Risk Taking Behaviour as Determinant of Entrepreneurial Aspiration of Undergraduates in Tertiary Institutions in Ekiti State, Nigeria

Aim: The continuous increase in the rate of unemployment among graduates tertiary institutions Ekiti State has been a source worry for government and public. Despite series courses taken on entrepreneurship during period their studies institutions, it was observed that many could not establish enterprises after graduation due to certain reasons. It against this background study investigated relationship between risk-taking behaviour entrepreneurial aspiration undergraduates as well difference male female towards entrepreneurship. 
 Methodology: Descriptive research design survey type adopted study. population 7342 final-year students all State. Simple, stratified proportional random sampling techniques were used select 400 from faculties/schools across three types state. A self-constructed instrument tagged Risk Taking Behaviour Entrepreneurial Aspiration Questionnaire (RTBEAQ) collect data constructed 4-point Likert scale statements. Three experts ascertained accuracy items instrument. reliability established through Cronbach's alpha had administered 40 outside sample study, which yielded coefficient value 0.86. obtained considered high enough Data collected analysed using Pearson's Product Moment Correlation z-test. All hypotheses formulated tested at 0.05 level significance.
 Results: Findings revealed there significant (mean 12.83) 80.92) with p-value 0.00, < 0.05. Also, finding showed risk taking 241.2) 256.1) 0.01< 0.0.05). Recommendation: recommended other adequate education should be given aspirations bid prepare them activities future. quality same since entrepreneurs are going face challenges when engaging activities.