Analysis of Entrepreneurship Implementation Skills Possessed by Business Education Students for Handling Entrepreneurial Activities

Abstract

This study analysed entrepreneurship implementation skills possessed by business education students for entrepreneurial activities. The primary aim of this study was to assess the essential entrepreneurial competencies such as business planning and financial management skills possessed by business education students for handling entrepreneurial activities. The study used two research questions and two hypotheses that was tested at 0.05 level of significance. A descriptive survey research design was used in the study and the population comprised all Business Education Students in Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike. A total population of 350 students was obtained through departmental records; and a purposive sample of 150 students who owns entrepreneurial firms were used in the study. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire, validated by experts and pre tested for reliability and a Cronbach Alpha coefficient of 0.76, and 0.84 were obtained indicating high reliability. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics of mean scores and standard deviations, while inferential statistics, specifically Independent Samples t-test, was used to test the hypotheses. Findings revealed that business education students possessed business planning and financial management skills necessary for handling entrepreneurial success. It was also found in the study that, no significant gender differences were observed in skills possessed, as male and female students demonstrated comparable competencies across all measured areas. In conclusion, the study emphasized the importance of practical entrepreneurial training in enhancing business readiness and effectiveness. Thus, the researchers recommend that strengthening entrepreneurship training programs in business education curricula will equip students with skills required for successful business ventures.