<![CDATA[Society 5.0 demands computational thinking (CT) skills among university students, particularly prospective economics teachers. This study examines how pedagogical competence and scientific capability key competencies of pre-service teachers influence CT, with locus of control (LOC) as a mediator. Data were collected via cross sectional survey from 375 economics education students (semester 5-8) across five Indonesian state universities (Java region) using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) grounded in Rotter's LOC theory (1966) and Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory (1997). Findings reveal pedagogical competence (β=0.929, p<0.01) and scientific capability (β=0.148, p<0.05) significantly predict CT directly, while LOC partially mediates both relationships (H6: β=1.820, p<0.001; H7: β=0.148, p<0.01). This study offers novel theoretical contributions by validating LOC mediation in non-STEM economics education context, unique to Indonesia's collectivist culture. Practically, findings inform teacher education programs (PPG/PGS) to integrate CT pedagogy modules that target the development of internal LOC in learning, and prepare educators to face the challenges of the digital economy.]]>
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