a non-parametric test to analyze the data gathered from the survey. Results show that the student-respondents were satisfied with the online practicum program offered to them in terms of communication, competence, linkages, and cooperating agency. However, findings showed that there are problems encountered by the students such as insufficiency of time to teach, inefficiency of training method, time conflicts, unavailability of facilities and equipment at home, and unclear instructions. This study implies that online practicum program is a successful alternative for onsite training and to attain the goals of the online practicum program, the chosen provider of each institution must be prepared to offer online learning to the students.