AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF THE DETERMINANT FACTORS OF BUSINESS EDUCATION STUDENTS’ ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTIONS
Abstract
This study has empirically investigated the determinant factors of business education students’ entrepreneurial intentions. A correlational research design was used to actualize the purpose of the study. Data were collected, with structured questionnaires, from 202 business education students from Ambrose Alli University and University of Benin because they are the two public universities offering business education programme in Edo State. The authors applied the correlation and regression statistics. The findings showed that entrepreneurial self-confidence indicators such as mastery experience, vicarious experience, verbal persuasion, and positive emotions does not significantly and positively influence entrepreneurial intentions of business education students. Furthermore, logical conclusions and recommendations were made.
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