Enhancing Entrepreneurial Course at University

BUSINESS CASE RESEARCH: ENHNACING ENTREPRENEURIAL COURSE AT UNIVERSITY
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1.0 Executive Summary
In the present study, the researcher aimed to ascertain the efficacy of business courses in fostering entrepreneurial aspirations among students and to identify the factors that contribute to this relationship. Forty-eight students were recruited for the study, and survey questionnaires were used to collect data. Multiple regression analyses of the data revealed that gender and prior exposure to entrepreneurship substantially influenced students' entrepreneurial intentions. These results underscore the need for educational institutions to consider these factors in their entrepreneurship education and to implement strategies that foster an inclusive environment and provide students with opportunities to engage in real-world entrepreneurship. Universities can improve the efficacy of their business courses in promoting entrepreneurial aspirations and preparing students for success in entrepreneurship if they take this action.
Table of Contents 1.0 Executive Summary. 2 2.0 Introduction. 4 2.1 Literature Review.. 4 2.3 Research Question and Objectives. 6 3.0 Methods. 6 3.1 Strategy. 7 3.1.1 Sampling. 7 2.1.2 Data Collection. 7 2.1.3 Data Analysis. 7 2.2 Answering the Research Questions. 8 4.0 Research Analysis. 8 4.1 Demographics. 8 3.2 Regression Analysis. 10 3.3 Use of Business Theory/Literature. 11 5.0 Conclusion. 12 5.1 Summary of Findings. 12 5.2 Objectives and Lessons Learned. 12 References. 14
2.0 Introduction
Entrepreneurs operate in a corporate landscape that is constantly shifting. Educational institutions must find new ways to adapt the courses delivered to adequately prepare students for success in a continuously moving environment. The importance of business education in forming entrepreneurs cannot be overstated, given the pivotal role that entrepreneurship plays in economic expansion and technological advancement. The present business case study investigates whether the business classes taught on campus successfully inspire students to pursue entrepreneurial endeavors. The university can improve the quality of the curriculum it offers prospective business owners if it first determines whether there is a requirement to change these classes.
2.1 Literature Review
The link between entrepreneurial intentions in students and business courses has been a topic of interest in entrepreneurship education literature. Several studies have explored this relationship, highlighting the impact of entrepreneurship education on students' intentions to engage in entrepreneurial activities. A growing body of research emphasizes the importance of entrepreneurship education in fostering entrepreneurial intentions and shaping students' future career choices (Jena 2020; Karimi et al. 2016). These studies suggest that entrepreneurship education equips students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to pursue entrepreneurial ventures and contribute to the development of an entrepreneurial mindset. In the studies, the researchers found that students enrolled in business courses were more likely to engage in entrepreneurial pursuits than students pursuing other courses.
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