UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN AN ONLINE TRAINING COURSE UNDER THE ECOVIP INTERNATIONAL PROJECT: A CASE AT CAN THO UNIVERSITY, VIETNAM

Autor/innen

  • Thai Cong Dan School of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University, Can Tho City, Vietnam
  • Nguyen Thi Be Ba School of Social Sciences and Humanities, Can Tho University, Can Tho City, Vietnam
  • Nguyen Thi Huynh Phuong School of Social Sciences and Humanities, Can Tho University, Can Tho City, Vietnam
  • Do Van Tien University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejsss.v11i1.1930

Schlagwörter:

entrepreneurship education, online learning, university students, start-up mindset, ECOViP project

Abstract

This study explored university students’ perceptions of entrepreneurship following their participation in an online training course conducted under the ECOViP international project. A total of 108 students from Can Tho University, Vietnam, engaged in nine virtual sessions totaling 30 hours, in collaboration with two partner universities. The course content was structured into three key parts: foundational knowledge of entrepreneurship, business idea development models, and practical entrepreneurial execution skills. Topics included entrepreneurial mindset, opportunity recognition, innovative and sustainable business models, business planning, pitching techniques, and accessing support resources. Teaching was delivered by lecturers from all three institutions, supported by guest speakers who were industry professionals from the tourism, hospitality, and business sectors across Vietnam. Data were collected through pre- and post-tests with 48 multiple-choice questions across seven thematic categories, as well as open-ended questions and in-depth interviews. Quantitative analysis revealed significant gains in students’ entrepreneurial knowledge and awareness. Qualitative insights indicated mindset transformation, increased motivation, and a stronger grasp of start-up processes. Participants praised the use of real-life case studies and expert interaction, while suggesting more localized content. The findings support experiential learning and prior research on digital entrepreneurship education. Recommendations are offered for educators to enrich content and methods, and for students to pursue ventures post-graduation. This study contributes to the growing literature on online entrepreneurial education in developing contexts.

 

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Autor/innen-Biografien

  • Thai Cong Dan, School of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University, Can Tho City, Vietnam

    Dr. Thai Cong Dan is a Senior Lecturer of English at the School of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University (CTU), Vietnam. He obtained his Ph.D. in Educational Administration (English Program) from Naresuan University, Thailand, in 2010, and his M.A. in Cultural Aspects and Literature from the University of Notre Dame du Lac, Indiana, USA, in 1999. Dr. Dan’s academic and research interests span a wide range of areas, including TEFL/TESOL, intercultural communication, English language education at both secondary and tertiary levels, foreign literature, and English for Specific Purposes (ESP) in fields such as Political Education, Tourism, Hospitality, Journalism, Environmental Studies, and Sociology. He is particularly engaged in curriculum design, language assessment, professional development, educational program management, and educational administration. In addition, Dr. Dan is recognized for his expertise in the field of tourism education. He can be contacted via email at tcdan@ctu.edu.vn, and his ORCID is https://orcid.org/0009-0002-9566-8128.

  • Nguyen Thi Be Ba, School of Social Sciences and Humanities, Can Tho University, Can Tho City, Vietnam

    Dr. Nguyen Thi Be Ba is the Chairwoman of the Department of History-Geography-Tourism (DoHGT), School of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSSH), Can Tho University (CTU), Vietnam, where she holds a doctoral degree. Her research interests include tourism education, community-based tourism, ecotourism development, and other facets of the tourism and hospitality sectors. She can be reached at ntbba@ctu.edu.vn.

  • Nguyen Thi Huynh Phuong, School of Social Sciences and Humanities, Can Tho University, Can Tho City, Vietnam
    Ms. Nguyen Thi Huynh Phuong is a Lecturer in the Department of History-Geography-Tourism (DoHGT), School of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSSH), Can Tho University (CTU), Vietnam. She is also a Ph.D. candidate at the School of Hospitality and Tourism, Hue University, Vietnam. Her research focuses on hospitality and tourism education, project management in tourism, and various aspects of the tourism industry. She can be contacted at nthphuong@ctu.edu.vn.
  • Do Van Tien, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

    Mr. Do Van Tien is a freelance tour guide and an M.A. candidate at the Faculty of Vietnamese Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (USSH, VNUHCM). He can be contacted at xuanle147za@gmail.com.

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2025-04-28

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