
Investigating the impact of self-efficacy on entrepreneurial intention via moderating role of entrepreneurial education: A study among students of Gujarat, India
This research focuses on the impact of self-efficacy on entrepreneurial intention with an emphasis on the mediating role of entrepreneurial education among MBA students in a college in Gujarat, India. With increased relevance placed on entrepreneurship as a force for economic growth, knowing the determinants of entrepreneurial intention is significant. Self-efficacy, or the belief that one can accomplish certain goals, is a key determinant of entrepreneurial intentions. Yet, how much entrepreneurial education strengthens this link is a topic of interest. Adopting a quantitative survey design, this research uses established scales to measure self-efficacy, entrepreneurial intention, and the influence of entrepreneurial education. The study seeks to establish whether exposure to formal entrepreneurial training tightens the relationship between self-efficacy and business start-up intentions. Using MBA student responses, the current research offers empirical evidence on the efficacy of educational interventions in developing entrepreneurial aspirations. The results of this research have important policy, teaching, and curriculum design implications. By linking theory to practice, this research contributes to the overall pool of research on entrepreneurial intention. It draws attention to the role of education policy in influencing entrepreneurial ambitions and lays the groundwork for future studies of how a controlled le