Maziriri, E. T., Chuchu, T., Nyagadza, Brighton ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7226-0635, Mabuyana, B., Maramura, T. C. and Dzingirai, M. (2025) Next-gen University Entrepreneurship: Unleashing the Power of Drop Shipping for Students. African Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 4 (3). pp. 287-314.

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Abstract

This study investigated the effects and advantages of drop shipping as a business model for university students. A qualitative research approach was utilised, featuring semi-structured interviews with 20 students from a large university. The findings revealed that education in drop shipping empowers students through “Empowerment through Knowledge,” aids them in overcoming business challenges as seen in “Overcoming Challenges,” offers pathways to financial independence, illustrated in “Financial Independence,” cultivates entrepreneurial skills as emphasised in “Building Entrepreneurial Skills,” encourages networking and collaboration as highlighted in “Networking and Collaboration,” and broadens their global business reach, as stated in “Global Reach.” The results bear practical significance for university administrators, career counsellors, and entrepreneurship educators, indicating that institutions could integrate drop shipping-related courses, workshops, and mentorship programmes to better prepare students for success in e-commerce. This study contributes to the literature by highlighting the potential of dropshipping as a viable entrepreneurial path for students.

Item Type:	Article
Status:	Published
DOI:	10.31920/2753-314X/2025/v4n3a13
School/Department:	London Campus
URI:	https://ray.yorksj.ac.uk/id/eprint/12754

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