Entrepreneurship Education Through Successful Entrepreneurial Models in Educational Institutions

Abstract

Entrepreneurship learning based on successful entrepreneurial role models in educational institutions may promote education for sustainable development. Several theoretical perspectives, such as the human capital theory, entrepreneurial self-efficacy, and selfdetermination theory, argue that entrepreneurship education is positively correlated with students' entrepreneurial intentions because it provides them with adequate knowledge and skills and motivates them to pursue their entrepreneurial goals. Exposure to successful entrepreneurial models in entrepreneurship education programmes may be a significant factor in boosting student’s confidence in their ability to start a business and improving their attitudes toward entrepreneurship. The goal of this study is to identify characteristics that students believe are unique to a successful entrepreneur.