Assessing the perception of students on viability of business ventures in Eenhana
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Date
2023
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University of Namibia
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to assess the perception of students on the viability of
business ventures in Eenhana. The study examines the entrepreneurship perception of
students, the relationship between business perception and ability to venture into business
and to formulate a strategy to change the entrepreneurship perception of TVET students.
The study adopted the survey design. The data was collected using an online self administered questionnaire. Simple random sampling was used to collect data from 158
respondents. Data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics through the
Statistical Packaging for the Social Sciences software (SPSS) version 27.0. The study
found that post-graduating, students have a positive entrepreneurship perception.
Moreover, the study found a strong positive linear relationship between resources,
curriculum and career support with students’ entrepreneurship perception on viable
business establishments. The study recommends MHTEI and MITSMED to collaborate
with financial institution to fund SME. Equally, NTA and MHTEI to review the TVET
curriculum. Moreover, Namibia Competition Commission Act 2 of 2003 should be
strengthen
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A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of master in business administration: Management strategy
Keywords
Eenhana, Perception of students, Business ventures, Namibia