EXPLORING THE DETERMINANTS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AMONGS GRADUATES IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT

This research work examined exploring the determinants of entrepreneurship among graduate students in Nigeria. A questionnaire survey was conducted to collect data for this study. A total number of 65 students in both management and Agricultural Sciences at Delta State University Asaba Campus were sampled using a structured questionnaire. The test for multiple means and the T-test for independent means. We observed that the background variable has no significant impact on exploring the determination, desire and need for achievement, Attitude, National pride, and start-up experience are positively related to entrepreneurial intentions. We recommend that future research should consider entrepreneurial intentions for graduate students in Nigeria and should also consider what factors are related to and may impact individual behaviors. They should also focus more than large population sizes to impact on background variables which will help stimulate economic growth in Nigeria. Taking up a carrier as an entrepreneur and setting up a personal business can be an excitingly rewarding experiencing for young persons. The present high rate of unemployment in Nigeria’s economy should entrepreneurship an appropriate and attractive option. It is widely accepted that the educational system of universities. It as to provide an academic environment that may serve as a catalyst for a high technology start-up. The factor that surrounds the decision-making frame of a young Nigeria graduate who intends to pick up a carrier in an entrepreneur in this study set out to among others, determine the attitudes of young Nigeria graduates towards becoming entrepreneurs, determine what control beliefs influence their intentions.

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