ABSTRACT

The main objective of this study is to provide an overview of the determinants of entrepreneurial intentions using self-efficacy approach. The model used in this study is Bird’s Contexts of Entrepreneurial Intentionality model as the application of the Plan Behavior Theory. This study involved 162 students as samples, and data were collected through observations, questionnaires and interviews. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results showed that the level of self-efficacy of SMK 3 Garut students was much higher than that of the students of SMKN 9 Bandung in some indicators, such as in looking for opportunities in entrepreneurship, achieving maximum results in each task or job, learning on time, resolving the problems successfully, being motivated to others’ success, and being passionate to complete the targets.