Impact of the Administration and Entrepreneurship Course on the Employability of Business Administration Graduates in Ecuadorian Universities (2023–2024)

Abstract

The study analyzes the impact of entrepreneurship courses on the employability of Business Administration graduates from Ecuadorian universities (2019–2023), within a labor context characterized by limited adequate employment and the prevalence of underemployment. Its objective is to determine the relationship between entrepreneurship education and job placement opportunities, as well as to identify influencing factors. A mixed-methods approach was used, combining documentary analysis of data from the National Survey of Employment, Unemployment, and Underemployment, a review of graduate follow-up studies, and a survey of graduates, allowing for a comparison between labor market data and perceptions of academic training. The results show that entrepreneurship courses strengthen competencies such as initiative generation, adaptability, and decision-making, which are associated with better employment opportunities. It is concluded that entrepreneurship education enhances employability, although its effectiveness depends on the alignment between academia, the labor market, and the development of complementary skills.