Motivational Factors and Students Entrepreneurial Intention in Pakistan

Entrepreneurs are contributing a lot for the economic and social development of each country of world. The aim of this study is to identify motivational factors for graduates and undergraduates of business studies for entrepreneurial intention. The empirical research was carried on with 19 motivational items for entrepreneurs and survey information collected from 114 students of Department of Management Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur was collected. In order to find out results, the principle component analysis, t test, and descriptive statistics was used. The results indicate that students have high motivation for involving in entrepreneurial career, and seven motivational factors obtained from this research (Desire for independence, Job security factor, Capital investment, Successful entrepreneurial Role models, Market opportunity, Earning, and Challenging career). Government, nonprofit and development organizations, and universities should strive for providing better training, opportunities and environment for these motivated students and assist them to work for them, for their family, and for society.