FACTORS INFLUENCING ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTION OF BUSINESS GRADUATES IN BAGMATI PROVINCE

Abstract

This study looks at the variables that affect business graduates' intentions to start their own company in Nepal's Bagmati Province. The study attempts to uncover important factors, such as students' attitudes, perceived opportunities, risk-taking tendency, perceived educational assistance, and perceived control, in light of the important role that entrepreneurship plays in promoting economic growth. A structured questionnaire was used to gather data from 400 business graduates using a quantitative technique. Statistical analyses were then carried out to assess linkages and implications. The results show that risk-taking tendency is also important, but favorable student attitudes, perceived possibilities, and educational assistance all considerably increase entrepreneurial ambitions. On the other hand, perceived control had very little effect. The study emphasizes the need of creating a supportive atmosphere in educational institutions and outlines the consequences for managers, legislators, and upcoming researchers. Stakeholders may better prepare graduates for entrepreneurship by improving these variables, which will eventually aid in the region's economic growth.