Assessment of Entrepreneurial Aspirations and Challenges among Business Education Students in Adamawa State, Nigeria

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to assess the entrepreneurial aspirations and challenges among business students in Adamawa State. Three specific objectives were used. Three research questions were formulated to guide the study. Theory of planned behavior propounded by (Ajzen, 1991) was adopted. The methodology adopted for the study was descriptive survey design. The population size was the whole tertiary institutions in Adamawa State namely: Modibbo Adama University, Yola, (MAU) Adamawa State University, Mubi (ASU) Federal College of Education, Yola, (FCEY) College of Education, Hong, (COE), Federal Polytechnic, Mubi, (FPM) and Adamawa State Polytechnic, yola (ASPY) sample and sampling technique were employed were by in each of the tertiary institutions, 20 of the students were randomly sampled which gave a total of 120 students as respondents. 106 was retrieved. The data obtained were analyzed using simple percentages. It was concluded that entrepreneurship education influence aspiration of Business Education students in Adamawa State to establish new business. And the barriers that influence aspirations of Business Education students in Adamawa State to establish new among others are; financial constraints, fear of failure, and a lack of practical experience. The findings reveal a complex view of entrepreneurship that extends beyond traditional business creation, encompassing elements of social innovation and personal fulfillment. Students displayed a generally positive attitude towards entrepreneurship, influenced strongly by their involvement in practical entrepreneurship-related activities and their familial backgrounds. Also, Challenges students face are; financial constraints, fear of failure, and a lack of practical experience