THE IMPACT OF ISLAMIC STUDIES BACKGROUND ON ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTION: A THEORY OF PLANNED BEHAVIOUR APPROACH

Abstract

This study investigates the influence of an Islamic studies background on entrepreneurial intention through the Theory of Planned Behaviour. Previous research has established the significance of motivational factors in entrepreneurial intention: personal attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavior control. The questionnaire was distributed to 75 first-year faculty of Islamic Study students who took the basic entrepreneurship and in-novation course. The result was analyzed using SPSS 28 and Smart PLS4. The result showed that only personal attitude and perceived behavior control among Islamic major students significantly correlate with entrepreneurial intention. Surprisingly, perceived be-havior control demonstrated a stronger impact compared to other factors. Notably, sub-jective norm exhibited no significant relationship. This study recommends customizing educational approaches for students of Islamic studies backgrounds, emphasizing moti-vational aspects and skill development to foster their entrepreneurial intentions.