Entrepreneurial Mindset and the University Curriculum

Authors

  • Dennis Ridley USA and Department of Scientific Computing, Florida State University
  • Bobby Davis School of Business & Industry, Florida A&M University, USA.
  • Inessa Korovyakovskaya College of Business Administration, Savannah State University, USA.

Keywords:

Higher Education, Entrepreneurial, Technology

Abstract

Until recently, most American university management programs focused on the development of students for work in corporate settings with little focus on entrepreneurial skills. The need for graduates with an entrepreneurial mindset has grown. A framework for developing students campus-wide with an entrepreneurial mindset across the management education curriculum is proposed. First, foundational theories and concepts are introduced to students. Next, they learn, practice and reflect on skills necessary for entrepreneurship. Student entrepreneurial mindset is further developed through business plan and case competitions. Finally, students apply the concepts and theories via student-run companies housed within business, science, engineering and technology incubators.

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Published

2017-04-01

How to Cite

Ridley, D., Davis, B., & Korovyakovskaya, I. (2017). Entrepreneurial Mindset and the University Curriculum. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 17(2). Retrieved from https://mail.articlegateway.com/index.php/JHETP/article/view/1569

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