Effect of Entrepreneurial Education On Career Success Believes Among Undergraduate Learners of Distance Learning Institute, University of Lagos

Abstract

Entrepreneurship education has firmly established itself in Nigeria, with numerous higher education institutions now having entrepreneurship centers where students acquire entrepreneurial skills to achieve self-sufficiency a midst rising unemployment. This research investigates the effect of entrepreneurship education on the beliefs surrounding career success (Career Efficacy, Career Decision Belief, and Career Problem-Solving Conviction) among undergraduate learners of distance learning institute, University of Lagos. Two research instruments, namely the Entrepreneurship Assessment Scale and Career Success Belief Scale, were utilized to gather data from 381 distance learners in their third to fifth year, selected randomly through a descriptive survey design. The collected data were analyzed using multiple regression analysis and correlation analysis. The results indicated significant relationships between the independent and dependent variables, implying that entrepreneurship education is instrumental in enhancing career efficacy, Career decision beliefs, and problem-solving abilities among distance learners. Findings were discussed and recommendations made.

Keywords:  Entrepreneurial Education, Career Success, Career Efficacy, Career Decision Belief, Distance learners.