Perceived Locus of Control as a Predictor of Entrepreneurial Development and Job Creation among Students in the Tertiary Institution

Abstract

In light of the urgent need to train university graduates become more enterprising and self reliant, the paper took a study to explore the degree of students’ readiness and entrepreneurial development skills towards achieving this course. The study was carried out through a correlation survey method of research. The sample was 444 students in the faculty of education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Data was collected and analyzed using mean and standard deviation. The hypothesis was analyzed using t-test. Findings indicated that students possess an internal locus of control (LOC) and entrepreneurial development skills. The result also revealed that perceived LOC significantly predicted entrepreneurial development among students. Parents and teachers are called to train children to become independent, creative and take responsibility for their actions.

Keywords: Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Development, Locus of Control, University of Nigeria, Nsukka