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In Malaysia, job market was rapidly evolving. Entrepreneurship has become an increasingly attractive career option, especially for students in higher education institutions (IPTs) in Malaysia. This study aims to explore the relationship between entrepreneurial interest and spirit that impact on the career choice among IPT students in Malaysia. The research involved a survey of 385 students using a quantitative approach in form of survey to explore the relationship between entrepreneurial interest and spirit, and how these factors influenced the students career decisions. Data was analyzed descriptively and inferentially. Based on the study findings, both of entrepreneurial interest and entrepreneurial spirit toward career choice is high and positive. The study highlighted the importance of fostering entrepreneurial education within university students to enhance the interest and spirit towards the challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurship as a career. The results offer valuable insights for educators and ventures organizations by aiming to enhance the entrepreneurial among graduates in Malaysia.
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