A Study on Career Choice as Entrepreneurs Among Undergraduate Students in Bangalore

Abstract

AbstractDue to the crisis and high unemployment, the labour market needs diversified skills. Higher education must encourage entrepreneurship. This research examines the impact of entrepreneurial incentives on prospective students’ entrepreneurial intentions and the role of entrepreneurship education on entrepreneurship development. Undergraduates’ career perspectives were investigated. Surveys collected original data. The study included 250 students, 200 of whom completed the questionnaire. Anova analyses data (single factor). Most responders are risk takers, and parent’s occupation influences entrepreneurship choice. Most respondents favour huge companies than entrepreneurship. Family morale and financial support inspired entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurship is associated to risk-taking, student understanding of financing sources, moral and financial support, and parent employment.KeywordsCareer choiceRisk takersFinancial and moral support