Author(s):
1. Dragana Radevic,

Abstract:
Today, entrepreneurial behaviour is representing philosophy of development at the level of both individuals and the society. Entrepreneurship is not only a driving force for economic development that involves the creation of new jobs, improve competitiveness and economic growth. It also contributes to improved personal and self-fulfilment, and achievement of social goals. It is important to encourage entrepreneurship in all age groups. However, given that the students are a vital and promising structure of society, with the most innovative and creative potential, strengthening entrepreneurship among them is a must at any higher education institution. The subjects of this paper are, precisely, the factors influencing entrepreneurial behaviour among students. In the focus will be situational factors and their impact on entrepreneurial orientation of students and their motivation towards this type of mentioned behaviour. These are the following situational factors: 1. The perception of social reality and the current economic environment; 2. Family \"background\"; 3. Curricula and teaching activities in entrepreneurship; 4. Promotion of good practice. In of spite the mentioned survey, which will provide evidence of whether these elements have an impact on entrepreneurial behaviour, and more importantly, impact on the motivation of students to this type of behaviour, the subject of research will be, also, theoretical views with regard to these factors, with special emphasis on the question of whether formal education, in general, affects and encourages young people like this type of behaviour. Results of research at the University of Amsterdam, “Entrepreneurship, elections and performance - the role of higher education” show that impact of education on entrepreneurial performance is positive and significant. Author of the theory of career socialization, Dyer, believes that despite a number of other factors, affects the educational experience has influence, in a way that will develop individual\'s career. There are those authors who argue that formal education inhibit and “stifle” creativity and entrepreneurship, especially with the unadjusted means of learning, complex programs and inadequate access (Gerhard Plaschke, Harold Welsch, 1990). Having in mind uniqueness of the teaching process of entrepreneurship at University Donja Gorica, we have the ambition to get relevant answers and explanations regarding the connection between entrepreneurial orientation of students and development of entrepreneurial culture among the student population, with a general stimulating atmosphere during the studies, the social environment, curriculum and ways of working and learning with them.

Opening paper:
Yes

Date of abstract submission:
16.06.2011.

Number of visits:
802

Conference:
REDETE 2011