Role of Entrepreneurship Education in Bridging Skill Gaps in Corporate Entrepreneurship: A Systematic Review
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entrepreneurship education, intrapreneurship, corporate entrepreneurship, PRISMA, systematic reviewAbstract
This literature review re-examines how entrepreneurship education (EE) can be fitted to corporate entrepreneurship (CE) and industry needs. A PRISMA-driven systematic review of 43 peer-reviewed papers was conducted to examine the link between EE and CE and how higher education institutions (HEIs) can effectively prepare graduates for entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship careers. The findings reveal that EE has a supportive and enabling relationship with CE. At the same time, the entrepreneurial background of senior executives is important for overall business intent and performance in a supportive learning environment. The study identifies five key approaches to enhance EE programs: (1) creating an industry-focused supportive curriculum, (2) integrating experiential learning, (3) encouraging industry collaboration, (4) deploying technical tools (5) emphasising EE trainers’ skill competencies development. By implementing these strategies, EE programs can equip graduates with the entrepreneurial mindset and skillset needed to improve their employability and drive innovation in corporate settings, ultimately enhancing business adaptability and competitiveness. The study contributes to the entrepreneurship education field by offering a path for adapting EE to prepare entrepreneurial graduates to drive business growth and personal entrepreneurship careers. The study's novelty lies in stressing the underexplored relationship between EE and CE, focusing on how EE can foster intrapreneurship and traditional entrepreneurship. The focus on HEIs to better align EE with the practical needs of corporations is a valuable contribution, especially in an era where businesses require innovative and ready-made corporate graduates due to the availability of limited resources.
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