ENTREPRENEURIAL ASPIRATIONS OF ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE STUDENTS IN RAJAPALAYAM: A YOUTH PERSPECTIVE


Thinakaran M, Dr. Tamilmaran R
School of Management Studies, Tamil Nadu Open University, Anna Salai, Saidapet, Chennai – 600 015
Abstract
Entrepreneurship is the process of identifying opportunities, taking risks, and creating new products or services to meet the needs of society. An entrepreneur is a person who starts, organizes, and manages a business with the aim of earning profit while contributing to economic growth. Entrepreneurship plays a vital role in the development of a country by generating employment, encouraging innovation, and improving living standards. The study adopted a descriptive research design to examine the entrepreneurial aspirations of Arts and Science college students in Rajapalayam. The research used both primary and secondary data. Primary data is collected directly from students through a structured questionnaire to capture their views, aspirations, and perceived barriers. Secondary data is gathered from books, research journals, government reports, websites, and previous studies related to entrepreneurship and youth development. A sample size of 120 Arts and Science college students is selected for the study. The study used simple random sampling technique, ensuring that every student in the population has an equal chance of being selected. This method reduced bias and improves the reliability of the findings. The target population of the study consists of Arts and Science college students studying in various colleges located in Rajapalayam.
Keywords: Entrepreneur, Challenges, Barriers, Students and Arts and Science Colleges.
Journal Name :
EPRA International Journal of Economic and Business Review(JEBR)

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Published on : 2026-02-10

Vol : 14
Issue : 2
Month : February
Year : 2026
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