Factors Affecting Entrepreneurism:A Perceptual Study of B-School Students

A growing interest in the entrepreneurship is shaping the discussion of academicians, economists and policy makers on a regular basis. Rarely does a head of state discuss economic conditions without reference to entrepreneurs and their importance in creating a more prosperous future for its citizens. This study explores how Business School Students perceive entrepreneurship as a career. It is quite possible that some students prefer wage-employment and some may prefer self- employment. Consequently, if a goal within business schools is to design courses and programs for both sets of students as well as courses in which both sets of students co-exist, it is important to understand similarities and differences between entrepreneurially- oriented students and their non-entrepreneurial classmates. This study helps in identifying characteristics of aspiring entrepreneurs and variables that influence entrepreneurial intent into them.