Impact of Agripreneurial Curriculum on the Attitudes of Nigerian Undergraduates through the Mediating Role of Entrepreneurial Orientation

Abstract

This study investigated the impact of an agripreneurial curriculum (AC) on student attitudes, with a specific focus on the mediating role of entrepreneurial orientation (EO). A survey of 311 students from four agricultural universities in Nigeria was conducted using a structured questionnaire designed and administered through Google Forms. The data were analyzed using structural equation modeling. The research findings revealed that certain elements of EO, such as proactiveness and innovation, significantly predicted students’ agripreneurial attitudes and skills. Interestingly, risk-taking ability did not emerge as a significant factor in shaping agripreneurial attitudes. Furthermore, the findings revealed that an agripreneurship curriculum is a major predictor of students’ EO; however, it had no direct significant effect on students’ attitude and skill development. The key recommendation stemming from this research is to enhance the AC focus on improving students’ EO, thereby influencing their agripreneurial attitudes and fostering outcomes conducive to agribusiness creation. This research sheds light on the intricate dynamics that influence students’ agripreneurial intent.