FACTORS IMPACT ON ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTION AMONG UNDERGRADUATES SPECIALIZED IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to identify factors impact on entrepreneurial intention among undergraduates specialized in business management field which in turn would also educate stakeholders and educational policy-makers. This research is deductive (theory–testing) research. This research was conducted using a survey research strategy and quantitative research method. State university students were chosen as the population of the study. The sample size was 384, data collection was done through a self-administered questionnaire and Random sampling technique. A Google form was created and distributed to collect data. The number of undergraduates who responded was 384 among 9,780 students. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS), version 23.0 was used as a tool for data analysis and both descriptive and inferential statistics, namely correlation and regression were used to analyze data. The findings indicate that the most important influences on entrepreneurial intentions are attitudes and perceived behavioral control, while subjective norms have only mild effects. A positive mindset for entrepreneurship and the acquisition of practical skills in undergraduates are thus illustrated by the findings.