Factor Influencing Entrepreneurial Intention Of University Students In Ho Chi Minh City Through The Application Of The Theory Of Planned Behaviour

Abstract

One of many major goals in the economic development strategy is promoting entrepreneurship as well as unemployment reduction around the world. Recognizing the significance of entrepreneurship in Vietnam's economic progress, the government has implemented several policies aimed at fostering entrepreneurial activities. Against this backdrop, this study aims to identify the key factors that shape the entrepreneurial aspirations of university students in HoChiMinh. Adopting a quantitative research approach, the study surveyed 321 of third- , fourth-, and less-than-one-year university graduates to ascertain and quantify the influence of determinants on their entrepreneurial intentions. Then, this thesis utilized SPSS and SEM to test hypotheses and analyze our data The research finding indicated that the eight factors, in descending order of importance, that affect students' entrepreneurial intentions are: social beliefs, attitudes toward entrepreneurial behavior, the educational and business environments, perceived behavioral control, desire for success, self-efficacy, and capital accessibility. These insights can inform the development of targeted strategies by governments and educational institutions to enhance university students' future intention to pursue entrepreneurship.