The Role of Entrepreneurship Education in Technical and Vocational Training (TVET): Insights from Malaysian Architecture Students

Nowadays, entrepreneurship education is crucial not only in business management programs but also in technical and vocational education and training (TVET), to foster a well-rounded and sustainable educational landscape. This study explores the perceptions of diploma in architecture students at a Malaysian polytechnic on the role of entrepreneurship education within their TVET curriculum. Through a qualitative approach, semi-structured online interviews are conducted among second-year students who actively engaged in entrepreneurship courses and events, allowing for a deep exploration of their insights. Using NVivo 14 for thematic analysis, focusing on the identification of recurring themes and insights linked to students' experiences and perspectives on entrepreneurship education. The findings indicate a positive reception among architecture students toward institutional entrepreneurship education, highlighting their aspirations to enter the business world and emphasizing the value of an entrepreneurial mindset within technical fields. This research contributes to the understanding of how entrepreneurship education aligns with institutional goals, aiming to reveal insights into how the study objective contributes to students' sustainable educational development within a technical and vocational context. Nonetheless, the insights obtained serve as a critical foundation for future research and highlight key variables worth investigating for their role in shaping entrepreneurship education, particularly in developing nations like Malaysia.