Perceived evolution of the entrepeneurial competence based on the implementation of a training program in entrepreneurship and innovation
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https://doi.org/10.5944/reop.vol.30.num.1.2019.25191Keywords:
entrepreneurial competences, entrepreneurial attitude, entrepreneurial training, higher education, projectsAbstract
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It is relevant to understand how to incorporate the entrepreneurial competency to the entrepreneurial education programs, as entrepreneurship and innovations dynamics influence on economic growth. This research aims to determine which attitudes and abilities of those that make up entrepreneurial competency are developed by students participating in an entrepreneurial/innovation education program. This study also identified critical variables for the evolution of the self-perceived entrepreneurial attitude. The entrepreneurial/innovation education training program subject of this research follows a methodology of experiential learning through projects. This qualitative exploratory research is based on a constructivist-interpretative approach. Based on data collected from personal interviews and focus group, the evaluation of the self-perceptions of 36 students on the changes experienced during the formative process is analysed. The results confirm that students recognize a positive influence of the program on their entrepreneurial competency, specifically on how the take advantage of collaborative work, generation of ideas, self-confidence, the willingness of taking risk and need of achievement. Overall, the analysis and results of this research lead to recommend promoting programs that include project methodology and direct experience with entrepreneurs as it is the starting point to develop entrepreneurial and innovation behaviours.
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