IDENTIFICATION DES FACTEURS DÉTERMINANTS L'INTENTION ENTREPRENEURIALE CHEZ LES ÉTUDIANTS FINALISTES DE L'UNIVERSITÉ DE KINSHASA

Abstract

This study focuses on the entrepreneurial intentions of final year students at the University of Kinshasa (UNIKIN). The main objective is to identify the factors that influence their desire to start a business. Three categories of factors are analyzed: individual, environmental, and contextual factors, as well as psychological and cultural factors. The study is based on a quantitative approach using a questionnaire administered to 380 students. The results show that the majority of students have a strong entrepreneurial intention, influenced by their creativity, risk-taking, and confidence in their skills. The university environment and the resources available are considered insufficient by many students, although entrepreneurship is viewed positively in society.  The analysis of the hypotheses reveals that individual and psychological factors play a determining role in entrepreneurial intentions. Furthermore, the field of study moderates this relationship.