Entrepreneurial potential and intentions of students in Kosovo and Metohija

Authors

  • Bojan Stojčetović Kosovo and Metohija Academy of Applied Studies, Leposavić, Serbia
  • Sanja Marinković Kosovo and Metohija Academy of Applied Studies, Leposavić, Serbia
  • Ljiljana Arsić University of Priština, Kosovska Mitrovica, Faculty of Economy in Kosovska Mitrovica, Serbia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5937/bizinfo2201081S

Keywords:

Kosovo and Metohija, entrepreneurship, students, entrepreneurial potential

Abstract

The goal of this research is to analyze the entrepreneurial intentions and potentials of students from the two units of Kosovo and Metohija academy of professional studies (in Zvečan and Uroševac with a temporary headquarters in Leposavić). For the purposes of this research, a survey of a sample of 180 students was applied. Insufficient information on entrepreneurship support programs and insufficient financial resources can be pointed out as the main problems identified in this research. Having in mind the observed problems, it is necessary to define appropriate measures for overcoming them. Also, the paper gives a comparative overview of the results of research conducted with high school students in Vojvodina. At the same time, certain differences in the attitude of students from Vojvodina and Kosovo and Metohija can be noticed, which can be attributed, among other things, to the political, economic and legal characteristics of the environment.

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2022-06-30

How to Cite

Stojčetović, B., Marinković, S., & Arsić, L. (2022). Entrepreneurial potential and intentions of students in Kosovo and Metohija . BizInfo (Blace) Journal of Economics, Management and Informatics, 13(1), 81–86. https://doi.org/10.5937/bizinfo2201081S