Abstract:
This research aimed to synthesize the components of university graduates desirable characteristics
in the modern trade and service innovation program. The samples consisted of 864 cases of stakeholders
in Songkhla province from multi-stage sampling. The research tools were a specialist interview form and
questionnaires. The exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis was performed to determine the construct
validity by using LISREL. The results indicated that the desirable characteristics of graduates consisted of 8
factors. Ranging from the highest factor loading to the lowest were practical experience, technology, and
communication competency, management knowledge and tools, management competency, problem
solving and research competency, morality and ethics, adaptability and social skills.