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Entrepreneurship Programs and the Modern University
After tracing the evolution of entrepreneurship within institutions of higher learning, the authors explore the key elements that constitute a comprehensive entrepreneurship program. Best practices at leading universities and differing kinds of academic environments are highlighted. They examine multiple aspects of program management and infrastructure, including curriculum and degree program development, where entrepreneurship is administratively housed, how it is organized, and approaches to staffing and resource acquisition.
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After more than 30 years of impressive growth, what have we learned about building world-class entrepreneurship programs within universities?
After tracing the evolution of entrepreneurship within institutions of higher learning, the authors explore the key elements that constitute a comprehensive entrepreneurship program. Best practices at leading universities and differing kinds of academic environments are highlighted. They examine multiple aspects of program management and infrastructure, including curriculum and degree program development, where entrepreneurship is administratively housed, how it is organized, and approaches to staffing and resource acquisition.
The perspectives shared in the book enable university presidents, entrepreneurship students, provosts, deans, entrepreneurship program directors, faculty members, and others to better capitalize upon the empowering and transformative potential of entrepreneurship.
After tracing the evolution of entrepreneurship within institutions of higher learning, the authors explore the key elements that constitute a comprehensive entrepreneurship program. Best practices at leading universities and differing kinds of academic environments are highlighted. They examine multiple aspects of program management and infrastructure, including curriculum and degree program development, where entrepreneurship is administratively housed, how it is organized, and approaches to staffing and resource acquisition.
The perspectives shared in the book enable university presidents, entrepreneurship students, provosts, deans, entrepreneurship program directors, faculty members, and others to better capitalize upon the empowering and transformative potential of entrepreneurship.
Critical Acclaim
''Entrepreneurship Programs and the Modern University is an excellent resource for those who intend to set up an entrepreneurship program or center, and arguably even more so for those who wish to coordinate or expand such activities into an effective "entrepreneurship ecosystem" across the university and its external stakeholders. . . the value of the wealth of experience they generously share in this volume is quite considerable for the right user. I would encourage all stakeholders in university-based activities in the entrepreneurship domain to take some time to read and reflect upon this work.''
– Per Davidsson, Academy of Management Learning and Education Journal
‘I am a believer in the concept of the entrepreneurial university, and think our institutions of higher learning must learn to think and act in more entrepreneurial ways. The kind of entrepreneurial culture which this book champions can transform student lives, invigorate university campuses, and make a fundamental difference in our communities.’
– Burns Hargis, President, Oklahoma State University, US
‘At IU’s Kelley School of Business, we believe in the power of entrepreneurial thinking, with a relentless pursuit of excellence in the research and teaching of entrepreneurship and innovation across our entire campus. This book on “academic entrepreneurship” offers one of the most comprehensive approaches to understanding the framework and strategies for building effective entrepreneurship programs within universities today. I truly believe all universities, regardless of their current stage of development of their entrepreneurship programs, will materially benefit from the ideas in this book.’
– Daniel C. Smith, former Dean, Kelley School of Business, Indiana University and current CEO, Indiana University Foundation, US
– Per Davidsson, Academy of Management Learning and Education Journal
‘I am a believer in the concept of the entrepreneurial university, and think our institutions of higher learning must learn to think and act in more entrepreneurial ways. The kind of entrepreneurial culture which this book champions can transform student lives, invigorate university campuses, and make a fundamental difference in our communities.’
– Burns Hargis, President, Oklahoma State University, US
‘At IU’s Kelley School of Business, we believe in the power of entrepreneurial thinking, with a relentless pursuit of excellence in the research and teaching of entrepreneurship and innovation across our entire campus. This book on “academic entrepreneurship” offers one of the most comprehensive approaches to understanding the framework and strategies for building effective entrepreneurship programs within universities today. I truly believe all universities, regardless of their current stage of development of their entrepreneurship programs, will materially benefit from the ideas in this book.’
– Daniel C. Smith, former Dean, Kelley School of Business, Indiana University and current CEO, Indiana University Foundation, US
Contents
Contents: Preface Part I: The Entrepreneurial Imperative within Universities 1. The Evolution of Entrepreneurship in Universities 2. Organizational Structures for Entrepreneurship Programs 3. Assessing Program Outcomes: Towards a Competency-based Approach Part II: Developing the Entrepreneurial Curriculum 4. Establishing the Core Curriculum 5. Designing Degree Programs 6. Experiential Learning in Entrepreneurship Part III: Co-Curricular Entrepreneurship Support Programs 7. Hatcheries, Accelerators and Incubators 8. Student-run Ventures 9. Business Plans, Business Models and Elevator Pitch Competitions 10. Mentoring Programs, Entrepreneurship Clubs and Learning Communities 11. Study-abroad Programs in Entrepreneurship Part IV: Outreach Programs in Entrepreneurship 12. Technology Commercialization and Entrepreneurship Programs 13. Best Practices in Community Engagement 14. University Seed Funding Programs Part V: Supporting Campus-wide Programs in Entrepreneurship 15. University-wide Entrepreneurship 16. Addressing Resource Needs Conclusion: The Ongoing Revolution Index
