ABSTRACT
The major purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of entrepreneurship education to office technology and management graduate in jigawa state polytechnic. The design for the study is survey research. Simple sampling techniques was used. The data collected were analyzed using statistics descriptive and the following were the findings. That the impact of entrepreneurship education in the life of an office technology and management graduate as nearly every course in their programmer exposes them to practical activities that provide the ability for independent especially in this computer age. That they are job management graduate who have acquired entrepreneur education and then government of jigawa state influenced. Office technology and management graduate. Entrepreneur pursuit finally that entrepreneur education reduces employment among office technology and management graduate on the basis of these findings. The research made useful recommendation that since. The entrepreneur is a self-reliant individual government of jigawa state should encourage all graduates and her citizen to go for enter education and get train on business acumen.
TABLE OF CONTENT
Title
Page ……………………………………………………………….. i
Approval
page ……………………………………………….. ii
Certification …………………………………………………………... iii
Dedication ……………………………………………………………….. iv
Acknowledgment ……………………………………………………….. v
Abstract ………………………………………………………………. vi
CHAPTER
ONE:
1.1 Introduction ……………………………………......1
1.2 Background to the study…………………………………………….…..2
1.3 Statement of the
problem….……………………………………………..3
1.4 Purpose of study………………………………………………………….4
1.5 Significance of the study…………………………………………………5
1.6 Research question………………………………..….….………………..6
1.7 Hypotheses of the study …………………………..….…….……………7
1.8 Assumptions of the
study………………………………………………...8
1.9 Scope of the study………………………………………………………..9
1.10 Limitations of the study……………………..………………………….10
1.11 Operational definition of terms………..……………………..………….11
CHAPTER
TWO
2.1 Review
of relevant literature …………………..…………….………..12
2.2 Introduction……………………………………..……………………..13
2.3
The concept of entrepreneurship………………………………………..14
2.4
Definition of entrepreneur………………………………………………15
2.5
Function of entrepreneur………………………………………………..16
2.6
Entrepreneurship
Education……………………………………………..17
2.7
The need of entrepreneurship
Education………………………………..18
2.8
Job creation opportunity for OTM
graduates thought entrepreneurship Education…………..19
2.9
The place of entrepreneurship skill in
OTM……………………………....20
2.10
Management as a pee requisite for
OTM………………..………………..21
2.11
Summary of literature review ………….………………..………………..22
CHAPTER
THREE:
3.1 Methodology……………..……..………………………………………..23
3.2 Introduction
……………………………………………………………...24
3.3 Research
design…………………………………………………………..25
3.4 Area of the study………………………………………….……………...26
3.5 Population
of the study……..……………………………….…………...27
3.6 Sample
of the study………………………………………………………28
3.7
Sampling techniques………………………………….………………..29
3.8 Instrumentation………………………………………………….……...30
3.9 Description
of the instrument……………………………………...........31
3.10 Validation
of the instrument…………………………………………….32
3.11 Methods of data analysis…………………………………………..……..33
3.12 Methods of the data collection…………………………………..……….34
CHAPTER
FOUR:
4.1
Presentation and analysis of data………………………...………………..35
4.2
Introduction…………….…………………………………………………36
4.3
Data analysis………………….…………………………………………..37
4.4
Results and discussion……………………………………………………38
CHAPTER
FIVE:
5.1
Summary findings conclusion and recommendation…………………….39
5.2
Introduction………………………………..……………………………..40
5.3
Summary……………………………………..…………………….……..41
5.4
Findings………………………………………..………………….……...42
5.5
Conclusion………………………………………………………………..43
5.6
Recommendation…………………………………………………………44
5.7
Suggestions for further studies……………………………………………45
5.8
Implications of the study……………………………………………….46
5.9
References……………………………………………………………...47
5.10
Appendix………………………………………………48
5.11
Questionnaire………………………………………….49
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study
The
term entrepreneurship is a concept that attract global interest today as a
result of its magnificent to contribution to global economy of development on
information communication technology which are the major agent for global
economy development.
However,
statistic has proven that entrepreneurship is regarded as one among the element
of national development and this realized through various form of innovation
reduction of unemployment rate through the creation of small and medium scale
enterprise. Adoption of technological skills in p of office technology and
management graduate in the development of the office and the nation necessitate
the proper training and education of office technology and management student.
The acquisition or office technology and management student as important as the
mastery and development of the professional skills and as the absence of these
qualities would under the effective application and utilization of the
profession skills.
The
quality required of the profession skills or that of an office technology and
management student embrace a sound general education, good business knowledge,
effective secretarial skills and desirable personal quality, which are a
combination of traits. Which lead uniqueness to the character of an office
technology and management student.
Entrepreneurship
has emerged as a transformative force in the global economy, driving
innovation, economic growth, and job creation. As societies adapt to the
ever-changing dynamics of the business world, entrepreneurship education has
gained significant attention as a means to cultivate and empower individuals
with the skills, knowledge, and mindset needed to excel in entrepreneurial
endeavors. In this context, one specific area of interest revolves around
understanding the impact of entrepreneurship education on graduates from
specialized fields, such as Office Technology and Management (OTM).
Office
Technology and Management is a discipline that equips students with a diverse
skill set in administrative tasks, office systems, and managerial
responsibilities. While traditionally associated with positions in office
environments, graduates of OTM programs possess valuable competencies that
extend beyond the confines of traditional employment. The integration of
entrepreneurship education into the curriculum of OTM programs has the
potential to unlock new horizons for these graduates, enabling them to harness
their skills and knowledge for entrepreneurial ventures, job creation, and
economic empowerment.
This
research topic delves into the multifaceted dimensions of the impact of
entrepreneurship education on OTM graduates. It seeks to unravel the
significance of entrepreneurship education in equipping these individuals with
the tools required to navigate the complexities of the contemporary business
landscape. To comprehend the implications fully, it is essential to explore
various aspects:
In
conclusion, this research topic explores the multifaceted impact of
entrepreneurship education on Office Technology and Management graduates. By
comprehensively examining skill development, mindset transformation, career
outcomes, economic contributions, and potential obstacles, this study aims to
provide a nuanced understanding of how entrepreneurship education empowers and
shapes the future of OTM graduates in the modern entrepreneurial landscape.
Ultimately, the findings will not only benefit educational institutions but
also policymakers, employers, and aspiring entrepreneurs seeking to harness the
full potential of OTM graduates in today's dynamic business world.
1.2 Statement of the problem
All
the nations of the world desire to attain a high level of development and
reduce unemployment and under-unemployment and under employment has driven the
government and education authority to include entrepreneurship education cannot
be overemphasized due to its importance to office technology and management
graduates in particular entrepreneurship education skills requires by office
technology and management graduates to tackle the problem of unemployment and
unskilled man power office technology and management graduates on the other
hand, need entrepreneurship skills in order to remain in the business world and
reduce the problem of unemployment among graduates. This study seeks to examine
the impact of entrepreneurship education to office technology and management
graduates.
1.3Aims and Objective
The
study will enable the researcher achieve the fallowing purpose.
1. To
evaluate the place of entrepreneurship skills in office technology and management.
2. To
examine job prospect of office technology and management graduates.
3. To
identify in the need of entrepreneurship education to office technology and
management graduates
4. To
establish how office technology education affect performance of an individual
in an organization
1.4 Significance of the study
This
study will be of great benefit to the government and student those who see
self-employment as a way of development and increasing a nation’s standard of
living if the finding of this study are implemented government will be able to
curb the problem of unemployment among graduates by formulating policies which
will create enable environment for those who want to invest our educational institution
will experience higher enrolment rate to student toward participation in
entrepreneurship education programmed who after graduation will be
self-employed. Finally, it will provide comprehensive information on the impact
of entrepreneurship to all office technology and management student this will
be achieved by equipping them with various modern techniques and skills which
enable them in the pursuit and achievement of self-employment.
1.5 Research questions
1. What
are the perception of entrepreneurship education in increasing the need of
office technology and management graduates?
2. What
are the job creation opportunities for office technology and management
graduates?
3. What
are the reason for entrepreneurship pursuit?
4. What
is the place of entrepreneurship skills in office technology and management?
1.6 Scope &Limitation
of the study
This
study was limited jigawa state polytechnic, dutse. And concentrated on the
impact of entrepreneurship education to office technology and management graduates.The
study found that exposure to entrepreneurship education influences. Agency
[SMEDAN] National office for technology acquisition and promotion reducing
unemployment among fresh graduate [Aja okorie and adali 2013] is also show that
entrepreneurial education should be taught with field 17 limitation of the
study error the effect of increased poverty lack of employment. Poor education
system it is general international labor office.
1.7
Historical Background of the Study
Following
the creation of Jigawa State on the 27 August, 1991 from old Ka State, the
Jigawa State Polytechnic was established in December, 1992 w central
administration at Kazaure. The Polytechnic consisted of four college namely:
College of Business and Management Studies, Dutse, College, Engineering and
Technology, Kazaure, College of Agriculture, Hadejia and College of Legal and
Islamic Studies, Ringim,
Later,
the state government renamed the Polytechnic after the late Emir of Kazaure,
Alhaji HusainiAdamu. In 2005, College of Legal and Islamic Studies Ringim
gained autonomy. Sequel to this development, the Polytechnic was left with
three Colleges; College of Business and Management Studies, Dutse, College of
Engineering and Technology, Kazaure and College of Agriculture, Hadejia.
In
the year 2007, the Federal Government took over the then College of Engineering
and Technology and the Central Administration at Kazaure as HusainiAdamu
Federal Polytechnic.
Consequent
upon this development, the College of Agriculture, Hadejia was granted autonomy
as a monotechnic institution by the state government, as such the state was
left with only the College of Business and Management Studies, Dutse. A
situation which fell short of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE)
requirements of science-art ratio of (70:30) for the establishment of a
full-fledged Polytechnic.
In
view of the above, therefore, the Jigawa State Government enacted a law for the
establishment of the present Polytechnic with three colleges namely; College of
Business and Management Studies (CBMS), College of Engineering and
Environmental Studies (CEES) and College of Science and Technology (CST) with
the Central Administration at Dutse. The
Polytechnic
has grown from strength to strength and by the year 2021, the council expanded
the colleges by four additional new colleges namely; College of Engineering
Technology (CET); College of Health Sciences (CHS); College of Social and
General Studies (CSGS); College of Technical and Vocational Education (CTVE).
The Institution has graduated students over the years that excelled in various
fields of human endeavor.
1.8 Definition of terms
Entrepreneur:
is an innovator who carries out new combination in ever-changing environment,
to initiate and accelerate the process of economic social and technological
development information so for your assignment you now the purpose of your
assignment is to gather enough information to come to a conclusion about
entrepreneurship education to office technology and management graduate that is
better you have decide to prove that entrepreneurship education will meet the
need of office technology and management but now you need to figure out how you
will collect the information and data needed to support the idea.
1.9 Plan Of The Study
In
analyzing the data that was collected, the researcher used simple percentage
method, according to the responses by the respondents.
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