Factors Influencing the Entrepreneurship Intension of Undergraduate Students in Bangladesh

Abstract

Economic development across the world owes a significant part to entrepreneurial activities and developing nations such as Bangladesh experience particular benefits. The research addresses a major gap in understanding which variables lead BBA students in Bangladesh to develop entrepreneurial intentions. The research seeks to supply relevant information for policymakers and educational institutions as well as industry participants through the examination of distinctive opportunities and barriers affecting BBA student plans to establish their own businesses. The study works to solve existing knowledge deficiencies about what drives Bangladeshi BBA students to pursue entrepreneurship. Research questions have two main objectives which include identifying study variables and evaluating the role of academic and extracurricular activities for entrepreneurial development and career objectives among students. The research explores how social capital derives from cultural capital factors through barriers which influence Bangladeshi undergraduate students toward entrepreneurship. The study applied mixed research methods by administering surveys and performing direct interviews with 115 BBA students selected from various educational establishments as part of their multi-university research design. SPSS software served to conduct factor analysis and ANOVA tests for identifying the fundamental factors shaping entrepreneurial intent. Research findings demonstrate entrepreneurial commitment relies heavily on innovative skills and creativity and societal understanding and governmental sponsorship among others. Student development of entrepreneurial perspectives occurs when they embrace role models and study-related activities while utilising accessible resources accordingly. Entry points into entrepreneurship stem mainly from financial barriers and risk anxiety and social standards. Research indicates that universities require enhanced entrepreneurial teaching methods together with mentoring programmes and policy changes to develop successful entrepreneurial conditions. The study provides knowledge that strengthens national discourse about entrepreneurship education while proposing essential methods for developing entrepreneurial thinking in young graduates to promote Bangladesh's sustainable economic growth with new job opportunities.