Technology and entrepreneurial perceptions among management sciences students at a South African University of Technology
Lentswe Mosweunyane ORCID ↗ · Sive Mbangiswano ORCID ↗
International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science · 2025 · Vol. 14 / Issue 8 · 374-384
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Abstract
This study investigates the perceptions of Management Sciences students in Bloemfontein, South Africa, regarding the role of technology in facilitating entrepreneurship and its impact on business success. In the context of a rapidly evolving technological landscape, the research aims to evaluate students' knowledge, attitudes, and comprehension of how technology influences entrepreneurial endeavours. Utilising a quantitative approach, this study identifies gaps in students' understanding, assesses their readiness to embrace technological advancements, and evaluates their awareness of the strategic importance of technology in the entrepreneurial journey. Findings reveal significant insights into students' perceptions and highlight areas for improvement in educational curricula designed to enhance technological literacy among aspiring entrepreneurs. This study contributes to the development of interventions that equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate the increasingly digital entrepreneurial landscape, thereby promoting a generation of technologically proficient and entrepreneurial-minded individuals.
Keywords: {'name': 'Technology in entrepreneurship; Student perceptions; Management Sciences students; Entrepreneurship education; Technological readiness'}
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Lentswe Mosweunyane
Central University of Technology
Sive Mbangiswano
Central University of Technology
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