This article aims to investigate the determinants of the inclination of Mekong river delta (MRD) graduates
towards entrepreneurship, with the purpose of providing viable solutions to authorities to enhance
the efficacy of entrepreneurial endeavours. The analysis relied on primary data derived from a survey
conducted in 2021, which involved 341 graduates from six provinces within the MRD. Various statistical
techniques were employed to analyse the data, including the Cronbach’s Alpha test, exploratory factor
analysis (EFA), and linear regression analysis. The findings reveal that the entrepreneurial intention of these
graduates is positively influenced by a multitude of factors, such as behaviour control, subjective norms,
attitude towards entrepreneurship, and perceived desirability, while being negatively impacted by the
propensity to act. The study’s primary contribution is the provision of an updated and cohesive framework
that enhances understanding of the entrepreneurial intention among graduates in the MRD. The author
offers actionable recommendations for various stakeholders: policymakers, universities, entrepreneurs, and
researchers.
Keywords:
attitude toward entrepreneurship
behaviour control,
entrepreneurial intention
, perceived
desirability, propensity to act, subjective norms.
Classification number:
2.2
