Factors Influencing Students’ Readiness to Implement Real-World Projects: A case study at a university

This study investigates the factors influencing students’ readiness to implement real-world projects, with a case study at a private university. Using a quantitative approach, data were collected from 176 students through structured questionnaires measuring four key constructs. Entrepreneurial Mindset refers to attitudes and behaviors such as innovation, resilience, and risk-taking. Problem Identification Skills reflect the ability to recognize, define, and analyze challenges. Mini Venture Experiences involve students engaging in small-scale entrepreneurial or project-based activities. Basic Business Skills include fundamental competencies in planning, finance, marketing, and management. The results, analyzed through Cronbach’s Alpha, descriptive statistics, T-Test, and One-Way ANOVA, confirmed that all four constructs significantly contribute to project implementation readiness. Students with prior practical experience and those in senior academic years exhibited notably higher readiness levels. These findings suggest that integrating mindset cultivation, structured skill development, and experiential learning into curricula can enhance students’ capacity to execute real-world projects effectively.