Influence of University Experience on the Entrepreneurial Quality among Graduate Students in Malaysian Public Universities

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the influence of university experience on the development of entrepreneurial quality among graduate students in Malaysian Public Universities. A conceptual model is proposed and empirically tested where entrepreneurial quality is influenced by university experience. 
 Methodology: A questionnaire survey was administered to 400 students in several Public Universities. Regression analysis as statistical tools was used to analyze the data and test the hypotheses that entrepreneurial quality is impacted by the university experience.
 Findings: The postulated relationships were found supported by the data. The research found that university experience has significant and positive impact on entrepreneurial quality among graduate students in Malaysian Public Universities.
 Implication: The study is particularly useful for Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education as well as the Malaysian Public Universities by identifying advantages university experience among students in Malaysian Public Universities. This paper is hoped to give valuable reference to the parties to consider the university in order to prepare for the young generation in the future.

Youth empowerment and sustainable development

“…Hence, conditions for granting business loans to youth should be made more flexible so that the SME sector may be developed in the country. The PMYP should provide training opportunities to Pakistani youth in their respective field(s) of interest keeping in view their educational backdrop and qualification rather than sending them in different establishments on random basis. Career counseling and advisory services should be provided to the youth to help them chose a suitable and decent career for themselves. The government should seek out opportunities for partnerships with other youth-led and youth-serving organizations and work in coalition to leverage efforts. When resources are limited, partnerships are critical. Capacity building of the executing agencies is required on urgent basis as the processes are very slow and need to be accelerated. For overcoming barriers and ensuring business survival, the development of entrepreneurial qualities is necessary (Rani et al , 2017). Entrepreneurship centers/business incubation centers should be established all over the country to provide training to the young people before issuing youth loans for start-up businesses.…”

“…For overcoming barriers and ensuring business survival, the development of entrepreneurial qualities is necessary (Rani et al , 2017). Entrepreneurship centers/business incubation centers should be established all over the country to provide training to the young people before issuing youth loans for start-up businesses.…”