디자인씽킹 창업교육이 창업자기효능감, 창업준비행동과 창업의도에 미치는 영향

[Purpose] This study was conducted to examine the effects of design thinking entrepreneurship classes, which are significantly emphasized in career design－oriented entrepreneurship courses, on college students’ entrepreneurial self－efficacy, entrepreneurial preparation behaviors, and entrepreneurial intentions. [Methodology] A survey was conducted among 30 senior students from the humanities and business departments at A University in Gyeongnam, who had completed a course in design thinking for entrepreneurship. The survey used paired sample t－tests to evaluate the pre－ and post－effects on entrepreneurial self－efficacy, entrepreneurial preparation behavior, and entrepreneurial intention. [Findings] The results showed that design thinking entrepreneurship classes have a positive effect on college students’ entrepreneurial self－efficacy, preparation behaviors, and intentions. This outcome is due to the design thinking educational approach enabling students to experience practical problem－solving processes and fostering creative thinking. Students develop confidence and readiness by understanding real market needs through a user－centered approach and translating this into viable entrepreneurial ideas. This process appears to have reinforced entrepreneurial intentions by translating into concrete entrepreneurial actions. [Implications] Therefore, it is necessary to apply design thinking activities in entrepreneurship education. Such an approach will teach students user－centered problem－solving methods and develop the ability to transform innovative ideas into practical entrepreneurial plans through creative thinking.