Entrepreneurship Education for the Development of Student Entrepreneurial Characteristics

Abstract

Abstract— In general, participating in various activities can strengthen a person's character. The character inherent in an entrepreneur is innate from birth, but some people are of the opinion that it can be nurtured by actively participating in entrepreneurial activities. This study examined the influence of education on the development of students’ entrepreneurial character. The sample of this research consisted of students who had received an entrepreneurship education. Data were collected using a questionnaire and analyzed using regression analysis. The results revealed that students' levels of entrepreneurial character increased after they actively participated in entrepreneurship learning, entrepreneurship seminars, entrepreneurship training, business practices, and exhibitions. Such entrepreneurial characteristics as the need for achievement, internal locus of control, creativity, and propensity to risks are very important for students who are interested in starting a business. Other characteristics that are no less important for running a business are leadership, social networking, tolerance for ambiguity, and critical thinking