Effect of Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy on Entrepreneurial Intention Among Undergraduate Students in Nigeria

Authors

  • Ayangeadoo A. Hur-Yagba Author
  • Nadima Bashir Abudullahi Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7118/w1515b37

Abstract

This study examines the effect of entrepreneurial self-efficacy on entrepreneurial intention among undergraduate students, particularly ABU Business School Zaria, and the extent to which Entrepreneurial Perceived competence, Entrepreneurial Perceived persistence and Entrepreneurial Perceived control affect Entrepreneurial Intention. The study used a survey method to reach a total of 365 students who participated in the study. The analysis made use of structural equation model (SEM) and SmartPLS software was used to assess the data collected. The results of the analysis indicate that Entrepreneurial Perceived competence and Entrepreneurial Perceived persistence has significant effect entrepreneurial intention. While, Entrepreneurial Perceived control has an insignificant effect on entrepreneurial intention. The study concludes that a major factor influencing entrepreneurial intention is perceived competence. Entrepreneurship is more likely to be pursued by people who think they have the requisite abilities and expertise. Students' entrepreneurial inclinations are not much impacted by their perception of control over external business conditions. The study recommends that universities should promote business mentorship programs, improve hands-on entrepreneurship training through real-world projects, internships, and business simulations and create competency-based curricula emphasising leadership, creativity, problem-solving, financial literacy, and decision-making. Also, investigate how technology-based entrepreneurship education affects entrepreneurial intention.

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Published

2025-08-18

How to Cite

Effect of Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy on Entrepreneurial Intention Among Undergraduate Students in Nigeria. (2025). ABUJA JOURNAL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT, 3(3), 351-363. https://doi.org/10.7118/w1515b37