Entrepreneurship education has been the focus in the Malaysian universities and entrepreneurial intentions have been proven as the primary predictors for future entrepreneurial behaviour among the students. Structural equation modelling is proposed as the methodology for the study as 'entrepreneurial intentions' is a 'latent' or 'unobservable' behaviour. A hypothetical model was developed for the study. Data was collected from 396 university students and analysed using structural equation modelling through AMOS 22.0. The model was tested through a two-stage SEM. The first stage was tested using a confirmatory factor analysis to evaluate constructs of validity and all CFA on constructs were tested for goodness fit of the structural model. The data was analysed with the conclusion and findings together with the implications of theory and practice. The paper discusses the recommendations for the study with regard to how entrepreneurship curricula and teaching methodologies should be improved and the roles of Malaysian universities in promoting entrepreneurship. Methods of how students' attitudes could be changed towards entrepreneurship, the roles of the government, SMEs, financial institutions and the parents of students towards a entrepreneurial society have been discussed. The limitations for the study and suggestions for further research have been proposed.

he current rate of unemployment among graduates in Malaysia has initiated the Malaysian government to look into entrepreneurship as a possible solution and this has led to the introduction of entrepreneurship education in most of the higher educational institutions. The research topic is, 'Effectiveness of entrepreneurship education in developing entrepreneurial intentions among the Malaysian university students'. A theoretical framework has been proposed to identify the research issues and gaps. The research design is purely quantitative using a structured questionnaire which was tested among 4 entrepreneurial-focused universities. The study investigates entrepreneurship education variables of curricula, teaching methodologies, universities roles against entrepreneurial intentions using attitude and stakeholder support systems as mediating variables. Data was collected from 396 respondents and analysed using the SPSS 22.0 and AMOS 22.0. The structural model was tested using a two-stage process. The model was tested using a CFA for goodness-of-fit indices and the direct and indirect effect of the mediating variables on the exogenous variables towards the endogenous through the application of a path analysis technique. Data analysis has been discussed, together with the implications and theory and practice. The paper discusses the conclusion and findings of the study and theoretical, methodological and practical contributions.

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