Attitude of Management Students towards the Entrepreneur as the Career: A Study of Undergraduate Management Students of North West Delhi

Abstract: The history depicts that the growth of developing countries to a developed countries like China, Japan is mainly due the high development of entrepreneur skills. The developed countries has shown the significant growth in their economy, increased standard of living, creation of employment and high growth of young entrepreneurial skills in their respective countries. If the young generation of the country develops a positive attitude towards entrepreneur as a career, it is definitely a boom in that economy as the number of service provider increases the employment generation rises. This study explores the attitudes of undergraduate management students in North West Delhi towards entrepreneurship as a potential career path. In the context of India’s growing emphasis on self-employment and start-up culture, understanding the career inclinations of future business professionals is both timely and essential. The research investigates the influence of demographic factors, educational exposure, perceived risks and rewards, role models, and institutional support on students' entrepreneurial attitudes. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire administered to a representative sample of undergraduate management students from multiple colleges in North West Delhi. The findings reveal a generally positive attitude towards entrepreneurship, with many students expressing interest in starting their own ventures. However, significant barriers such as fear of failure, lack of initial capital, and insufficient mentorship were also identified.

Keywords: Developed Countries, Entrepreneur, Growth, Undergraduate, Career

JEL Classification Number: L26, M13, O15