Abstract:
Digital entrepreneurship is a dynamic and sustainable business model that aims to promote the
growth of the digital entrepreneurial ecosystem. This research examines the relationship between
entrepreneurship education and digital entrepreneurship intentions. Firstly, the role of digital
entrepreneurial self-efficacy as a mediator is examined, shedding light on the mechanisms through
which entrepreneurship education influences digital entrepreneurship intentions. Digital literacy is
introduced as a moderator to assess the boundary conditions under which this relationship may
vary. This study contributes to the existing literature by advancing our understanding of the
dynamics surrounding digital entrepreneurship intentions, particularly in the context of
entrepreneurship education. The study follows quantitative approach with target audience of 375
engineering graduates of 2022 and 2023 from top ranking engineering universities in Pakistan.
The results show that there is a significant positive relationship between entrepreneurship
education and digital entrepreneurship intentions. It is further confirmed that digital
entrepreneurial self-efficacy mediates the relationship between these two variables in a positive
manner, and digital literacy moderates the relationship between them such that if digital literacy is
high, then the relationship between entrepreneurial education and digital entrepreneurial intentions
will be strengthened. This research thus advances the existing literature by unraveling the intricate
dynamics of digital entrepreneurship intentions within the framework of entrepreneurship
education, contributing valuable insights for educators, policymakers, and practitioners in the field.
