EDUCATION BRIDGING EDUCATION AND ENTERPRISE: BUSINESS STARTUP READINESS OF MALAYSIAN YOUTH IN MARA COLLEGES

BRIDGING EDUCATION AND ENTERPRISE: BUSINESS STARTUP READINESS OF MALAYSIAN YOUTH IN MARA COLLEGES

Authors

  • Nur Qairina Wannye Dunsim
  • Juhaini Jabar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54554/jtmt.2025.13.03.017

Abstract

  This study introduces a novel conceptual framework to address persistent gap between entrepreneurial intention and successful startup creation among Malaysian youth in MARA Profesional Colleges. By integrating the Theory of Planned Behaviour, Entrepreneurial Event Model, and Effectuation Theory with Personality Trait and Competency Models, the framework identifies entrepreneurial intention, self-efficacy, and action-taking behavior as key mediators, while highlighting funding access, mentorship quality, and industry type as crucial moderators of startup outcomes. This integrated model offers a significant conceptual contribution by providing a comprehensive, multi-theoretical lens to understand the complex interplay of education, individual attributes, and environmental factors in entrepreneurship. Hence, this study examines the conceptual and theoretical frameworks that support entrepreneurial schooling, as well as behavioral qualities and contextual enhancers, including mentorship, access to capital and industry relevance.   Keywords: entrepreneurial intention; successful startup; entrepreneurial education; self-efficacy; MARA Profesional Colleges

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Published

2025-12-31

How to Cite

Dunsim, N. Q. W., & Jabar, J. (2025). EDUCATION BRIDGING EDUCATION AND ENTERPRISE: BUSINESS STARTUP READINESS OF MALAYSIAN YOUTH IN MARA COLLEGES: BRIDGING EDUCATION AND ENTERPRISE: BUSINESS STARTUP READINESS OF MALAYSIAN YOUTH IN MARA COLLEGES. Journal of Technology Management and Technopreneurship (JTMT), 13(3). https://doi.org/10.54554/jtmt.2025.13.03.017

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 3 (2025): SPECIAL ISSUES (IN PRESS)

Section

Journal of Technology Management and Technopreneurship

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