Title

COLLEGE STUDENTS' BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE, MANAGEMENT SKILLS, AND ENTREPRENEURIAL ENGAGEMENT

Author(s)

Maluya, Anna Mae F.

Dologuin, Danna Rose D.

Omongos, Jesah L.

Floriza, Shane Mark Rene C.

Affiliation

Misamis University

Degree Program

Bachelor of Science Management Accounting

Contributor

Carpio, Renzitelo Alf P. – Adviser

Elmedulan, Arniel Jr. M. – Panel

Laput, Joseph Glenn J. – Panel

Barillo, Efren J. Instructor

Year

2024

Abstract

Student entrepreneurs in this generation face a variety of obstacles and difficulties in business venture engagement. This study explored the significant relationship between college students' business knowledge, management skills and entrepreneurial engagement. This study utilized descriptive correlational research design to explore college students' business knowledge, management skills and entrepreneurial engagement. The respondents were the 22 respondents who were chosen through purposive sampling technique in one of the higher education institutions in Ozamiz City. The adapted questionnaires, The Business Knowledge Questionnaire, The Management Skills Questionnaire, and The Entrepreneurial Engagement Questionnaire were utilized to gather data. Frequency, Percentage, Mean, Standard Deviation, and Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient were the statistical tools used in the study. The results show that the level of business knowledge among college student entrepreneurs in Marketing, Pricing, and Financial Management is very high. While student entrepreneurs' knowledge and management are highly significant. The finding revealed that student entrepreneurs engagement for business venture were highly influenced in the knowledge and management abilities they possess. profoundly impact their Entrepreneurial engagement. Thus, student entrepreneurs likely engage in business and are influenced by business engagement since they wanted to apply what they have learned in the actual business set up while maximizing the returns of their investment. The researchers recommend academe institutions should foster a supportive environment with resources, networking opportunities, and student organizations where students can showcase and develop business skills.

Keywords

Business Knowledge, College Students, Entrepreneurial Engagement, Management Skills, Student Entrepreneurs