Rethinking competition-based entrepreneurship education in higher education institutions

Abstract

This document may differ from the final, published version of the research and has been made available online in accordance with publisher policies. To read and/or cite from the published version of the research, please visit the publisher's website (a subscription may be required.)Originality/Value: This paper valuably critiques the efficacy of a commonly employed yet underchallenged methodology for entrepreneurship education; the BPC. The propositions offered can guide competition provision in a more authentic, realistic and relevant way that is potentially better suited to inspiring and supporting entrepreneurial new venturing amongst students and graduates now rather than in the future. The paper thus has practical value to those designing and delivering competition-based entrepreneurship education.provision of which has endured largely without question (Florin, Karri and Rossiter 2007;Watson, McGowan and Smith 2014). Despite first, a lack of evidence to suggest that BPC participation results in new venture creation and second, the broader debate surrounding the relevance and effectiveness of putting focus on the business plan and competition within entrepreneurship education (Bridge and Hegarty

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