Assessing the influence of entrepreneurial education on individual entrepreneurial orientation of university students

Daniella Teles Amaral (), Cecile Nieuwenhuizen () and Chris Schachtebeck ()
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Daniella Teles Amaral: University of Johannesburg
Cecile Nieuwenhuizen: University of Johannesburg
Chris Schachtebeck: University of Johannesburg

Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 2024, vol. 13, issue 1, 1-25

Abstract: Abstract A number of empirical studies have underscored the significance of entrepreneurial orientation in understanding the dynamic business environment driven by entrepreneurial actions. However, the notion of individual entrepreneurial orientation (IEO) has received less attention in scholarly literature. It’s widely acknowledged that entrepreneurial education (EE) makes a substantial contribution to a country’s economy. It’s believed that EE can empower individuals and thus play a crucial role in addressing various societal challenges faced by countries globally. Nonetheless, the influence of EE on the IEO of university students, and whether it effectively guides them towards an entrepreneurial career, hasn’t been thoroughly examined. This study aimed to explore the influence of EE on the IEO of university students. This study focuses on two distinct economies—a developing one (South Africa) and a developed one (Scotland), the latter being recognized for its high-quality EE and a high proportion of individuals opting for entrepreneurial careers. A quantitative research approach was followed making use of an adapted questionnaire, which was analysed with SPSS and EQS 6.4 using descriptive statistics, reliability analysis, exploratory factor analysis, multivariate analysis of variance and path model analysis. A total of 2841 questionnaires were distributed online, yielding 575 valid responses. Findings indicate that EE significantly influences the IEO of university students in South Africa, but to a lesser extent in Scotland. The study expands the existing body of knowledge on IEO of university students. In addition, it provides insight for policymakers in the respective countries.

Keywords: Entrepreneurial education; Individual entrepreneurial orientation; Entrepreneurship; South Africa; Scotland (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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