Peran Pendidikan Kewirausahaan Dalam Menumbuhkan Minat Berwirausaha Pada Mahasiswa

Abstract

Compared to the past, the current job market is increasingly competitive in this era of rapid technological development. Young people are encouraged to start their own businesses so that they can create jobs for others. Universities not only serve as institutions that produce ready-to-work graduates, but also play a role in shaping individuals who are capable of creating jobs through entrepreneurial activities. Based on this perspective, universities need to take a more comprehensive approach in providing entrepreneurship education to students. It should not only be based on theory but also on understanding through direct involvement in real-world practices. The approach used in this study is a qualitative descriptive approach with data collection through observation of the implementation of entrepreneurship courses and literature studies. The results of the study show that entrepreneurship education can foster an interest in entrepreneurship among students. Students who have learned the theory and gained practical experience can feel what it is like to be a businessperson. Students who have had experience find it easier to innovate, adapt, and find solutions to existing problems. With this entrepreneurship education, students can see their opportunities to become a productive young generation, have economic independence, high competitiveness, and be able to contribute to national economic growth.