- Research Journal of Business and Management
- Vol: 7 Issue: 4
- CAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP BE TAUGHT? THE CASE STUDY ON GEORGIAN UNIVERSITIES
CAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP BE TAUGHT? THE CASE STUDY ON GEORGIAN UNIVERSITIES
Authors : Papiashvili Tatiana, Gagnidze Avtandil, Buchashvili Goderdzi
Pages : 201-212
Doi:10.17261/Pressacademia.2020.1318
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Publication Date : 2020-12-31
Article Type : Research
Abstract :Purpose- The purposes of this research are twofold: (a) to conduct content analysis of current literature to specify the differences between business and entrepreneurship education in order to identify competences (learning outcomes) acquired by students; (b) to explore the specifics of business education in Georgia. Methodology- Primary data were collected though conducted a semi-structured questionnaire survey among 205 students of 10 Georgian universities. Findings- Surveyed students: (1) agree that entrepreneurs play a leading role in modern economy; (2) partly agree that entrepreneurship environment and opportunities in the country are good and developing oriented; (3) disagree that in observed universities education programs provide sufficient knowledge, skills and motivation to become entrepreneurs and to start own business. Conclusion- Georgian universities have to improve academic programs, focusing on entrepreneurship education in order to shift education close to a new reality. University business incubator is one of the models of effective cooperation between businesses and universities.Keywords : Entrepreneurship education, entrepreneurial knowledge and skills, learning outcomes, Georgia