Gender and Entrepreneurship: The Case of Electrical Engineering

Abstract

Entrepreneurship has become increasingly important in Ecuador, and university students play a crucial role in fostering this culture. This analytical-descriptive study focuses on evaluating the entrepreneurial profile of electrical engineering students at the Universidad Bolivariana del Ecuador. Using a methodology that includes literature review, statistical analysis and a closed questionnaire of 25 questions, the study evaluates seven entrepreneurial traits: motivation, initiative, and personal energy, psychological profile, relational capacity, analytical capacity, innovation and creativity, and propensity for risk. The results reveal that key areas have average scores below the optimal level, indicating the need to strengthen these skills to improve students' employability in a challenging labour market.