The role of entrepreneurial education in enhancing passion and entrepreneurial intention for students of the faculty of economic and commercial sciences and management sciences

Authors

  • Mohammed Cherif El Amin Illizi University Center - Illizi (Algeria)
  • Setti Sidahmed Illizi University Center - Illizi (Algeria)
  • Boumadjen Rima Illizi University Center - Illizi (Algeria)

Keywords:

Entrepreneurial Education, Entrepreneurial Passion, Entrepreneurial Intention

Abstract

This study aims to identify the role of entrepreneurial education in enhancing the passion and entrepreneurial intention for students of the Faculty of Economic and Commercial Sciences and Management Sciences in border desert areas. It also explores the relationship between these variables, which have gained significant importance in the field of entrepreneurship. The study was conducted on a sample of 428 university students through the distribution of a questionnaire, and the data was processed using SPSSv26. This study found that entrepreneurial education, in its three dimensions (Methodological programs, extracurricular programs, and social education), has a major impact on enhancing and supporting the passion and entrepreneurial intention for students.

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Published

2025-05-19

How to Cite

El Amin, M. C., Setti, S., & Boumadjen, R. (2025). The role of entrepreneurial education in enhancing passion and entrepreneurial intention for students of the faculty of economic and commercial sciences and management sciences. International Journal of Economic Perspectives, 19(5), 2189–2210. Retrieved from http://ijeponline.org/index.php/journal/article/view/940

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