Title:
EFFECTS OF PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING ON ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET DEVELOPMENT AMONG BUSINESS EDUCATION STUDENTS IN DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY, ABRAKA

Authors:
OKUDAYE, Israel Nnamdi PhD and Edionwe Nosakhare, PhD

Abstract:
This study examined the effects of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) on entrepreneurial mindset development among Business Education students in Delta State University, Abraka. Anchored on Constructivist Learning Theory, the research adopted a descriptive survey design with a census sampling technique involving all 245 undergraduate Business Education students across 200, 300, and 400 levels. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and simple linear regression at a 0.05 significance level. Findings revealed that ProblemBased Learning positively and significantly influences students' creativity, problem-solving abilities, and entrepreneurial initiative. Students exposed to PBL demonstrated enhanced capacity for generating innovative ideas, analyzing business challenges critically, making informed decisions, and proactively pursuing entrepreneurial opportunities. The study concludes that PBL serves as an effective pedagogical strategy for cultivating entrepreneurial competencies essential for self-reliance and career success in contemporary business environments. Recommendations include integrating PBL more systematically into Business Education curricula, organizing professional development programmes for lecturers, and redesigning instructional approaches to emphasize practical, problem-centred learning experiences.

Keywords:
Problem-Based Learning, entrepreneurial mindset, problem-solving, entrepreneurial Initiative, Business Education.

DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37500/IJESSR.2026.9328

Date of Publication: 30-06-2026