Articles on Entrepreneurship Education

Entrepreneurship 101: Not Just for Business School Anymore (chronicle.com) The article discusses the expansion of entrepreneurship education beyond traditional business schools to include non-traditional academic fields and institutions. Highlighting Oberlin College as an example, it mentions how a foundation’s support is enabling programs that foster entrepreneurial skills in students, thus adapting to the evolving demands of the American economy and educational landscape.

Now Everyone’s an Entrepreneur (chronicle.com) The article discusses the growing trend of entrepreneurship education in colleges, focusing on how institutions like the University of Maryland are incorporating entrepreneurial skills into their curricula to prepare students for uncertain economic futures. It highlights the challenges and skepticism surrounding the effectiveness of such programs but notes their popularity and the broad application of entrepreneurial principles across various disciplines.

5 Ways to Support an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem – Babson Thought & Action The article by Babson College President Stephen Spinelli Jr. discusses the importance of fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem in colleges and universities to thrive in a disruptive and changing market. He outlines methods such as experimenting with curriculum, supporting entrepreneurial leadership, collaborating across sectors, building lifelong educational connections, and maintaining a market-facing approach to adapt and succeed in the face of global educational challenges.

Can you teach entrepreneurship? (economist.com) The article discusses the growing trend of business schools teaching entrepreneurial skills to MBA students, highlighting the belief that these programs can cultivate essential qualities like networking, confidence, and practical business skills. Despite skepticism about the teachability of entrepreneurship, examples from successful entrepreneurs who benefited from their MBA experiences, like networking opportunities and gaining confidence, suggest that business education can indeed foster entrepreneurial capabilities.

AI can transform education for the better (economist.com) AI holds the promise of revolutionizing education by providing personalized tutoring and streamlining administrative tasks, but challenges remain in ensuring quality, addressing concerns about cheating, and integrating AI tools effectively within educational systems, with specialized education companies leveraging their pedagogical expertise and existing relationships with institutions to navigate these complexities.