PERCEIVED INFLUENCE OF NECESSITY ENTREPRENEURSHIP ON BUSINESS EDUCATION STUDENTS’ SURVIVAL IN PUBLIC TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN ANAMBRA STATE

Abstract

This study examines the perceived influence of necessity entrepreneurship on the survival of business education students in public tertiary institutions in Anambra State, Nigeria. Two research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. A descriptive research design was adopted, and the population comprised 1,105 business education students from four public tertiary institutions in Anambra State. Using simple random sampling, a sample of 332 business education students was selected. A structured questionnaire was used for data collection. Mean and standard deviation were used for analyzing the research questions, while an independent t-test was used to test the null hypotheses. The findings of the study revealed that necessity entrepreneurship has a strong influence on students’ academic engagement and financial stability. The study concludes that necessity entrepreneurship significantly enhances the academic and financial stability of students in public tertiary institutions in Anambra State. With adequate support, it serves as a practical and transformative strategy for student survival and holistic development. Based on the findings, the study recommends that tertiary institutions should establish support systems that integrate practical entrepreneurship education, funding access, wellness programs, and mentorship to enhance student survival and development