Entrepreneurship Education and Its Influence on Entrepreneurial Intentions: Evidence from Undergraduate Students in Kwara State University

Abstract

Entrepreneurship education plays a vital role in the development of emerging economies by 
fostering job creation and promoting entrepreneurial activity. The present study aimed to 
examine the impact of entrepreneurship education specifically, the role of universities and the 
entrepreneurship curriculum on students’ entrepreneurial intention. A quantitative approach 
employing a causal-comparative research design was adopted. The study population consisted 
of final year undergraduate students of Kwara State University, Malete, who had completed a 
compulsory entrepreneurship course. Using a stratified random sampling technique, 489 
students were surveyed using a structured questionnaire, of which 373 responses were valid 
(response rate = 76.3%). The findings reveal that both the university's role in promoting 
entrepreneurship and the content of the entrepreneurship curriculum significantly influence 
students’ entrepreneurial intention. The study recommends the integration of more practical 
and experiential learning strategies, which are essential for developing entrepreneurial 
competencies.