Entrepreneurship Education Research Articles

The role and empirical research of innovation and entrepreneurship education in cultivating college students' entrepreneurial skills and innovation ability

This article aims to explore the role of innovation and entrepreneurship education in cultivating entrepreneurial skills and innovative capabilities among college students, and supports this claim through empirical research. It first introduces the definition and importance of innovation and entrepreneurship education, emphasizing its role in fostering students' innovative thinking, creativity, and entrepreneurial potential. Then, from the perspective of students, it discusses the effects of innovation and entrepreneurship education on enhancing their entrepreneurial intentions, knowledge, and skills.

How Does Perceived University Support Boost Students’ Entrepreneurial Intentions?

AbstractThis investigation aims to study the influence of psychological characteristics, entrepreneurial education, and students’ perceptions of institutional support provided by higher education institutions (HEIs) on entrepreneurial intention. For the development of this research, a questionnaire was applied to students in the areas of economic and business sciences, who were attending the final year of their Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. The data was collected from three HEIs in the North of Portugal, and partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to test the proposed model. By addressing the combined effects of perceived institutional support and entrepreneurial education on entrepreneurial self-efficacy and intentions, this research offers both theoretical and practical contributions. Theoretically, this study extends the application of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) by integrating the concepts of entrepreneurial self-efficacy and entrepreneurial mindset. The research highlights the positive impact of perceived HEI support and entrepreneurial education on students’ entrepreneurial self-efficacy, which, in turn, influences their adherence to planned behavior and the development of an entrepreneurial mindset. This nuanced understanding advances the discourse on how educational environments can shape entrepreneurial intentions. Practically, the findings provide actionable insights for HEIs, enabling them to evaluate and enhance their support mechanisms and educational programs to more effectively cultivate entrepreneurial intentions among students. This research is, therefore, original in its approach, addressing a critical gap in the literature by empirically examining the combined effects of psychological characteristics, entrepreneurial education, and perceived HEI support on entrepreneurial intention. Through this investigation, we contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the factors that drive entrepreneurial intention, thus offering a foundation for universities to optimize their strategies in support of student entrepreneurship.

The Nexus Between Digital Technology, Innovation, Entrepreneurship Education, and Entrepreneurial Intention and Entrepreneurial Motivation: A Systematic Literature Review

Entrepreneurship Education (EE) is renowned for developing students’ managerial aptitudes, skills, and ideas for self-reliance. The inclusion of digital technology and innovation in EE is necessary to enhance Entrepreneurial Intention (EI) and Entrepreneurial Motivation (EM) for technological revolution and economic development. The aim of the systematic literature review is to (i) identify the current study on digital technologies, innovation, EE, EI, and EM, (ii) highlight how digital technology and innovation shape EE to achieve EI and motivation among students, and (iii) offer new advice on the future EE in a digital era. A search strategy was instituted to ascertain the required publications from Scopus, Web of Science, DOAJ, IEEE, ProQuest, SAGE Journals, Taylor & Francis, and Wiley. The publications were between 2010 and 2024, with no language restrictions. Out of the 108 identified publications from the search, 69 publications representing 54 separate papers were used in the review. Digital transformation in EE requires significant studies to determine its role in economic development and job creation. This review identified several themes in the publications, such as innovation, motivation, skills development, digital technology, EE’s impact, and factors of EE. The sustainability and future expectations of EE through digital technology and innovation are highlighted in the review. The study identified several findings, such as factors depriving EE, such as experience, investment, teachers, infrastructure, technology, market size, government, competition, culture, and funds. Further findings are a strategic vision of EE through policies to embrace innovation and digital technology practices and to achieve EM and EI. Also, the selected papers for the review are current publications at 61.1%, the quantitative method at 42.3% and journal articles at 88.9%. It is prudent to review EE’s appropriateness in a digital and innovative environment and to identify the impact on EM and EI among students.

Entrepreneurial passion of business and technical students: The roles of subjective norms, entrepreneurial education, entrepreneurial self-efficacy, and risk propensity

Entrepreneurial passion plays a critical role in entrepreneurial intention and behavior, which in turn promote innovation, new jobs, and economic development. However, research on the antecedents of entrepreneurial passion remains scarce. This study aimed to investigate the effects of environmental factors, including subjective norms and entrepreneurial education, on entrepreneurial passion; the roles of risk propensity and entrepreneurial self-efficacy (ESE) were examined as well. Data were gathered from 919 business and technical students in Vietnam. Analysis was performed using partial least-squares structural equation modeling. The results showed that subjective norms had positive effects on entrepreneurial passion, and subjective norms and ESE mediated the effect of entrepreneurial education on entrepreneurial passion. Moreover, risk propensity moderated the effect of ESE on entrepreneurial passion. This study is among the first studies to uncover the direct effect of subjective norms on entrepreneurial passion, as well as the moderating effects of risk propensity on the relationship between ESE and entrepreneurial passion. We also revealed the mediating roles of subjective norms and ESE in the relationship between entrepreneurial education and entrepreneurial passion.

Academic Entrepreneurial Orientation for Sustainable Development Goals in Higher Education in Indonesia: A Confirmatory Factor Analysis

Objective: This study aims to create a model for measuring the academic entrepreneurial orientation of higher education lecturers in Indonesia. Theoretical Framework: Academic entrepreneurship theory describes the perspective of commercialization of research in higher education to benefit society. This theoretical framework highlights the importance of individual entrepreneurial orientation in commercialization and academic entrepreneurship in higher education. Method: This research uses a quantitative survey. The target population was lecturers who have conducted research with commercial potential at eleven state universities in Indonesia. The research consisted of 330 samples, according to the ideal number of samples for structural equation modeling (SEM) analysis. Data analysis was conducted using confirmatory factor analysis and SEM techniques using the AMOS 21 program. Results and Discussion: The study shows that 15 factors contribute to lecturers' academic entrepreneurial orientation, proving to measure and explain their existence in the model and significantly supporting it. Research Implications: This study's findings can be a practical guide for universities to measure the entrepreneurial orientation of lecturers and develop it in the future. For the academic world, this research can inspire further research in the field of entrepreneurship, especially academic entrepreneurship. Originality/Value: This study presents a new model for building and measuring the academic entrepreneurial orientation of higher education lecturers in Indonesia in support of sustainable development goals.

Entrepreneurship education and digital transformation, opportunities and challenges in Indonesia

This article explores the landscape of entrepreneurship education in Indonesia amid the wave of digital transformation. The research method uses Systematic Literature Review (SLR) to review research results sourced from journals indexed in Sinta or nationally accredited journals in Indonesia which can be accessed on Google Scholar. The conclusion, (i) Digital transformation-based entrepreneurship education creates a new learning model in colleges with the aim of developing entrepreneurial attitudes and values among young people, especially students, so as to produce entrepreneurial intentions. (ii) Higher education as an entrepreneur education provider must follow the progress of digital transformation in the teaching process of entrepreneurship education so that digital literacy among lecturers and students is getting better. (iii) The participation of stakeholders, the Government, college and the business world, is expected to provide support in policy making, especially curriculum changes in accordance with current circumstances in creating new business actors or entrepreneurial intentions.

Entrepreneurship-Based Education: Teaching Students to Think Creatively and Innovatively

Entrepreneurship-based education in the era of globalization and fast-developing technology is becoming increasingly important for the younger generation to face the challenges of a dynamic world of work. The purpose of this study is to explore the effectiveness of entrepreneurship education in shaping an innovative mindset among students. The methods used in this study include qualitative analysis through a literature review approach to analyze and summarize various relevant sources on entrepreneurship education and the development of creative and innovative thinking skills in students. The results showed that entrepreneurship-based education successfully improved students' skills in identifying opportunities, solving problems creatively, and adapting to change. The implication of this study confirms that the integration of entrepreneurship education in the curriculum can significantly contribute to the development of relevant skills for students, as well as encourage innovation and economic growth in society. Further research is recommended to explore different approaches in teaching entrepreneurship and their impact on students' long-term development.

A Practical Study on the Integration of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education and Professional Education in Higher Vocational Colleges

Innovation and entrepreneurship education is an important carrier to stimulate higher vocational students’ innovative spirit, and entrepreneurial enthusiasm and enhance vocational students’ professional quality and professional spirit. This paper analyzes the problems and challenges of the integration of innovation and entrepreneurship education and professional education in higher vocational colleges from three aspects: value connotation, innovation and entrepreneurship education system and practical teaching base. Based on the current innovation and entrepreneurship education reform practice in some higher vocational colleges, this paper puts forward the practical path of the integration of innovation and entrepreneurship education and professional education in higher vocational colleges, which provides a reference for the innovation and entrepreneurship education reform in higher vocational colleges.

Integrasi Kewirausahaan dan Pendidikan Islam dalam Peningkatan Kesejahteraan Masyarakat

The integration of Islamic education with entrepreneurship is an effort to bring about changes in people's quality of life, attitudes and decision making. Especially for students studying at Islamic boarding schools, this knowledge is very important to learn. In this research, researchers used a qualitative descriptive approach using observation, interviews and documentation. Determining informants using the proportional sampling method. This research found: 1) integration of entrepreneurship and Islamic education is needed to improve the welfare of the community in that location because: a) community leaders are very steeped in religion so they always prioritize religion in everything. b) portrait of the diversity of livelihoods of the surrounding community; c) to establish social, religious and entrepreneurial relations with the surrounding community; 2) implementation of the integration of entrepreneurship and Islamic education in improving the welfare of the Sangen Modern Islamic Boarding School community is carried out by implementing entrepreneurship programs in the fields of fisheries, agriculture and cooperatives/canteens within the Islamic boarding school. Keywords: Integration; Entrepreneurship; Islamic education; Well-being Public

Model of University Entrepreneurial Education Development Strategy for Preparing the Golden Generation Toward 2045: Islamic Entrepreneurship Perspective

This study aims to develop entrepreneurial strategies based on sharia principles at Universitas Syiah Kuala to prepare students for Indonesia’s Golden Era 2045. Key concepts explored include sharia-based entrepreneurship education, curriculum reform, and business incubation. Using Soft Systems Methodology (SSM), the research identifies and implements changes through curriculum redesign, workshops, strategic partnerships, and the establishment of a sharia business incubator. Data collection involved surveys and interviews with students, faculty, and local business stakeholders over six months. The results indicate increased student engagement and business creation aligned with sharia values. These findings highlight the importance of integrating Islamic principles into entrepreneurship education, offering valuable insights for other universities seeking to develop similar programs.

Gen Z's Motivation and Challenges in Blitar for Running Family Business

This study aims to explore the motivations of Generation Z in Blitar in running a family business. Using a qualitative approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews with 25 respondents involved in family businesses. The results showed that their main motivations included responsibility for family tradition and heritage, the desire to achieve financial independence, and self-development. Despite significant challenges such as financial difficulties and competition, respondents showed resilience and innovation in overcoming obstacles. The strategies implemented included product innovation, digital marketing, and good financial management. These findings provide important insights into the role of Gen Z in family businesses and their implications for local economic development, as well as highlighting the need for support for entrepreneurship education and access to financial resources.

Construction and Optimization Strategies for an Online Teaching Platform for College Students' Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education

With the advent of a new era, college student entrepreneurship education has garnered significant attention from universities and society at large. The aid of information technology brings new opportunities for the smooth execution of this work. Traditional education modes, affected by objective factors, have clear drawbacks. To enhance contemporary students' innovative abilities and core competitiveness, it is necessary to build a comprehensive online teaching platform for entrepreneurship education based on actual development conditions. This platform can leverage the advantages of the internet and information technology to accurately analyze students' learning abilities and needs, providing them with personalized educational resources. Moreover, incorporating virtual laboratories and simulated entrepreneurship into practical teaching can effectively cultivate students' problem-solving abilities, fostering the development of entrepreneurship education in universities and nurturing more well-rounded talents for society.

Resilience rewritten: Ann’s journey from adversity to entrepreneurship

Research methodology None. Case overview/synopsis The case study follows Ann’s journey towards entrepreneurship, focusing on the challenges she faced and how early educational interventions influenced her life decisions. Despite numerous obstacles, Ann’s perseverance, bolstered by her family’s support and her passion, led to her successful reintegration into academia and the launch of an entrepreneurial venture in the UK. Her story highlights the dilemma of balancing educational attainment with entrepreneurial aspirations, especially for at-risk students. Ann’s experience prompts critical discussions about the intersection of education and entrepreneurship, the importance of experiential learning and the role of mentorship in realizing business ideas. The nurturing environment of her business school, through guest lectures and real-world success stories, played a significant role in shaping her academic and professional outlook. This case raises essential questions about the role of higher education in fostering entrepreneurial skills and integrating experiential learning within academic curricula. Ann’s journey exemplifies the power of resilience and determination in overcoming systemic and entrepreneurial challenges, particularly for women facing similar struggles. Her story illuminates the multifaceted process of turning a personal experience into an entrepreneurial opportunity, emphasizing the critical role of mentorship and support networks in developing a viable business idea. Complexity academic level This case study is best suited to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in management and business-related courses that focus on entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial education. The case study is relevant in various business disciplines as it informs students of the process and challenges related to business start-ups and acquiring related capabilities. Instructors are encouraged to have students read the extensive reference list provided at the end to broaden their understanding and knowledge of entrepreneurship, including its processes, context and practices.

The Role of Family Support, Self-efficacy, and Entrepreneurial Education in Developing Entrepreneurial Intentions in Developing Countries

The Role of Family Support, Self-efficacy, and Entrepreneurial Education in Developing Entrepreneurial Intentions in Developing Countries

The role of social entrepreneurship education and corporate social responsibility in shaping sustainable behaviour in the education sector of Lahore, Pakistan

Social Entrepreneurship Education (SEE) has the potential to benefit society by reducing poverty and advancing social, economic, and environmental sustainability. This study examines how SEE enhances students’ perception of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and leads to more sustainable behaviour among students. Additionally, this study explores how the Institutional Environment strengthens the connection between SEE and perceived CSR, both crucial for cultivating sustainable behaviour. The theory of planned behaviour serves as the foundation for this study. A questionnaire-based survey was completed by purposively selected 271 undergraduates from private universities in Lahore, Pakistan. The findings indicate that social entrepreneurial education positively impacts the students’ perception of CSR and sustainable behaviour. Additionally, the study found that CSR plays a mediating role, which is statistically significant. The findings also suggest that the institutional environment acts as a moderator. This study contributes significantly to the existing knowledge and is a valuable guide for educational institutions to develop policies for education programs based on social entrepreneurship courses and training.

Impact of Entrepreneurial Mindset and Alertness on Converting Education into Entrepreneurial Intentions: A Study of Pakistani University Students

Entrepreneurial education is an established phenomenon that enhances entrepreneurship, which is critical for economic sustainability. The study investigated converting entrepreneurial education into entrepreneurial intentions in graduating university students. It was expected that entrepreneurial mindset and entrepreneurial alertness play a significant role in this process. A questionnaire was developed, and data was collected from students either graduating or in their last year of undergraduate studies. Regression analysis using AMOS was conducted to test the relationships among study variables. Results indicate that entrepreneurial mindset and entrepreneurial alertness have mediating roles in the process separately. Entrepreneurial alertness is the most significant mediator in converting the effect of entrepreneurship education into entrepreneurial intentions. Entrepreneurial mindset also partially mediates the effect of entrepreneurship education on entrepreneurial intentions. The findings of this study are essential for educational planners and organizations in the entrepreneurial ecosystem to evaluate the effectiveness of entrepreneurial education in training programs. Future studies may consider replicating this study in different physical and cultural settings.

Assessment of Entrepreneurial Education Service Quality Among Management Students in Salem District, Tamil Nadu

The quality of higher education is increasingly becoming an important issue as the socio-economic development of a country owes much to it. All over the country, the main aim is to increase the standard of education. Parents and government utilize a huge amount of money on educational system. India has the largest numbers of colleges as well as the largest number of management education institutes and infrastructure in the world. The objective of the study is to study the socio-economic profile of the management students and to measure the level of the entrepreneurial skills, level of satisfaction among the management students in Salem district. A survey was conducted from the target audience, students from the Management studies. 350 sample sizes were collected from 20 selected institutions both Government and Private colleges in Salem district Tamil Nadu, using stratified proportionate random sampling method. Microsoft excel 2019 and JASP (Jeffrey’s Amazing Statistics Program) software was used for data Analysis. The questionnaire instrument scale is based on Likert’s five-point scale. The study adopted descriptive research design. The results reveal a strong correlation between service quality dimensions (infrastructure, faculty support) and student satisfaction. Recommendations are made to enhance entrepreneurial education, focusing on improving physical infrastructure, curriculum relevance, and practical learning opportunities.

Flatline: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Entrepreneurship Education to Increase Students’ Entrepreneurial Intention

Entrepreneurship is a fundamental driver of economic development, critical for poverty reduction and for sustainable development. However, entrepreneurship education (EE) growth has occurred without a corresponding increase in students engaging in entrepreneurship. This research contributes to the gap in the literature on understanding how to develop entrepreneurs by examining the impact of EE on students’ entrepreneurial intention. Using the Theory of Planned Behavior, we evaluated changes in students’ intentions to become entrepreneurs after taking a hypothetical-based course in five universities in five countries. We found a flatline of entrepreneurial intention across all schools. EE had no positive impact on student intention to become an entrepreneur after taking an entrepreneurship course. This research provides more effective options for EE. Problem-based approaches, relying on concrete experiences, better align how entrepreneurs learn to be entrepreneurs. This is the first study that analyzes the impact of EE on entrepreneurial intention comparing different countries using similar hypothetical-based assignments, identifying the misalignment of how entrepreneurs learn and how EE is commonly taught.

The impact of sustainable entrepreneurship education and self-efficacy on students' entrepreneurial mindset and attitude

This study aims to foster a shift in students' entrepreneurial mindset through sustainable entrepreneurship education. This initiative is expected to contribute to the recovery of the MSME (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) sector while enhancing the quality of education by expanding the content of entrepreneurship courses, inviting experts to share their experiences, organizing events to promote student products, and facilitating internships in the entrepreneurial industry. Data were collected through questionnaires, with responses measured using a Likert scale. A literature review was also conducted to support the research. The population of this study consists of students from universities in West Jakarta, with a sample of 153 respondents. The data were analyzed using a structural equation modeling approach based on components or variances. The results of hypothesis testing reveal that: (1) Entrepreneurship education has a positive and significant effect on the entrepreneurial mindset; (2) Self-efficacy has a positive and significant effect on the entrepreneurial mindset; (3) Entrepreneurship education has a positive and significant effect on entrepreneurial attitude; (4) Self-efficacy has a positive and significant effect on entrepreneurial attitude; (5) Entrepreneurial attitude has a positive and significant effect on the entrepreneurial mindset; (6) Entrepreneurial attitude does not mediate the relationship between entrepreneurship education and entrepreneurial mindset; and (7) Entrepreneurial attitude does not mediate the relationship between self-efficacy and entrepreneurial mindset.

Exploration of Entrepreneurship Education Model and Practice in Five-Year Integrated Vocational Education Stage

Against the backdrop of the “20 Articles of Vocational Education,” how to promote high-quality vocational development, build a comprehensive, adaptive, and targeted entrepreneurship education model, promote student employment and entrepreneurship, and improve the quality of talent cultivation has become an important issue in the talent cultivation of five-year vocational colleges. This article takes students in the five-year integrated vocational education stage as the research object, starting from the development of the industrial economy, talent employment competitiveness, and students’ innovation ability, to expound on the practical significance of entrepreneurship education. Combining top-level design, curriculum setting, faculty strength, and practical bases, it analyzes the problems existing in and explores the entrepreneurship education model and practical strategies in the five-year integrated vocational education stage from four aspects: transforming vocational education concepts, classifying and constructing curriculum systems, attaching importance to the construction of entrepreneurial and entrepreneurial faculty, and relying on multi-party collaborative platforms.