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@article{164103,
        author = {Ms. Ottina Treasa Mendez and Dr Rafeekamol.CA and Ms.Jini Justin D'costa},
        title = {Navigating the Entrepreneurial Journey: Understanding the Motivations, Challenges, and Success Factors of Students Pursuing Entrepreneurship as a Career},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {},
        volume = {10},
        number = {12},
        pages = {146-152},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=164103},
        abstract = {The trend of students taking up entrepreneurship as a career has been on the rise, reflecting a growing recognition of its role in driving innovation and economic growth. Universities are increasingly offering courses in new venture creation and entrepreneurship, which did not exist before. These courses are designed to equip students with both the behavioral and managerial skills necessary for success in starting and running their own businesses (Timmons, 1978) (Ibrahim & Goodwin, 1986). Furthermore, some studies suggest that entrepreneurship education can significantly shape students’ entrepreneurial attitudes and that their personal characteristics and experiences can influence these attitudes (Sowmya et al., 2010). Education in entrepreneurship goes beyond traditional business skills, incorporating elements of technological innovation and lifelong learning, especially when integrated into specialized fields like polymeric biomaterials (Washburn, 2010). Providing entrepreneurship education is seen as a way to broaden students' horizons and improve their prospects for employment, whether they choose to start their own ventures or not (Yuan et al., 2020). In summary, students who pursue entrepreneurship as a career may benefit from a blend of theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and a supportive learning environment that encourages entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.},
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        }