The role of business education in shaping entrepreneurial intentions
Examining psychological and contextual determinants among university students in Bangladesh
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22164161 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Farhana Ferdousi (0000-0003-2816-9118, Southeast University), Mehe Zebunnesa Rahman (0000-0002-7108-3881), Mohd Safian Abdul Rahman (0009-0005-7831-4653, North South University), Md Qamruzzaman (0000-0002-0854-2600, United International University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 10 |
| Publication date | 2025-04-02 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2504-284X • E-ISSN: 2504-284X |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/feduc.2025.1536604 |
| OpenAlex | W4409110527 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 110 |
This study examines the influence of business education on entrepreneurial intentions among university students in Bangladesh, identifying key determinants, challenges, and policy implications for fostering entrepreneurship. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data over 6 months, employing Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and Partial Least Squares (PLS-SEM) for hypothesis testing and analysis. Findings reveal that entrepreneurial education significantly enhances students’ self-efficacy, attitudes, and perceived behavioral control, directly impacting their entrepreneurial intentions. However, financial barriers and limited family support hinder entrepreneurial pursuits. Business education acts as a mediator, amplifying the effects of attitudinal and perceived control factors on entrepreneurial intentions. Additionally, the study confirms the moderating role of perceived social norms in shaping entrepreneurial behavior. The results emphasize the need for curriculum enhancements incorporating experiential learning, industry collaborations, and mentorship programs to bridge the intention-action gap. This research contributes novel insights by integrating the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) with entrepreneurial education in a developing economy context. Unlike prior studies, it empirically establishes the mediating role of business education, offering a nuanced understanding of entrepreneurial mindset formation. Policy recommendations include revising business education curricula to incorporate experiential learning, financial literacy, and entrepreneurial mentorship programs. Government support through accessible funding schemes and regulatory incentives is also essential to fostering youth entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship · Entrepreneurship education · Political science · Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences · Innovation and Socioeconomic Development · Psychology
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Determinants of Entrepreneurial Intent
Robustness of the Theory of Planned Behavior in Predicting Entrepreneurial Intentions and Actions
The role of entrepreneurship education as a predictor of university students’ entrepreneurial intention
The Impact of Entrepreneurship Education on Entrepreneurial Attitudes and Intention
Putting Entrepreneurship Education Where the Intention to Act Lies
Understanding entrepreneurial intentions
Common methods variance detection in business research
The theory of planned behavior
Common method biases in behavioral research
Structural Equation Models with Unobservable Variables and Measurement Error
Development and State of the Art of Entrepreneurship Education
College students’ disciplinary expertise and their entrepreneurial intentions
The international student experience
Friends
Education, Poverty and Terrorism
College Students' Entrepreneurial Intention
| Citations per year | 2 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |