Nur Hayati, Herawati Susilo, Ibrohim Ibrohim, Balqis Balqis
Developing entrepreneurial competencies is essential for science students to effectively transform scientific knowledge into economically valuable innovations. However, existing instruments for measuring entrepreneurial competencies remain generic and insufficiently aligned with the scientific context. This study aimed to evaluate the validity and reliability of an entrepreneurial competency measurement instrument, particularly within the context of biotechnology, for science university students in Indonesia. This study involved 346 students from 17 higher education institutions across Indonesia. The instrument comprised 52 items representing three core constructs: entrepreneurial knowledge, skills, and attitudes. Construct validity and reliability were assessed using item-total correlation, Cronbach’s Alpha, and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). The findings indicate that, this instrument demonstrates good fit, established convergent and discriminant validity, and satisfactory internal reliability. Most indicators exhibit significant factor loadings, with AVE values ranging from 0.51 to 0.68 and CR values ranging from 0.60 to 0.90. However, one construct had an CR below the recommended threshold of 0.7 (Knowledge Competency) and one indicator showed a factor loading below the threshold of 0.196 (Entrepreneurial Knowledge). Additionally, the three entrepreneurial competency constructs demonstrate significant positive correlations. These findings provide an instrument for measuring entrepreneurial competencies in the context of Indonesian science students. Further refinement of the indicators is recommended to improve greater validity and reliability. © 2026, Ozgen Korkmaz. All rights reserved.
Department of Biology, Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, Indonesia; Natural Science Education Study Program, Universitas Hasyim Asy’ari Tebuireng Jombang, Indonesia