Journal of Entrepreneurship & Management

Open Access Open Access  Restricted Access Subscription Access
Open Access Open Access Open Access  Restricted Access Restricted Access Subscription Access

Entrepreneurship Education: Core, Context and Challenges


Affiliations
1 Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
     

   Subscribe/Renew Journal


Impact of entrepreneurship activities on nation building and its catalyst effect to the socio-economic development have been well-discussed topics. Governments initiated various interventions and programmes to foster entrepreneurial endeavours. Concurrently, academia also started designing and delivering structured long duration entrepreneurship education programmes targeted at young students. These days, business schools from across the world offer an array of entrepreneurship modules and programmes. The entrepreneurship modules and programmes witnessed evolution with entrepreneurship first as an elective course; added by more courses; further as concentration area; and finally as a long duration programme.

In its essence, entrepreneurship education is complex due to multi-disciplinary approach; challenges of curriculum design and delivery; and issues and challenges of pedagogical tools. Dearth of entrepreneurship educators further contributes to the challenges. With the propagation of Indian academia offering entrepreneurship education programmes, current challenges confronting entrepreneurship education need to be examined. This paper endeavours to identify and classify challenges, issues, themes and different models of entrepreneurship education. Further, it revolves around, current practices of entrepreneurship education and ways to address challenges and issues of entrepreneurship education.


Keywords

Entrepreneurship Teaching, Evolution, Pedagogy, Curriculum.
Subscription Login to verify subscription
User
Notifications
Font Size


  • Amit, R., Glosten, L., & Muller, E. (1993). Challenges to theory development in entrepreneurship research. Journal of Management Studies, 30(5), 815-834.

  • Awasthi, D. (1991). Approach to entrepreneurship development: A trend analysis. Geneva, I.L.O./INTERMAN.

  • Awasthi, D., & Jose, S. (1996). Evaluation of entrepreneurship programs. New Delhi: Sage Publications Pvt. Ltd.

  • Awasthi, D. (2011).Approaches to entrepreneurship development: The Indian experience. Journal of Global Entrepreneurship Research, 1(1), 107-124. Winter & Spring.

  • Block, Z., & Stumpf, S. A. (1992).Entrepreneurship education research: Experience and challenge. In D. L. Sexton and J.D. Kasarda, (Eds.),The State of the art of entrepreneurship, (pp. 17-45). Boston, MA: PWSKent Publishing.

  • Brockhaus, R. H., Hills, G. E., Klandt, H., & Welch, H. P. (2001). Entrepreneurship education: A global view. Ashgate, Aldershot

  • Charney, A., & Libecap, G. D. (2000). Impact of Entrepreneurship Education. Insights: Kauffman research series (Kauffman Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership).

  • Clark, B. W., Davis, C. H., & Harnish, V. C. (1984). "Do Courses in Entrepreneurship Aid in New Venture Creation?.Journal of Business Management, 2(26), 26-31.

  • Cox, L. W., Mueller, S. L., & Moss, S. E. (2002).The impact of entrepreneurship education on entrepreneurial self-efficacy. International Journal of Entrepreneurship Education, 1(1), 229-245.

  • Curran, J., & Stanworth, J. (1989). Education and training for enterprise: some problems of classification. Evaluation, policy and research. International Small Business Journal, 7(2), 11-22.

  • Donald, K. F. (2003). Entrepreneurship education: Emerging trends and challenges for the 21stcenturey. Coleman foundation white paper series for the U.S. association of small business & entrepreneurship

  • Erikson, T. (2003). Towards a taxonomy of entrepreneurial learning experiences among potential entrepreneurs. Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, 10(1), 106-112.

  • Garavan, T. N., & O'Cinneide, B. (1994). Entrepreneurship education and training programmes: a review and evaluation – part 1. Journal of European Industrial Training, 18(8), 3-12.

  • Gartner, W. B., & Vesper, K. H. (1994). Executive forum: Experiments in entrepreneurship education: Successes and failures. Journal of Business Venturing, 9, 179-187.

  • Gartner, W. B. (1990). What are we talking about when we talk about entrepreneurship?. Journal of Business Venturing, 5(1), 15-29.

  • Gartner, W. B., & Vesper, K. H. (1994).Experiments in entrepreneurship education: successes and failures. Journal of Business Venturing, 9(2), 179-187.

  • Gorman, G., Hanlon, D., & King, W. (1997).Some research perspectives on entrepreneurship education, enterprise education, and education for small business management: A ten year literature review. International Small Business Journal, 56-77.

  • Henry, C., Hill, F., & Leitch, C. (2004). The effectiveness of training for new business creation. International Small Business Journal, 22(3), 249-269.

  • Hills, G. E. (1988).Variations in University entrepreneurship education: An empirical study of an evolving Field. Journal of Business Venturing, 3, 109-122.

  • Honig, B. (2004). Entrepreneurship education: towards a model of contingency-based business planning. Academy of Management Learning and Education, 3(3), 258-273.

  • Hytti, U., & O'Gorman, C. (2004). What is enterprise education? An analysis of the objectives and methods of enterprise education programmes in four European countries", Education and Training, 46(1), 11-23.

  • Katz, J. A. (2003). The chronology and intellectual trajectory of american entrepreneurship education. Journal of Business Venturing 18(2), 283-300.

  • Kent, C. A. (1990). Entrepreneurship education at the collegiate level: A synopsis and evaluation.In C.A. Kent (Ed.), Entrepreneurship education (pp. 111-122).

  • Kuratko, D. F., & Hodgetts, R. M. (2004). Entrepreneurship: Theory, process, practice. Mason, OH: South-Western Publishers)

  • Low, M., & MacMillan, I. (1988). Entrepreneurship: Past challenges and future challenges. Journal of Management, 14(2), 139-161.

  • Matlay, H. (1997). Conceptual and contextual issues in entrepreneurship education: a critical perspective. University of Warwick, Coventry. Paper presented at the continuing education and training research seminar.

  • Matlay, H. (2000). Entrepreneurship education in British business schools: how reliable is the evaluation of 'success'?. Paper presented at the 10th International forum on technology management, Vienna, November.

  • Matlay H. (2003). Researching entrepreneurship and education: Part 2: what is entrepreneurship education and does it matter? Education and Training, Emerald, 48(8/9), 704-718.

  • Matlay, H. (2005). Entrepreneurship education in UK Business Schools: conceptual, contextual and policy considerations. Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, 12(4), 627-43.

  • Matlay, H. (2006a). Entrepreneurship education: more questions than answers?. Education and Training, 48(5), 293-295.

  • Matlay, H. (2009). Entrepreneurship education in the UK: A critical analysis of stakeholder involvement and expectations. Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development, 16(2), 355-368.

  • McClelland, D. (1964). The Achieving Society. Free Press: New York.

  • McMullan, W. E., & Long, W. A. (1987).Entrepreneurship education in the nineties.Journal of Business Venturing, 2, 261-275.

  • McMullan, W. E., & Gillin, L. M. (2001). Entrepreneurship education in the nineties, revisited. In Brockhaus, R.H., Hills, G.E., Klandt, H., Welch, H.P. (Eds.), Entrepreneurship education: A global view (pp.57- 77.). Ashgate Publishing, Aldershot.

  • Meyer, G. D. (2001). Major Unresolved Issues and Opportunities in Entrepreneurship Education. Coleman White Paper (USASBE National Conference, February 2001).

  • Mitchell, R. K., & Chesteen, S. A. (1995).Enhancing entrepreneurial expertise: Experiential pedagogy and the new venture expert script. Simulation and Gaming, 26(3), 288-306.

  • Mitra, J., & Matlay, H. (2004).Entrepreneurial and vocational education and training: lessons from eastern and central Europe.Industry and Higher Education, 18(1), 53-69.

  • Neck, H., & Greene, P. (2011). Entrepreneurship education: Known Worlds and new frontiers. Journal of Small Business Management, 49(1), 55-70.

  • Plaschka, G. R., & Welsch, H. P. (1990). Emerging structures in entrepreneurship education: Curricula designs and strategies. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, 14(3), 55-71.

  • Robinson, P., & Hayes, M. (1991) "Entrepreneurship Education in America's Major Universities. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, 15(3), 41-52.

  • Ronstadt, R. (1987). The educated entrepreneurs: A new era of entrepreneurial education is beginning. American Journal of Small Business, 11(4), 37-53.

  • Sexton, D. L., & Upton, N. E. (1984). Entrepreneurship Education: Suggestions for Increasing Effectiveness. Journal of Small Business Management, 22(4), 18-25.

  • Sexton, D. L., & Upton, N. E. (1987).Evaluation of an innovative approach to teaching entrepreneurship. Journal of Small Business Management, 25(1), 35-43.

  • Solomon, G. T., & Fernald, L. W. (1991). Trends in small business management and entrepreneurship education in the United States. Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, 15(1), 25-39.

  • Solomon, G. T. (1988). Small business management and entrepreneurial education in America: A national survey overview. Journal of Private Enterprise, 109-118.

  • Solomon, G. T., Duffy, S., & Tarabishy, A. (2002).The state of entrepreneurship education in the United States: A nationwide survey and analysis. International Journal of Entrepreneurship Education, 1(1), 65-86.

  • Solomon, G. T., Weaver, K. M, & Fernald, L. W., Jr. (1994). Pedagogical methods of teaching entrepreneurship: An historical perspective. Gaming and Simulation, 25(3), 338-253.

  • Stevenson, H.H. (2000).Why Entrepreneurship Has Won!. Coleman White Paper (USASBE) National Conference, February 2000)

  • Venkataraman, S. (1997). The Distinctive Domain of Entrepreneurship Research," in Advances in Entrepreneurship. Firm Emergence and Growth. Eds. G. T. Lumpkin and J.Katz. Greenwich, CT: JAI Press, 119-138.

  • Vesper, K. H., & Gartner, W. B. (1997). Measuring Progress in entrepreneurship education. Journal of Business Venturing, 403-421.

  • Vesper, K. H. (1999). Unfinished business (Entrepreneurship) of the 20th Century. Coleman White Paper (USASBE National Conference, January 1999).

  • Vesper, K. H. (1986). New developments in entrepreneurship education." In D.L. Sexton & R.W. Smilor (Eds.), The Art and Science of Entrepreneurship, (pp. 379-387). Cambridge, MA: Ballinger.

  • Vesper, K. H., & McMullan, W. E. (1988). Entrepreneurship: Today courses, tomorrow degrees? Entrepreneurship theory and practice, 13(1), 7-13.

  • Zeithaml, C. P., & Rice, G. H. (1987). Entrepreneurship/ small business education in American Universities. Journal of Small Business Management, 25(1), 44-50


Abstract Views: 374

PDF Views: 2




  • Entrepreneurship Education: Core, Context and Challenges

Abstract Views: 374  |  PDF Views: 2

Authors

Rajiv Joshi
Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Abstract


Impact of entrepreneurship activities on nation building and its catalyst effect to the socio-economic development have been well-discussed topics. Governments initiated various interventions and programmes to foster entrepreneurial endeavours. Concurrently, academia also started designing and delivering structured long duration entrepreneurship education programmes targeted at young students. These days, business schools from across the world offer an array of entrepreneurship modules and programmes. The entrepreneurship modules and programmes witnessed evolution with entrepreneurship first as an elective course; added by more courses; further as concentration area; and finally as a long duration programme.

In its essence, entrepreneurship education is complex due to multi-disciplinary approach; challenges of curriculum design and delivery; and issues and challenges of pedagogical tools. Dearth of entrepreneurship educators further contributes to the challenges. With the propagation of Indian academia offering entrepreneurship education programmes, current challenges confronting entrepreneurship education need to be examined. This paper endeavours to identify and classify challenges, issues, themes and different models of entrepreneurship education. Further, it revolves around, current practices of entrepreneurship education and ways to address challenges and issues of entrepreneurship education.


Keywords


Entrepreneurship Teaching, Evolution, Pedagogy, Curriculum.

References