University and entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurial intention inMadrid private university students

Goals: exploring the "entrepreneurial intention", describing its influencing factors and exploring the role the University plays in its development. Methodology: qualitative through interpretative phenomenology. Sample: 14 students selected through theoretical intentional sampling. Main findings: the entrepreneurial intention is already present in some students before starting their University studies and in others, it develops within this period. They find motivation in both internal and external factors. And they think that specific personal qualities, having a viable idea, financing and professional advice are influencing factors towards the intention to undertake a project. The university plays an important role in this process. However, there are some areas for improvement identified: practical knowledge to start a business project and expansion of students 'forward-thinking during their studies.