Moderating Role of Perceived Social Support on the Relationship Between Entrepreneurship Education and Entrepreneurial Intention

Journal of Entrepreneurship and Business 104 Abstract Globally, the need for entrepreneurial activities for young graduates have become an important area of concern for researchers and policymakers. One of the main concerns that warrant this research to be undertaken is the low number of graduates venturing into entrepreneurship. Hence, we aim to investigate the effects of or entrepreneurial education (EE) on entrepreneurial intentions (EI) with the role of perceived social support as a moderating variable. To test the objectives, a cross-sectional research design was employed. Data was collected using a selfcompleted questionnaire that was distributed to 398 undergraduate students of the Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria-. Upon collection, the data was analysed using SmartPLS software for Partial Least Squares modelling. Based on the results, the relationship between EE EI was not found to be significant. However, the findings also revealed that the interaction between the perception of social support and EE on EI was significant. Thus, this work provided important implications for policymakers responsible for entrepreneurship development. In particular, an understanding of the factors leading to the formation of EI is important for managers who are responsible for promoting and facilitating entrepreneurship programs.