Author(s): Kim Edward S. Santos

Abstract: The Philippines began a senior high school (K-12) curriculum in 2016 with the purpose of developing entrepreneurial students who are holistically developed, equipped with 21st-century skills, and prepared for the future. This study assessed the Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM) students’ entrepreneurial intentions, its influencing factors, motivators, and obstacles. The quantitative-descriptive research technique was utilized in this study. This study surveyed total of 89 senior high school students (comprising of 37 Grade 11 students and 52 Grade 12 students) of Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM) Strand from private schools in Nueva Ecija. This study assessed the ABM students’ entrepreneurial intentions, its influencing factors, motivators, and obstacles. It was then concluded that (1) rather than working as an employee in a corporation, student – respondents want to start their own business and be their own boss; and the course they attended had an effect on their self-efficacy in making professional selections; (2) they looked up to their family for advice on how to become an entrepreneur one day, which could be because their family has a business experience; (3) motivation factors show that student – respondent do not dwell on focusing personal gaining of status they will achieve then they become entrepreneurs as they are motivated to give support for potential entrepreneurs, use their creative talent, and take risk; and (4) to establish a business, one needs have sufficient savings to employ as capital, as well as entrepreneurial skills. It is also crucial to have the right mindset while starting a business because there are dangers and uncertainties to consider.

Keywords: Entrepreneur, Accountancy, Business, Management, Entrepreneurial.

DOI: 10.22161/ijels.3.2.17