THE IMPACT OF AI-ENHANCED ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION ON ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTIONS AMONG STUDENTS OF ANAMBRA STATE POLYTECHNIC, MGBAKWU

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enhanced entrepreneurship education on entrepreneurial intentions among students at Anambra State Polytechnic, Mgbakwu. Grounded in the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB), the research examines how AI-driven tools, such as virtual learning platforms, predictive analytics, and AI-supported mentorship, influence students’ attitudes toward entrepreneurship, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control. A mixed-methods design was employed, combining a structured questionnaire administered to 90 current and former students, selected through stratified random sampling, with semi-structured interviews conducted with 15 purposively selected participants. Regression analysis revealed a significant positive relationship between AI-enhanced entrepreneurship education and entrepreneurial intentions, while thematic analysis of interviews highlighted how AI tools foster practical skills and confidence. Validity and reliability were ensured through pre-tested instruments and triangulation. The findings indicate that AI-driven interventions cultivate positive entrepreneurial attitudes, strengthen subjective norms, and enhance perceived behavioural control, thereby encouraging entrepreneurial ventures. The study recommends that Anambra State Polytechnic, integrate AI-powered tools into entrepreneurship curricula, develop AI-based simulation practical training, and establish AI-supported mentorship and funding platforms to promote sustainable entrepreneurial growth, contributing to transformative education and sustainable development.