Entrepreneurship Education: A Systematic Literature Review and Identification of an Existing Gap in the Field

Abstract

Having identified the need to conduct research on the intersection between entrepreneurship education (EE) and public policies, we carried out a systematic literature review on decision-making processes regarding the implementation of education for entrepreneurship programs in schools and the introduction of this topic in the policy-making process. This SLR followed every process inherent to its well-established protocol. The research undertaken confirmed that the understanding of decision processes associated with the implementation of EE programs is not only a “missing link” in the discussions about the way in which countries manage situations related to EE, but also a gap in academic knowledge. Indeed, the SLR process included only nine articles in the final review (obtained through a methodology based on an algorithm)—which is a clear sign that further scientific research around this specific topic is needed. The articles included in the final review suggest that: (i) entrepreneurship is fundamental to the progress and evolution of countries and their regions, (ii) there is evidence that EE is central to a more entrepreneurial youth, and (iii) the successful implementation of recommendations from regulatory institutions is based on political commitment and implementation capacities.

Investigating the Structural Effect of Achievement Motivation and Achievement on Leadership and Entrepreneurial Spirit of Students in Higher Education

“…The results of this study are also in accordance with the systematic literature reviews conducted by Banha et al (2022) and Jardim et al (2021), which show that there is still a gap between entrepreneurship education and entrepreneurial development and economic growth. Entrepreneurship education in schools or colleges has not fully provided the provision of maximum competencies and an environment that allows the emergence of entrepreneurs for economic growth.…”

“…Entrepreneurship education is one aspect that encourages rapid economic growth. There is a very strong relationship between entrepreneurship education and job creation and economic growth (Banha et al 2022). The main element of entrepreneurship education program content is entrepreneurial skills that enable students to be able to face market challenges, such as a sense of initiation, problem-solving, innovation, creativity, and teamwork (Jardim et al 2021).…”

“…Entrepreneurship education only emphasizes knowledge, lacking in providing real entrepreneurial competencies. Likewise, the learning methodology has not been emphasized on the practice and creation of an environmental ecosystem to create entrepreneurship (Banha et al 2022). Therefore, this needs to be studied in Indonesia, especially in universities related to the academic experience gained by students.…”

NUTS III as Decision-Making Vehicles for Diffusion and Implementation of Education for Entrepreneurship Programmes in the European Union: Some Lessons from the Portuguese Case

“…Much has been studied and written on the intersection between education and entrepreneurship. However, as previous research has shown, there is a gap in the academic literature when it comes to the specific debate around the decision-making and implementation processes concerning EE [1]. We intend to contribute to this discussion by presenting some lessons that stem from the study of the case of the Portuguese Intermunicipal Community of Viseu Dão-Lafões (a NUTS III).…”

Youth Entrepreneurship Among Higher Education Students – A Qualitative Research of Entrepreneurial Intention and Education

“…Taking these advantages into account, youth entrepreneurship, particularly among higher education students, is crucial to allow countries to maximize the investment made during their academic path. Existing research confirmed that the understanding of decision processes associated with the implementation of entrepreneurship education programs is a gap in academic knowledge (Banha, Coelho, & Flores, 2022), at the same time, in these particular topic, there is an overuse of surveys (Carpenter & Wilson, 2022), so conducting qualitative research seems to be an important contribution to the topic.…”