Motivation to participate in Postgraduate Studies Programs

The purpose of this study is to investigate the motivations that motivate students and graduates to attend Postgraduate Programs. At the methodological level, the sample survey was utilized using the questionnaire as a data collection tool. The research sample consists of 145 students and graduates. Their participation in Postgraduate Programs seems to be: a) based mainly on factors that are either directly or indirectly related to work, b) differs in relation to the gender of the respondents. Women are more motivated by CV upgrades, c) it also varies with age. Those over 46 years old are more motivated by the use of free time, d) it is also differentiated by professional service. Younger professional respondents are more motivated by the expectation of a change in their professional career, while respondents with more years to make the most of their free time.