Impact Of Entrepreneurship Education On Students’ Innovation Capabilities: A Quantitative Analysis Of University Entrepreneurship Programs

The objective of the study is to investigate the role of entrepreneurship education in the innovation capability of students in universities in Pakistan. The problem to be addressed is the lack of knowledge about how entrepreneurship programs contribute to developing the innovative potential of students in higher education institutions. The main objective was to study the impact of entrepreneurial knowledge, capabilities and entrepreneurial attitude on the ability of students in innovation. A quantitative research design was used, with a structured questionnaire distributed to 350 students in the university's entrepreneurship course. Data was analysed using Descriptive statistics, Reliability testing, and Regression analysis with Dilation software, which employs the regression method. The reliability of the scale was satisfactory (Cronbach's alpha = 0.89). Regression Results The entrepreneurial knowledge (b=0.412, p<0.001), skills (b=0.361, p<0.001), and attitude (b=0.298, p<0.01) were found to have a significant, positive impact on innovation capability (R2=0.64). These results reinforce the idea that the promotion of entrepreneurship has a significant impact on the innovative grounds of students and on their ability to solve problems. The study suggests the need to integrate experiential learning, mentorship programmes, and project-based activities into entrepreneurship curricula to enhance practical innovation skills. The findings have valuable implications for the work of educators and policymakers trying to foster innovation-based education in universities.