From Learners to Entrepreneurs: A Study on the Inclination of University Students Towards Entrepreneurship as a Career Option and the Role of Education

Authors

  •   Naila Aaijaz Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Business, University Malaysia Kelantan, Locked Bag 36, Pengkalan Chepa, 16100, Kota Bharu, Kelantan
  •   Dahlan Bin Ibrahim Professor and Dean, Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Business,University Malaysia Kelantan, Locked Bag 36, Pengkalan Chepa, 16100, Kota Bharu, Kelantan
  •   Ghazali Ahmad Associate Professor, Faculty of Entrepreneurship and Business, University Malaysia Kelantan, Locked Bag 36, Pengkalan Chepa, 16100, Kota Bharu, Kelantan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17010/pijom/2012/v5i9/60249

Keywords:

Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial University, Entrepreneurship Education, Student's.

Abstract

This study investigates the inclination of students of Universiti Malaysia Kelantan pursuing their graduation in entrepreneurship studies towards entrepreneurship. Specifically, the paper aims to examine the relationship between entrepreneurship education and university student's inclination towards entrepreneurship. This study also examines the moderating effects of demographic characteristics and family business background on budding entrepreneurs undergoing entrepreneurship education. A self administered questionnaire was used in this study to collect data on the sampling population. Descriptive analysis, factor analysis, multiple regression, one-way ANOVA, and independent sample t-test were used to test the hypothesized propositions. The results showed that the role of the university in promoting entrepreneurship had a statistically significant relationship with student's inclination towards entrepreneurship.

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Published

2012-09-01

How to Cite

Aaijaz, N., Bin Ibrahim, D., & Ahmad, G. (2012). From Learners to Entrepreneurs: A Study on the Inclination of University Students Towards Entrepreneurship as a Career Option and the Role of Education. Prabandhan: Indian Journal of Management, 5(9), 4–18. https://doi.org/10.17010/pijom/2012/v5i9/60249

Issue

Volume 5, Issue 9, September 2012

Section

Entrepreneurship
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