THE IMPACT OF BUSINESS EDUCATION ON SELF-EMPLOYMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP OF NIGERIAN SCHOOL GRADUATES

Abstract

The role and importance of small-scale enterprise in the economic development of a nation cannot be over emphasized. It is therefore no doubt a backbone of ever economy, including Nigerian. This paper discussed in detail the concept of Business Education, and the need for self-employment and entrepreneurship through Business education programme and how they are related. Various types of small business that facilitate the attainment of self-employment through Business Education programme and how they are discussed, top features that can enhance success in business and avert failure that are rampant in entrepreneurship programme. Likely problems retarding the development of entrepreneurship are highlighted and recommendations were made on how a business education can be a good entrepreneur and self-employed.