Abstract:

Entrepreneurial education plays a critical role in developing the knowledge, skills, and mindset essential for entrepreneurial success. Beyond education, entrepreneurial self-efficacy—defined as confidence in performing entrepreneurial tasks—and entrepreneurial attitude—characterized by risk-taking, perseverance, and innovation—are key factors shaping an entrepreneurial mindset. This study investigates the effects of entrepreneurial education, self-efficacy, and attitude on the entrepreneurial mindset of Indonesian higher education students. A quantitative experimental design was employed, with data collected from 345 respondents using a structured survey. Multiple regression analysis indicates that entrepreneurial education and attitude significantly influence the entrepreneurial mindset, with attitude emerging as the most dominant predictor. In contrast, entrepreneurial self-efficacy does not exhibit a significant direct effect, suggesting that confidence alone is insufficient without a supportive attitudinal foundation. These findings emphasize the importance of incorporating experiential learning, attitudinal reinforcement, and real-world engagement into entrepreneurship education. The study offers practical implications for educators and policymakers in designing holistic entrepreneurship programs that integrate cognitive, behavioral, and attitudinal dimensions to foster entrepreneurial success.