Undergraduates’ Barriers to Creative Thought and Innovative in a New Millennial Era

Developing creative thought and innovative action among graduates is pertinent in this competitive age. However, to what extend graduates were allowed to develop creativity in classroom? This study was intended to examine barriers to creativity and innovation in a local university. This study utilized a survey method using cross sectional research design. 202 graduate students participated in this study. The findings showed moderate barriers related to self-confidence and risk taking, need for conformity, use of systematic analysis, use of abstract, task achievement and physical environment. The practical implications of these findings were discussed in this paper.