The Mediating Role of Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy And Risk Preference on The Relationship Between Entrepreneurship Education And Entrepreneurial Career Option: A Conceptual Perspective

Abstract

The relationship between entrepreneurship education and entrepreneurial intention has established by several researches, but there are inconsistencies in the findings. Many studies highlight the importance of entrepreneurship education in promoting entrepreneurial intention among graduates. In contrary, numerous studies reported a negative and significant relationship between the two constructs. This conceptual paper maintained that graduate with entrepreneurship training are most likely to become entrepreneur. It is also maintained that graduate with entrepreneurship training might not necessary become entrepreneur unless he/she possesses entrepreneurial self-confidence and risk preference for entrepreneurial career. The study provides assumptions that helps in future studies and makes suggestion for future research.