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Efekt podnikateľského vzdelávania na rozvoj podnikateľských kompetencií
Effect of entrepreneurial education on development of entrepreneurial competencies

Author(s): Andrea Zelienková, Zuzana Kožárová
Subject(s): Education, Psychology, Business Economy / Management
Published by: Masarykova univerzita nakladatelství
Keywords: entrepreneurship education; knowledge; abilities; attitudes;
Summary/Abstract: Objectives. The purpose of this paper was to explore the impact of entrepreneurial education on entrepreneurial competence development, specifically knowledge, abilities and attitudes of university students. Entrepreneurial education was conducted at two universities. Method. A quasi-experimental study was conducted on 12 university students with no entrepreneurial experience. We undertaken semi-structured interviews with participants after completing training programme to explore in depth changes in entrepreneurial competencies. Results. Content analysis of semi-structured interviews showed significant change in entrepreneurial competencies. The most frequent changes were showed in category of knowledge for both universities. Conclusion. Results of content analysis support conclusion, that our entrepreneurial education was effective for development of entrepreneurial competencies, foremost development of entrepreneurial knowledge. Limitation. Limits of study stems from social desirability bias of respondent´s answers and missing triangulation of methods.

  • Page Range: 216-224
  • Page Count: 9
  • Publication Year: 2019
  • Language: Slovak