Exploring the Relationship between Entrepreneurship Education, Passion, and Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy in Shaping Student Entrepreneurial Intentions

Petra Christian University, Indonesia

^* Corresponding author: sherlytanoto@petra.ac.id

Abstract

This study explores the complex interplay among entrepreneurship education, entrepreneurial passion, entrepreneurial self-efficacy, and entrepreneurial intention among final-year students, delving into pivotal factors shaping entrepreneurial aspirations. Entrepreneurship education has garnered increasing attention as a catalyst for fostering entrepreneurial mindsets and skills among students. Concurrently, entrepreneurial passion, characterized by intense positive emotions toward entrepreneurial activities, plays a crucial role in shaping entrepreneurial intentions. However, the mediating role of entrepreneurial self- efficacy in linking entrepreneurial passion and intention remains less understood. Against this backdrop, this research, encompassing 276 respondents, aims to investigate these relationships. Data analysis involves conducting regression analyses to examine the mediating role of entrepreneurial self-efficacy. Understanding these dynamics holds significant implications for designing effective entrepreneurship programs within educational institutions. By unraveling these intricate connections, the study contributes to a deeper comprehension of cultivating and nurturing entrepreneurial aspirations, particularly among final-year students poised to embark on their entrepreneurial journeys.