Entrepreneurship education and employability skills: the mediating role of e-learning courses

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prabhat Mittal ◽  
Simi Raghuvaran
Keyword(s):  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Employability Skills ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
E Learning

scholarly journals Mediating Role of E- Learning Resources in Developing Entrepreneurial Inclinations Amongst Undergraduate Students At Universiti Utara Malaysia

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.7) ◽  
pp. 51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Mohd Sufli Yusof ◽  
Dr. Muhammad Salman Shabbir ◽  
Dr. Muhammad Shukri Bin Bakar ◽  
Prof. Dr. Mohd Noor Mohd Shariff ◽  
Azahari Ramli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
University Students ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Young Generation ◽  
Learning Resources ◽  
Structural Support ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Universiti Utara Malaysia

In this study the authors tried to identify mediating role of innovation and moderating role of size of enterprise in the relationship Making a living with lawful earnings is possible by working for others, becoming self-employed or employing others. This paper aims at providing insights into the role of structural support and the use of E-learning such as business simulations games in developing entrepreneurial intentions of university students. The underlying theories of experiential learning, constructivist learning theory and bloom’s taxonomy are discussed in relation with the objectives of this study. The response of 252 university students from Malaysia was collected through self-administrative survey using simple random sampling technique. The results of PLS-SEM demonstrate a significant positive impact of E-learning resources and perceived structural support from Government in developing entrepreneurial inclinations of students at Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM). The present study provides an overview and highlight the role assumed by the institutions of higher education through adoption of E-learning resources in order to nurture entrepreneurship among young generation. Additionally, keeping in view the role of higher education in socio-economic development, recommendations have also been proposed for universities and policy makings institutions to cope with the current challenges of higher education.  The findings of this study have important implications of enhancing entrepreneurial capacity in Malaysia.

scholarly journals Entrepreneurship Education and Entrepreneurial Intentions of College Students: The Mediating Role of Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy and the Moderating Role of Entrepreneurial Competition Experience

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lihao Wu ◽  
Suo Jiang ◽  
Xiaomin Wang ◽  
Linwei Yu ◽  
Yansu Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Family Background ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Self Employment ◽  
The Relationship

This study aims to explore effective ways to improve college students’ entrepreneurial self-efficacy and intentions through entrepreneurship education. The survey used a random sample of 804 college students in Zhejiang Province, China. The results show that: (1) In terms of the characteristics of entrepreneurial intention, there are significant differences in gender, entrepreneurial experience, entrepreneurial competition experience, and family background of self-employment. (2) There are significant differences in the characteristics of entrepreneurship education in gender, entrepreneurial competition experience, and the family background of self-employment. (3) In the relationship among entrepreneurship education, entrepreneurial self-efficacy, and entrepreneurial intention, entrepreneurship education is significantly and positively related to entrepreneurial self-efficacy and entrepreneurial intention. Entrepreneurial self-efficacy is significantly and positively associated with entrepreneurial intention. Entrepreneurial self-efficacy plays a complete mediating role between entrepreneurship education and entrepreneurial intention. Entrepreneurial self-efficacy also has a suppressing effect on the relationship between the two. (4) Entrepreneurial competition experience moderates the second half of the mediating effect of entrepreneurial self-efficacy. Finally, the study offers several proposals for the teaching practice of entrepreneurship education.

scholarly journals "Start-Up" in E-Learning Mode as a Basic Project of the Final Year of Entrepreneurship Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (04) ◽  
pp. 82
Author(s):  
Zhi-Jiang Liu ◽  
Marina Galichkina ◽  
Anastasia Kurilova ◽  
Svetlana Vlasova
Keyword(s):  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Start Up ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Online Business ◽  
Domestic Practices ◽  
Main Components ◽  
Work Done ◽  
Start Ups ◽  
Foreign Universities

The study discusses the main positive aspects of the implementation of start-up projects at universities. In the context of the migration of most of the businesses to the network, the most important skill of an entrepreneur is the ability to build an online business from the very first steps. The basis for this is the creation a start-up in e-learning mode. A sample of domestic and foreign universities has been designed to compare new domestic practices with foreign experience of e-learning in entrepreneurship. It has been confirmed that the introduction of start-ups in e-learning mode in the final year of entrepreneurship education positively affects the development of professional qualities of students both in online and off-line business and helps to better consolidate the material. In addition, based on the work done, a final year model of entrepreneurship education with e-learning has been proposed; it is based on 3 main components (the student as a generator of ideas; the mentor as necessary support, and information online channels as the main source of information) and is aimed at solidifying knowledge through the start-up project defense. The importance of the role of universities in this process has been proved and the idea of involving a business mentor in e-learning process to achieve a synergistic effect has been considered.

The impact of entrepreneurship education on innovative start-up intention: the mediating role of entrepreneurial mind-sets

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rami Hanandeh ◽  
Sakher M.A. Alnajdawi ◽  
Ammar Almansour ◽  
Hamzah Elrehail
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
The Body ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Start Up ◽  
The Impact

PurposeEntrepreneurship education at universities aims to create entrepreneurial thinking and spread the culture of entrepreneurial awareness, skills and attitudes to students to stimulate their entrepreneurship intentions as graduates. This study investigates the impact of entrepreneurship education on innovative start-up intention as well as the mediating role of entrepreneurial mind-sets of university students.Design/methodology/approachStructural equation modeling (SEM) was used for analysis with (n = 204) valid questionnaires collected from university students.FindingsThe main findings show that entrepreneurial mind-sets mediate the relationship between entrepreneurship education and innovative start-up intention.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the body of knowledge by its application in a higher educational institution and enriches the literature with new evidence that entrepreneurship education could enhance innovative start-up intention.

Does Islamic values matter for Indonesian students’ entrepreneurial intention? The mediating role of entrepreneurial inspiration and attitude

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Agus Wibowo ◽  
Sri Umi Mintarti Widjaja ◽  
Sugeng Hadi Utomo ◽  
Djoko Dwi Kusumojanto ◽  
Cipto Wardoyo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Boarding Schools ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Economic Education ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Islamic Values

Purpose Stimulating new business creating has been a decisive issue and the Indonesian Government is responding to this issue by providing entrepreneurship programs for Islamic students. This study aims to examine the impact of Islamic values and entrepreneurship education to predict Islamic students’ intention for business, as well as investigates the mediating role of entrepreneurial inspiration and attitudes. Design/methodology/approach The study estimates primary data obtained from a sample of 381 Islamic boarding students in a selected area in Indonesia who incorporated entrepreneurial education and practices. In addition, structural equation modeling has been incorporated to answer the hypotheses raised in the research. Findings The findings strengthen the study of the influence of Islamic values that affects both directly and through inspiration and motivation on students’ entrepreneurial intentions. Additionally, it found the direct and indirect influences of entrepreneurship education on intentions for entrepreneurship through inspiration and motivation. Research limitations/implications This study has been cramped to draw a limited geographical area in Indonesia and the research’s implication is used for relevant themes in Islamic entrepreneurship. Practical implications The findings of this research give insights to promote students’ entrepreneurial intention from Islamic schools. Social implications The findings of this study offer a broader knowledge to enhance entrepreneurs through economic education in Islamic boarding schools. Originality/value These results provide insights into the important effects of Islamic values, particularly in the context of Islamic boarding schools. The findings suggest that Islamic values be an important contextual factor for Islamic boarding school students’ entrepreneurial intentions.

Unleashing the role of e-learning in student engagement practices and accounting professional competencies

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Munther Al-Nimer ◽  
Ghaith Alsheikh
Keyword(s):  
Student Engagement ◽  
Graduate Students ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Sem Analysis ◽  
Professional Competencies ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
E Learning

PurposePresently, there is a need for graduate students to be well prepared with accounting professional competencies (APCs) as the market is characterized by intensive activities and rare job opportunities. In relation to this is the significant role of student engagement (SE) practices and e-learning. Thus, the present study examined the mediating role of e-learning on the relationship between SE practices and APC, as well as the moderating role of student's demographics on the same relationship.Design/methodology/approachThe study used a structured questionnaire distributed to 428 accounting students enrolled in institutions in Jordan and the obtained response rate was 65.84%. The formulated hypotheses were tested using structural equation modeling in PLS-SEM analysis Version 3.2.7.FindingsOn the basis of the results, there is a significant relationship between SE and e-learning and APC, with e-learning partially mediating the SE-APC relationship. The results also showed that students' demographics have a significant moderating relationship between the same.Originality/valueThe author recommends that universities employ advanced technologies with SE practices for the mobilization of accounting graduate students, with the prerequisite APC skills so they will become competitive and thrive in their professional and practical lives.

Role of Human Values in Relationship Between Entrepreneurial Education and Entrepreneurial Career Intentions: An Empirical Study in Thailand

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (11) ◽  
pp. 4653-4659
Author(s):  
Ratchada Fongtanakit ◽  
Sriparinya Toopgajank ◽  
Duangsamorn Rungsawanpho
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Human Values ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
Entrepreneurial Education ◽  
Career Intentions ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the relationship between entrepreneurship education and entrepreneurial career intentions. This study also provides the mediating role of human factors like openness and self enhancement in the relationship between entrepreneurship education and entrepreneurial career intentions. Methodology: This study is based on quantitative methodology in which questionnaires were given to the students of different universities of Thailand studying business courses. Questionnaires were given to 309 students. Questionnaires have been filled to self-administered technique and also through online way. The responses were then analyzed by using statistical tools such as SPSS and AMOS through CFA and SEM. Results: The results have shown that entrepreneurial education has the significant positive impact on entrepreneurial career intentions directly and also through the mediating roles of human values like openness and self enhancement. Implications: It is an extension to literature related to the role of human factors and their impact on the entrepreneurial career intentions. It also helps the students of Thailand of undergraduate and master level to enhance the ability in them to face and overcomes all the problems related to their business. Value: The value of this study is the relationship of the entrepreneurship education with the mediating role of human values like openness and self enhancement and their impact on the entrepreneurial career intentions which was not discussed in the previous studies.

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