An investigation of the effect of time management on the academic improvement of Iranian graduate students

Abstract

This research investigates the effect of time management on the academic improvement of Sirjani graduate students. Research’s statistical population consists of 1588 Sirjani graduate students in the 2011-2012 class year. Based on Krejcie and Morgan’s table, 310 students were selected as the sample and were tested using questionnaire. The results of research hypotheses test indicated that time management and its dimensions (Commitment, current situation analysis, planning and follow-up and reanalysis) have a significant effect on students’ academic improvement. At the end, some suggestions are made based on research findings in order to develop the current situation of time management and academic improvement.