The Influence of Entrepreneurial Personality and Mental Readiness on Students' Entrepreneurial Interest in the Sharia Business Management Study Program

Abstract

This study examines the influence of entrepreneurial personality and mental readiness on students' entrepreneurial interest in the Sharia Business Management Study Program. This issue is important given the limited availability of employment opportunities and the need for the younger generation to create halal and productive business opportunities. This study uses a quantitative approach with a survey method. Data were collected through questionnaires from 150 students of the Sharia Business Management Study Program, determined using the Slovin formula from a population of 240 students. Data analysis was performed using multiple linear regression with SPSS. The results show that entrepreneurial personality and mental readiness have a positive and significant influence on students' entrepreneurial interest, both partially and simultaneously. Together, the two variables explain 34.2% of the variance in entrepreneurial interest, while the remaining 65.8% is explained by other factors. These findings highlight the importance of developing entrepreneurial character and strengthening students' mental readiness in supporting the growth of entrepreneurial interest in accordance with sharia principles.