Unveiling the entrepreneurial mindset: exploring orientation and intentions among students of prominent engineering disciplines

Prakash Pinto (), Vinish Pallikkara (), Slima Pinto () and Iqbal Thonse Hawaldar ()
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Prakash Pinto: St Joseph Engineering College
Vinish Pallikkara: Dayananda Sagar College of Arts, Science and Commerce
Slima Pinto: A J Institute of Management
Iqbal Thonse Hawaldar: Kingdom University

Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 2024, vol. 13, issue 1, 1-26

Abstract: Abstract The advent of Industry 4.0 presents a spectrum of challenges for entrepreneurs in India, demanding specific skills and resources. Within this transformative landscape, engineering disciplines assume a pivotal role in navigating the complexities of the new industrial revolution yet pose challenges in instilling entrepreneurial skills. While universities are recognised for fostering entrepreneurial skills, a gap persists in comprehending students’ intentions to pursue entrepreneurship after completing their studies, especially within technical education systems. This emphasises the necessity for a comprehensive examination of variations in entrepreneurial orientation among diverse engineering disciplines. The study employed cross-sectional research and surveyed 370 final-year engineering students from leading engineering colleges in Karnataka, India. The data analysis included Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The findings demonstrate a significant propensity for entrepreneurship among engineering students, highlighting attributes such as innovativeness, risk-taking, and proactiveness. However, contrary to expectations, the study does not discern distinct entrepreneurial orientations across different engineering disciplines. Importantly, it unveils that college education has minimal influence on students’ entrepreneurial intentions.

Keywords: Engineering; Entrepreneurship; Entrepreneurial education; Engineering disciplines; Innovativeness; Proactiveness; Risk-taking; India (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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