Analyzing Entrepreneurial Intent among Sultan Qaboos University Students

Abstract

The current study aimed to assess the availability of entrepreneurial intention among students at Sultan Qaboos University, based on the Planned Behavior Theory, which examines three dimensions of entrepreneurial intention .The study utilized a survey method with 194 students from various scientific and humanities colleges at Sultan Qaboos University. The study's results revealed a high level of entrepreneurial intention among Sultan Qaboos University students. There was also a positive correlation between entrepreneurial intention and the elements of the Planned Behavior Theory, including personal attitude, personal norm, and perceived behavioral control. Additionally, the study found no statistically significant differences between males and females in terms of personal attitude, personal norm, and perceived behavioral control. Also, there are no statistically significant differences between students of scientific and humanities colleges in all dimensions measured by the entrepreneurial intention scale. In conclusion, the study recommends intensifying entrepreneurship-related courses to enhance entrepreneurial intention among students and providing both financial and moral support to help them execute their projects successfully.