Entrepreneurial activities in Europe‐oriented institutions

Abstract

Since 1980, there has been an increasing interest in the area of innovation, entrepreneurship and economic development. While the role of educational institutions in the entrepreneurship/new venture creation process has been recognized, little research has been done, particularly outside the US, to identify the type and extent of involvement in this area by these institutions. Looks at the activities of European third‐level educational institutions in Western Europe, Sweden, Finland, Eastern and Central Europe, and some of the Republics of the former USSR. Universities in these geographic areas were surveyed regarding the extent (if any) of their activities in four primary areas of entrepreneurship: educational programmes; training programmes; research; and enterprise formation. There were 109 of the 227 institutions from 23 countries which responded ‐ a 48 per cent response rate. Institutions were more inclined to be involved in research than education, training and actual venture creation.

Nascent Entrepreneurship

“…The difference between entrepreneurial business and traditional business is thought to be distinct enough to justify offering a separate program in entrepreneurship at many universities (Hisrich, 1996). As a result entrepreneurship education has grown dramatically over the past 10-20 years, and further growth is projected in the future (Koh, 1996) (Kuratko, 2005).…”

Affiliation motivation and interest in entrepreneurial careers

“…It has been argued that although personality traits may predispose persons to become entrepreneurs, entrepreneurial skills can be taught (Neck et al, 1999). The differences between entrepreneurship and other business endeavors are thought by many to be great enough to justify the offering of distinctive programs in entrepreneurship at numerous universities (Hisrich and O'Cinneide, 1996).…”

Una Clasificación De La Educación Empresarial: Diferencias Entre Los Estados Unidos Y Europa

“…En términos generales, en Europa existiría una tendencia a concentrarse en la formación para la gestión de pequeñas empresas, no prestando suficiente atención a los aspectos relacionados con la creación de nuevos proyectos (DANA, 1992;HISRICH;O'CINNEIDE, 1994). Además, el retraso europeo sería especialmente notable en los estudios de postgrado (CARSRUD, 1991;DANA, 1992).…”