Identification of Entrepreneurship Skills of University Students in Punjab

• Published in: Sustainable Business and Society in Emerging Economies
• Main Authors: Misbah Malik, Alishsh Zaheer, Fariha Jabeen
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: CSRC Publishing 2025-03-01
• Subjects: Entrepreneurship Skills; Cognitive Skills; Social Skills; Technical Skills; Relational Skills
• Online Access: https://publishing.globalcsrc.org/ojs/index.php/sbsee/article/view/3410

Purpose: This quantitative study aimed to identify entrepreneurship skills of university students. All students currently enrolled in different semesters of various programs being offered in various departments were the population. Methodology: Students were selected through multi-stage random sampling technique from randomly selected semesters of randomly selected programs. A self-developed and validated questionnaire was used for data collection. Questionnaire was validated through a panel of experts; reliability was checked by identifying the reliability index through IMB version 24 available online. Necessary amendments were made in the light of expert’s review and results of the factor analysis. Findings: Effective strategies, including experiential learning, mentor ship, competitions, and networking, help students acquire these skills. Encouraging ethical practices and continuous learning ensures that students are not only skilled entrepreneurs but also responsible ones. Implementation: Building a supportive ecosystem within the university and the local community fosters a culture of entrepreneurship.