The Role of Moderating Entrepreneurship Education at Diploma Level: Predicting of Entrepreneurial Intention Dea Farahdiba(a*)- Brian Gregory Adhihendra(a)- Desy Mayasari(a)- Reno Firman Anriza Hirianto(a)- Lutfi Auliarahman(a)
(a) Vocational School, Sebelas Maret University
Jalan Kolonel Sutarto 150K Jebres, Surakarta, 57126, Indonesia
*deafarahdiba[at]staff.uns.ac.id
Abstract
This research focuses on the entrepreneurial intentions of diploma students in Indonesia with the criteria of respondents from several selected universities in Indonesia. This is supported by Entrepreneurship Education which always plays an important role in developing students^ entrepreneurial behaviour. In recent years, Indonesia has emphasized the integration of innovative entrepreneurial concepts into university curricula. Entrepreneurship education can also contribute to sustainable business development. In the context of ^mass entrepreneurship and innovation^, entrepreneurship education is important for promoting the restructuring of economic and business models, increasing development momentum, and following an innovation-driven development path. This study used a quantitative approach with a sample size of 582 students consisting of selected universities on the islands of Java and Sumatra because they have the Entrepreneurship curriculum with the largest number of students in Indonesia. This study used an online questionnaire as a data collection medium. Questionnaires were distributed and filled in by respondents from August 2022 to March 2023. The results of the study show interesting findings regarding the moderation role of entrepreneurship education strengthening and weakening the relationship between predictors of entrepreneurial intention used in this study. This study uses the theory of planned behaviour to form a research model.
