From Classroom to Boardroom: Exploring the Impact of Environmental Education on Career Intentions of Entrepreneurship Students
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https://doi.org/10.71634/mcz7wh34Keywords:
entrepreneurship education, environmental education, sustainability, career intentionsAbstract
Higher education plays a crucial role in sustainable thinking and development. With ever increasing pressures of environmental challenges, entrepreneurship students will be looked to for responsible leadership and innovative problem-solving in their futures. This research explores the impact of environmental education on the career intentions of undergraduate entrepreneurship students. Through the thematic analysis of qualitative interviews, the study finds the challenges of students in embracing their university-enhanced eco-consciousness when searching for their graduate career.
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