The purpose of this study is to identify and analyze factors that affect the entrepreneurial intentions of undergraduates in Sri Lanka. A total number of 152 undergraduates in a leading private higher educational institute in Sri Lanka was considered as the sample and the data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire .The data collected was analyzed using correlation and regression analysis through SPSS. Apart from the above, secondary data sources such as past research articles and e - sources were referred to explore for further insights. The results indicated that the proactive personality and perceived relational support have significant influence on entrepreneurial intentions. On the contrary, studies showed that the risk taking ability and perceived educational support do not have a significant influence on the entrepreneurial intention. The value of the research relates to identifying factors that affect the entrepreneurial intentions of undergraduates and communicate relevant findings to educators and responsible personalities to make necessary decisions to support to increase the number of entrepreneurs stepping out of Sri Lankan universities.
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To Cite this Article: Madhavika, W. D. N. (2019). Entrepreneurial Intentions of Sri Lankan Undergraduates. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 9(6), 202–213.
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