Assessment of Entrepreneurial Aspirations and Challenges in Business Education: Case Study: Adamawa State, Nigeria
Assessment of Entrepreneurial Aspirations and Challenges in Business Education: Case Study: Adamawa State, Nigeria
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The main purpose of this study is to assess the entrepreneurial aspirations and challenges of business students in Adamawa State. Three specific objectives were used, research questions were formulated to guide the study. The theory of planned behaviour (Ajzen, 1991) was adopted. The researchers adopted a descriptive survey design. Multi-stage random sampling technique was used to sample the respondents. The targeted population was the whole tertiary institution in Adamawa State. In stage one, 6 tertiary institutions that offer business education programs were target namely: Modibbo Adama University, Yola (MAU), Adamawa State University, Mubi (ASU), Federal College of Education, Yola (FCEY), College of Education, Hong (COE), Federal Polytechnic, Mubi, (FPM), and Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola (ASPY). In stage two, in each of the tertiary institutions, 20 students were randomly sampled, which gave a total of 120 students. The data obtained were analysed using simple percentages. Findings reveal a complex view of entrepreneurship that extends beyond traditional business creation, encompassing elements of social innovation and personal fulfilment. Students displayed a generally positive attitude towards entrepreneurship, influenced strongly by their involvement in practical entrepreneurship-related activities and their familial backgrounds. However, they also identified significant barriers, including financial constraints, fear of failure, and a lack of practical experience, which hinder their intentions to pursue entrepreneurial ventures.
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