Analysis of Entrepreneurial Intentions among Students of Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria

The study analysed students’ entrepreneurial intentions based on the theory of planned behaviour. A multistage sampling procedure was deployed to select 3600 students across selected universities in Nigeria, and a well-structured questionnaire administered respondents retrieve relevant data achieve objectives study. were using descriptive statistics as well Conjoint Analysis Technique analyse multi-level factors influencing intentions. found that more females (27.5%) than males (13.1%) have 85% 1372 respondents, who entrepreneurship intentions, no specialized skills for self-employment. significant proportion wanted training Fashion/laundry (29%) agribusiness techniques (26%). According findings, rated certificate prestige, social status, personal interest, expected income, descending order importance, their On basis these recommendations made. Keywords: Entrepreneurial behaviour, conjoint analysis, interest DOI: 10.7176/EJBM/14-1-01 Publication date: January 31 st 2022