Advancing Entrepreneurship Education in Universities

In the context of the changing nature of universities, this book discusses the progression of enterprise and entrepreneurship education, and conceptualises 'best practice' with the aim of enhancing teaching and support for entrepreneurs. Including an overview of entrepreneurship, teaching entrepreneurship, enterprising universities and industrial ecosystems, the author also discusses stakeholder theory and analysis, concluding with a perspective on effective and enterprising learning spaces. An insightful read for researchers, educators and policy-makers, this comprehensive overview provides up-to-date literature and case studies to describe the need for entrepreneurship education, its growth, the influence of key institutional stakeholders, and the future of programme delivery and assessment.

Addresses the origins and progressions of both entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship education, noting its impact on industry and society Conceptualises advancing entrepreneurship education through models and illustrations Includes practical worksheets for the enterprising, classroom environment Applies to educators who can use the book for curriculum building, as well as informing policy-makers towards educational advancements in the field

Autorentext

Robert James Crammond is a Lecturer in Management at the University of the West of Scotland. His academic interests lie in enterprise and entrepreneurship education, and progressing contemporary, enterprise-centric stakeholder theory. He aims to encourage enterprising, value-creative behaviour among students, to help them develop skill-sets that will equip them for careers and business ventures.

Inhalt

1. Introduction: Advancing Entrepreneurship Education in Universities.- 2. Entrepreneurship: Origins and Nature.- 3. Teaching Entrepreneurship: International Contexts and Progress.- 4. Enterprising Universities and Industrial Ecosystems.- 5. The Entrepreneurship Education Stakeholder within Universities.- 6. Entrepreneurship Education Futures and Learning Spaces.- 7. Conclusion: Moving Entrepreneurship Education Forward for Teaching and Support.