An Exploratory Study Of Entrepreneurial Intention Among University Students In Ghana
An Exploratory Study Of Entrepreneurial Intention Among University Students In Ghana
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2018
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Amanamah, Richmell Baaba
Owusu, Emmanuel Kofi
Acheampong, Augustine
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC & TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH VOLUME 7
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The purpose of this study was to explore the factors that influence entrepreneurial intentions among students in Ghana. The research was
carried out by a survey method. Questionnaires were used to collect data from 731 undergraduate students pursuing regular and part-time programmes
in a Ghanaian public university. Data were analysed using correlation and multiple regression analysis through the SPSS. Results of standard multiple
regression showed that six out of the 23 factors explored in the study significantly influenced student entrepreneurial intention. A follow-up forward
regression analysis showed that exposure to other entrepreneurs and experienced network is the most significant predictor of student entrepreneurial
intentions. This was followed by dissatisfaction with previous job. The findings further showed that utilization of better opportunity in the market least
predicted student entrepreneurial intention. This study contributes to the pool of knowledge by revealing the factors that influence the entrepreneurial
intention of Ghanaian tertiary students. This is very significant to the development of entrepreneurial activities in Ghana especially in developing
curriculum for entrepreneurial education and governmental policies to boost entrepreneurship in the nation.
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Amanamah, R. B., Acheampong, A. U. G. U. S. T. I. N. E., & Owusu, E. K. (2018). An exploratory study of entrepreneurial intention among university students in Ghana. International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research, 7(1), 140-148.