Effects of Entrepreneurship Learning on Attitudes and Intentions of University Students: the Case of Sohar University, Oman

Abstract

The quantitative research design, using a structured questionnaire as the primary data collection tool was used. The questionnaire consisted of items related to entrepreneurial learning, attitudes, and entrepreneurial intentions. The questionnaire used the Likert’s Five-Point Scale. Surveys were conducted to collect the primary data, while secondary data was gathered from relevant academic sources such as books, journals, and research articles. The sample for the study included a total of 306 students, selected through stratified random sampling. The sample was divided proportionally among the six faculties of Sohar University to ensure representation from each faculty. The paper concludes that the students' EI is influenced by their EL via the compulsory entrepreneurship course that they have taken at Sohar University (SU). Other factors can be considered that influence their EA to startup. The results show a significant impact of students’ entrepreneurial attitudes on the relationship between EL and SI to startups. This indicates that as the level of entrepreneurial learning increases, the students' intentions to become entrepreneurs also increase. The findings have implications for educational institutions, policymakers, and entrepreneurship development programs in Oman, highlighting the importance of incorporating entrepreneurship education in the curriculum to encourage entrepreneurial aspirations among students