Potencial empreendedor dos acadêmicos de Administração da Pontifica Universidade Católica de Goiás

Abstract

The research addresses entrepreneurship and aims to analyze the profile and entrepreneurial potential of Administration students at the Pontifical Catholic University of Goiás, using the Carland Entrepreneurship Index (CEI). The methodology used uses descriptive research with a quantitative approach in the field within a universe of 350 students and a sample of 103 through the application of questionnaires. The results indicate the entrepreneurial potential of students with a focus on planning, the ability to take risks, the development of personal characteristics such as optimism, the ability to face challenges and take risks, credibility, strategic and operational excellence of the business, quality and development of a good image and, finally, always seeing opportunities to undertake and grow.