Abstract:

Nowadays, in conditions of radical modernization of the higher education system, one of the most important problems is preparing competent, competitive specialists who are fluent in the practical skills of their profession, and able to operate efficiently at the level of world standards. The solution of this problem becomes possible when the high school graduate have all the necessary competences and capable to provide a productive professional activity by the time of graduation. The article presents the theoretical and practical aspects of students’ self-determination and their readiness to professional activity. Also the article has a proof that formed at the University youth entrepreneurial environment provides an additional opportunity to develop students ' professional competencies. The results of a research conducted with the help of questionnaires of the students involved in the innovation – entrepreneurship University’s track are described.