Entrepreneurship or Employment? The Factors Influencing Ivorian University Student’s Career Choice

Abstract

This Article examines the various factors that come into play, when it comes to Ivorian university students choosing the right career path. By analyzing empirical data and scholarly studies, this research aims to highlight the factors that influence career aspirations among university students in Ivory Coast. Ivory Coast, a country in west Africa has faced remarkable changes in entrepreneurial behavior, primarily among university students that consider entrepreneurial activities as an alternative to counter the unemployment issues. By focusing on the Ivorian demographic, this research enlightens the key and determinant factors such as family, educational and cultural background. The purpose of this article is to identify the factors influencing these student preferences towards organization employment or entrepreneurial activities.