Kahanas: Profiling Entrepreneurial Skills of Students in Malapatan College of Science and Technology

This study investigates the entrepreneurial skill profile of 139 BS Entrepreneurship students at Malapatan College of Science and Technology, drawn from culturally diverse backgrounds, Indigenous Peoples (34%), Moro (18%), and Christians (48%). Employing a descriptive quantitative research design and an adapted standardized instrument, the study assessed seven core entrepreneurial competencies. Results indicate that teamwork, time management, and marketing are the most prevalent skills, while communication, customer service, networking, and problem-solving remain underdeveloped. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) revealed no statistically significant differences in entrepreneurial skill practice across demographic variables, suggesting equitable exposure to entrepreneurship education. The findings underscore the need for differentiated, inclusive, and culturally sensitive pedagogical interventions. Anchored on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4 (Quality Education), 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), the study advocates for strengthened experiential learning, targeted communication training, and community-based enterprise initiatives. These insights aim to guide institutional strategies for cultivating entrepreneurial capacity among marginalized and multicultural youth populations.

Entrepreneurial skills, cultural diversity, teamwork, time management

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