A Strategic Analysis of Key Determinants for High CGPA among Commerce Students at Merlimau Polytechnic Malacca, Malaysia

Abstract

Achieving a high Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is pivotal for commerce students in polytechnics, as it enhances employability, access to further education, and alignment with national economic goals under Malaysia's Twelfth Malaysia Plan (2021- 2025). This paper conducts a strategic analysis of key determinants influencing high CGPA among commerce students at Merlimau Polytechnic Malacca, Malaysia. Drawing on a mixed-methods approach, including surveys and imperical studied inspired by recent Malaysian studies, the analysis identifies self discipline, time management, intrinsic motivation, socioeconomic status, and learning strategies as primary factors. Findings reveal that strategic interventions, can elevate CGPA, fostering resilient graduates for the commerce sector. Recommendations emphasize institutional reforms to integrate these determinants into curriculum design, contributing to sustainable higher education outcomes in post-pandemic Malaysia.