Supporting the Student Experience by Developing Student Entrepreneurs

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Abstract

This paper explores the how academics can support the student experience by developing ‘Student Entrepreneurs’. It describes how entrepreneurship is not limited to starting a business, but rather it is about a creative approach to learning, and engaging students to develop creative approaches to problem solving. The paper highlights the importance of ensuring that subject areas meet the needs of employers and are both ‘economy relevant’ and bespoke to the area. It describes the challenges associated with introducing enterprise and entrepreneurship into the curriculum and outlines effective tools and strategies to engage students in developing an entrepreneurial mindset.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationUnknown Host Publication
PublisherUlster University
Number of pages26
Publication statusPublished (in print/issue) - 6 May 2015
EventEmployability Conference, 2015. Employability in Action: Opportunities for Developing the Student Experience - Ulster University, Jordanstown campus
Duration: 6 May 2015 → …

Conference

ConferenceEmployability Conference, 2015. Employability in Action: Opportunities for Developing the Student Experience
Period6/05/15 → …

Keywords

  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • economy relevant
  • creativity
  • student entrepreneur

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