TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose The purpose of this study is to show effect of entrepreneurship on entrepreneurial intention. Currently, the long-term global economic crisis is accelerating, and the concerns for future uncertainties are spreading throughout our society. The ICT majors in Busan region are no exception so that business start-up is being considered as a new alternative to survive and grow in such uncertain environments at home or abroad. That is, business start-ups and entrepreneurship are being emphasized as a strategy that individuals can change not only one’s own life but also the fate of a region and even the destiny of a country.Design/methodology/approach For this reason, the youth start-ups based on social networks and leadership have become the focus of our social concern along with the entrepreneurship that can actively cope with the ever-changing global environments. Thus, some of the major factors (i.e. innovation, enterprise and risk-taking) which should be considered when promoting the entrepreneurial intention of the ICT majors in Busan region have been researched, as well as the concept of entrepreneurship itself.Findings This demonstrates that young people will be able to successfully lead their start-up companies through their enterprising spirit, networks and leadership and learning with firm determination. Therefore, it is important to make such a network and leadership-based entrepreneurship become foundational in overcoming the long-term Korean economic depression; surviving in such an opaque situation; leading the growth and development of Busan region; and becoming the driving force for national growth, by developing the unique characteristics and strength of the students.Originality/value In this regard, this study will be useful for understanding the entrepreneurship of the ICT majors in Busan region more while contributing to the invigoration of a creative economy by studying the factors essential for the entrepreneurship and development of networks and leadership.
VL  - 11
IS  - 2
SN  - 2071-1395
DO  - 10.1108/APJIE-08-2017-024
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/APJIE-08-2017-024
AU  - Park Cheolwoo
PY  - 2017
Y1  - 2017/01/01
TI  - A study on effect of entrepreneurship on entrepreneurial intention: Focusing on ICT majors
T2  - Asia Pacific Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
PB  - Emerald Publishing Limited
SP  - 159
EP  - 170
Y2  - 2024/04/19
ER  -