ABSTRACT
Entrepreneurship has emerged as a critical driver of economic growth and employment generation. In Enugu State, Nigeria, the promotion of entrepreneurial skills acquisition through business education programs in public tertiary institutions plays a vital role in preparing individuals for self-employment opportunities. This research project aims to explore the strategies and effectiveness of business education programs in Enugu State public tertiary institutions for promoting entrepreneurial skills acquisition and fostering self-employment.
A mixed-methods research approach will be employed, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews. The research objectives include assessing the current business education curriculum, evaluating the effectiveness of entrepreneurial skills training, examining the perceptions and experiences of students regarding the impact of the program on self-employment readiness, and identifying potential areas for improvement.
The findings of this research project will contribute to the existing body of knowledge by providing insights into the strategies and effectiveness of business education programs in promoting entrepreneurial skills acquisition for self-employment. The research will shed light on the curriculum content, teaching methods, and resources available within public tertiary institutions, assess the perceived effectiveness of entrepreneurial skills training, and explore the experiences and perspectives of students in relation to their readiness for self-employment.
The implications of this research extend to curriculum developers, educators, policymakers, and aspiring entrepreneurs. The findings will inform curriculum developers and educators about the strengths and weaknesses of current business education programs, enabling them to enhance curriculum design, teaching methodologies, and resource allocation to better promote entrepreneurial skills acquisition. Policymakers can utilize the research findings to develop policies that support and strengthen business education programs, fostering an enabling environment for self-employment and entrepreneurship. Aspiring entrepreneurs can benefit from the research findings by gaining insights into the effectiveness of business education programs and identifying areas for personal development to enhance their readiness for self-employment.
In conclusion, this research project aims to explore the strategies and effectiveness of business education programs in Enugu State public tertiary institutions for promoting entrepreneurial skills acquisition and self-employment. By understanding the perspectives and experiences of students, stakeholders can work collaboratively to enhance business education programs, thereby equipping individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue successful self-employment ventures
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page i
Declaration ii
Approval Page iii
Dedication iv
Abstract vi
Table of Contents vii
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Background of the study 3
1.3 Statement of the General Problem 4
1.4 Objective of the study 5
1.5 Significance of the study 5
1.6 Statement of hypothesis 6
1.7 Scope of the study 6
1.8 Limitation of the study 7
1.9 Definition of terms 7
CHAPTER TWO:Â LITERATUREÂ REVIEW
2.0 Introduction 9
2.1 Review of related literature 9
2.2 Theoretical framework
2.3 Summary of review 33
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Introduction 35
3.2 Research design 35
3.3 Area of study 35
3.4 Population of the study 36
3.5 Sample size 36
3.6 Instrument for data collection 36
3.7 Reliability of the instrument 37
3.8 Validity of the Instrument 38
3.9 Method of data Collection 38
3.10 Method of Data Analysis 39
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.1 Introduction 41
4.2 Characteristics of the respondents 41
4.3 Presentation of Data Analysis 43
4.4 Discussion of Findings 48
4.5 Summary of findings 49
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Summary 51
5.2 Conclusion 52
5.3 Recommendation 53
Biography 54
Appendix 56
PROMOTING ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS ACQUISITION THROUGH BUSINESS EDUCATION PROGRAMME OF PUBLIC TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN ENUGU STATE FOR SELF-EMPLOYMENT, GET MORE  PHD DISSERTATION BUSINESS EDUCATION
