Towards a Good Practice Model for an Entrepreneurial HEI

2013 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 499-506 ◽  
Author(s):  
Perrí Williams ◽  
Mary Fenton
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Enterprise Development ◽  
Practice Model ◽  
Development Agency ◽  
Self Employment ◽  
Breathing Space ◽  
Nuanced Understanding

This paper reports on an examination of the perspectives of academics, enterprise enablers and graduate entrepreneurs of an entrepreneurial higher education institution (HEI). The research was conducted in Ireland among 30 graduate entrepreneurs and 15 academics and enterprise enablers (enterprise development agency personnel) to provide a triangulated perspective of the HEI. While acknowledging the presence of initiatives to promote entrepreneurship, the graduate entrepreneurs believed that the HEI does not prepare students for self-employment because HEIs are focused on preparing students for employment, because of the academic nature of entrepreneurship education (EE), and because a ‘one size fits all’ approach to EE fails to recognize the heterogeneity of learners' needs. However, they conceded that graduate enterprise programmes provided them with the necessary ‘breathing space’ to develop their businesses. In contrast, some enterprise enablers believed that HEIs could be a ‘hiding place’, protecting student and graduate entrepreneurs from the harsh realities of commercial life. While this paper provides a nuanced understanding of what constitutes good practice, the authors concede that there is no formulaic blueprint for an entrepreneurial HEI. More significantly, they conclude that the notion of an entrepreneurial HEI may yet be a step too far for many institutions, because entrepreneurship has yet to gain legitimacy, particularly in the Irish HE sector.

scholarly journals Creating a startup at a University by using Shane’s theory and the entrepreneural learning model: a narrative method

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Tri Priyono Budi Santoso ◽  
I. Wayan Ruspendi Junaedi ◽  
Sony Heru Priyanto ◽  
Donald Samuel Slamet Santoso
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Academic Discipline ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Managerial Ability ◽  
Determining Factors ◽  
Startup Company ◽  
Narrative Method

AbstractThe novelty of this research is in applying the construction of the Shane Theory and Entrepeneurial Learning Model in applying Entrepreneurship Education at a higher education institution. This study used action research by utilizing a narrative method. The business field which matched with the academic discipline as well as business interest and hobby was more successful than that which had a different prospect as a startup. Leadership, entrepreneurship, and managerial ability are the determining factors in the success of a startup company. It can delve more into the entrepreneurship process of startups to recognize opportunities to create ideas, start businesses, and develop businesses.

scholarly journals Analisis Relevansi Pendidikan Kewirausahaan dan Lingkungan Kampus Terhadap Minat Berwirausaha Mahasiswa Perguruan Tinggi di Jawa Barat, Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Anggaraeni Permatasari ◽  
Rendika Nugraha ◽  
Ihsan Hadiansah
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Ecosystem Model ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activity ◽  
Business Simulation ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
West Java

Entrepreneurship ecosystem development is new concept to support entrepreneurship education in higher education institution. The objective of this research is to analyze the relevance between entrepreneurship education and university environment to encoura ge student entrepreneurial intention in higher education institution. Higher education institution is university or higher institution in West Java, Indonesia, that have business faculty or entrepreneurship subject in their study of program, also supportin g by conducive environment that liven up entrepreneurial activity. The population of the research are students in University/Institution in surrounding West Java Area that already learned entrepreneurship subject and operated business simulation in real wo rld. Quantitative method by survey is used for this research. Data collection is using questionnaire with likert scale 1 - 7. Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) is use to analyze data to justify the significancy of the model. The novelty of this research is to see the relationship between entrepreneurial education and campus environment toward student entrepreneurial motivation and intention as one holistic system that influence each other. Also, the results of this research can be used to development repreneurial higher education institution ecosystem model in Indonesia

A Normative Juridical Study of Internationalization of Indonesian Higher Education Institution

2021 ◽  
pp. 74-97
Author(s):  
Akbar Kurnia Putra ◽  
Johni Najwan ◽  
Rahmalia Rahmalia ◽  
Sulhi Muhammad Daud
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
International Education ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
International Dimension ◽  
Indonesian Government ◽  
Globalizing World ◽  
The World ◽  
The Government

Internationalization is an emerging trend in the development of higher education institutions (HEIs). Around the world, several projects and university associations and collaborations are launched to enhance internationalization including in Indonesia. For Indonesia, internationalization is an inevitable process and considered as a strategic step that Indonesian government should take in the globalizing world, especially after the ratification of the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) by the government in 1994. Since then, the Government of Indonesia revises and produces policy and statutory regulations to promote international education in Indonesia and guarantee a good practice of integration of international dimension. Although many studies have been conducted to analyze this trend, very few studies focus on the legislations support for internationalization. For this purpose, the authors analyze the regulation with a normative juridical approach.

Philosophies of Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Education and Challenges for Higher Education in the UK

2005 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul D. Hannon
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Adult Learning ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Educational Programme ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Theoretical Development ◽  
Learning Context ◽  
Philosophical Foundations ◽  
The Uk

This conceptual paper presents critical thoughts and observations on the recent phenomenon of entrepreneurship education in higher education in the UK. The key challenge the paper emphasizes is the need for greater insight into the conceptual and theoretical development of that phenomenon and a more robust locating of the philosophical foundations of entrepreneurship education within a higher education institution (HEI) adult-learning context. Although concepts and models of entrepreneurship abound, it is difficult to find related concepts and models of entrepreneurship education and, in particular, their underpinning philosophical foundations. Philosophies of adult education have emerged, but there appears to have been no attempt to locate entrepreneurship education within these contextual theoretical paradigms. This is somewhat surprising, as the underpinning philosophy of an educational programme will partially determine the outcomes of the educational process and influence the educational experience. However, this insight may help to explain why, conceptually, entrepreneurship education has mixed meanings and a conflicting discourse. The paper introduces a framework of adult-learning philosophies as a foundation for reflecting and analysing current approaches against philosophical beliefs. The application of the framework leads to a discussion about the potential contrasts and conflicts between underpinning foundations and purpose-in-action. The paper concludes with various perspectives on the building of an emerging robust concept of entrepreneurship education within an HEI adult-learning context.

scholarly journals The Role of Higher Education Institutions in Development of Social Entrepreneurship: The Case of Tallinn University Social Entrepreneurship Study Program, Estonia

2022 ◽  
pp. 129-151
Author(s):  
Katri-Liis Lepik ◽  
Audronė Urmanavičienė
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Social Enterprise ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Entrepreneurial University ◽  
Social Enterprises ◽  
Academic Learning ◽  
Enterprise Development ◽  
Study Program ◽  
The University

AbstractThe purpose of this chapter is to introduce a higher education social enterprise program and explore how it is shaping the field of social entrepreneurship. Social enterprise related university programs are an emerging trend. Entrepreneurial university theory and ecosystem framework are used to illustrate how the university social enterprise program, in turn, develops the field of social entrepreneurship. An example of an existing social enterprise program is discussed to highlight how it can be designed. Cases of social enterprises emerged as the result of the program are used to outline the different impacts that such support to social entrepreneurship might have. The research chapter reveals the multi-dimensional nature of the social enterprise program and its impact on students establishing their own social enterprises. It suggests that the incubation and other support activities should expand beyond the university program including a variety of network partners. The chapter provides empirical evidence of social enterprise development in a higher education institution and contributes to the global body of knowledge about fostering social enterprise development. As the provision of social entrepreneurship education is new in Estonia and the discussions on social enterprises are premature, the number of social entrepreneurship development partners is limited and hence the empirical data is currently scarce. The journey towards an entrepreneurial university is limited due to the lack of legal support and suitable infrastructure which would enhance project-based learning, support ‘spin-offs’ and patenting and rather engenders a more traditional academic learning environment.

scholarly journals ACHIEVING LEGITIMACY IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION: A CASE STUDY

2012 ◽  
Vol 20 (04) ◽  
pp. 481-500 ◽  
Author(s):  
MIRUNA RADU LEFEBVRE ◽  
RENAUD REDIEN-COLLOT
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Business School ◽  
Political Legitimacy ◽  
Extreme Case ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Global Strategy ◽  
Additional Challenge ◽  
Acquisition Processes

This paper examines the legitimating process of a French higher education institution entirely dedicated to entrepreneurship. Management and entrepreneurship education strive both for academic and market legitimacies. We think entrepreneurship education is confronted with an additional challenge: building political legitimacy. We analyze the "extreme case" study of Advancia, a Paris business school. We examined the business school's legitimation process over a period of six years, from 2004 to 2010. This "extreme case" may be informative for other business schools willing to reach academic, market and political legitimacies while at the same time trying to develop a coherent and stable global strategy in a competitive higher education landscape. This is the first article dealing with the topic of legitimacy acquisition processes, with the aim of emphasizing the institutionalization of entrepreneurial mindset in French entrepreneurship higher education.

scholarly journals From critical pedagogy to critical methodology: a 'detective' approach for examining offensive practices in higher education

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Alhazmi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Critical Pedagogy ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Social Groups ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Education Policies ◽  
Theoretical Frameworks ◽  
Higher Education Policies ◽  
Institutional Issues ◽  
Legal Implications

Recent studies in education attempt to ‘criminologise’ some of the current practices and policies of higher education institutions – that is, to deconstruct certain philosophies and practices which may be discriminatory, offensive, and biased to certain social groups. Recent theoretical frameworks problematize current higher education policies, many of which are taken for granted. This paper adopts a critical perspective, shedding light on some practices as they occur in higher educational institutions, by human and non-human agencies. The study applies a ‘detective’ approach examining some problematic uses of technology a higher education institution. In this proposed approach, researchers play the role of ‘‎‎detectives’, investigating possible breaches of good practice (possibly discriminatory) committed by higher education actors (referred hereafter as ‘defendants’). Most of these offences are committed through the use of educational and institutional technologies. The purpose of this theoretical approach is to empower alienated social groups against such practices by identifying ‘defendants’‎‎ and the implications of their acts. The study investigates empirical data from interviews, visits, and observations to explain the ways in which defendants respond to the accusations levelled against them by other users of educational technologies. The investigation revealed that technology was used, among many other functions, to manoeuvre around the legal and ethical system‎‎ serving the interests of some stakeholders. Then, the study categorises these manoeuvres, explaining the legal implications of each category, and recommending consideration of important academic and institutional issues.

Does entrepreneurship education influence entrepreneurial intention among students in HEI’s?

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-72
Author(s):  
Zahoor Ahmad Paray ◽  
Sumit Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Start Up ◽  
New Business ◽  
The Impact

Purpose Considering entrepreneurship education (EE) theory as a base, this paper aims to examine the impact of EE upon building entrepreneurial intentions. In addition, it investigates the impact of student’s age, gender and degree or course background in developing students entrepreneurial intentions. Design/methodology/approach A sample of 309 student respondents from higher education institution (HEI’s) was used to understand the relationship and its impact over intention building. Regression and ANOVA technique was used to understand the cause and effect as well as mean differences between the construct. Findings The results signify a positive impact of EE for stimulating the start-up intention in these interdisciplinary students of HEIs. These results resemble the existing studies in this endeavour. Findings also verify that individual intention to start a new business in terms of the theory of planned behaviour (attitude, perceived behavioural control and social norms), student background (gender and degree specialization) are positively related to individual intention to start a new business. Research limitations/implications The results confirm previous studies in this field and highlight the need for EE in HEI. The paper highlights the vitality for EE for India’s start-up growth. Originality/value This study adds to the paucity of research on EE and its impact on entrepreneurial intentions in higher education institutions in India.

scholarly journals Rethinking competition-based entrepreneurship education in higher education institutions

2019 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kayleigh Watson ◽  
Pauric McGowan
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Business Plan ◽  
Content Type ◽  
New Model ◽  
The University

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to focus with the university-based business plan competition (BPC) and proposes how the theory of effectuation might inform a new model. Such a purpose is timely given the under-challenged nature of the BPC methodology. Design/methodology/approach Extant literature pertaining to business planning and the business plan within entrepreneurship education and effectuation is reviewed; numerous conceptual issues which undermine BPC provision in its traditional form are then identified. In response to these identified issues, a series of principles which could underpin the introduction of an effectuation-led business coopetition (EBC) are outlined. Findings Strong emphasis on business plan production within a conventional BPC model raises questions about its capacity to release the entrepreneurial potential of the higher education institution student and provide them with an authentic and relevant entrepreneurial learning experience. Through using the ideas of effectuation to rethink provision, the action of business plan production can usefully be replaced with the action of business implementation. As well as facilitate a beneficial shift from competition to coopetition-based entrepreneurship education. Originality/value This paper valuably critiques the efficacy of a commonly employed yet under-challenged methodology for entrepreneurship education; the BPC. The propositions offered can guide competition provision in a more authentic, realistic and relevant way that is potentially better suited to inspiring and supporting entrepreneurial new venturing amongst students and graduates now rather than in the future. The paper thus has practical value to those designing and delivering competition-based entrepreneurship education.

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