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IJSREM65013
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Jun 2026
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1-13
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Om Kothari Institute of Management and Research
Entrepreneurship education has gained considerable importance within higher education institutions as universities increasingly aim to cultivate innovation, opportunity recognition, and venture creation skills among students. Over the past two decades, entrepreneurship courses and programs have expanded rapidly across academic disciplines. Despite this growth, scholars continue to debate the effectiveness of current pedagogical approaches used to teach entrepreneurial competencies. Many entrepreneurship courses still rely heavily on traditional lecture-based instruction, which may not adequately reflect the uncertain, experiential, and practice-oriented nature of entrepreneurial activity (Neck & Greene, 2011). Consequently, there is a growing call for more innovative teaching approaches that combine experiential learning with digital tools and real-world engagement. This study examines the existing literature on entrepreneurial learning and teaching in higher education in order to identify major pedagogical challenges and emerging opportunities. A systematic review of academic publications produced between 2005 and 2025 was conducted to explore how entrepreneurship education has evolved and to identify persistent gaps in teaching practices. The review indicates several key issues, including an overreliance on theoretical instruction, lack of consensus regarding effective teaching methodologies, insufficient integration of digital technologies, and limited mechanisms for evaluating long-term entrepreneurial outcomes (Fayolle & Gailly, 2015; Nabi et al., 2017). Based on these findings, the paper proposes a conceptual framework that integrates experiential learning strategies, digital learning platforms, and collaboration with entrepreneurial ecosystems such as industry mentors, incubators, and startup networks. This integrated approach aims to strengthen students’ practical entrepreneurial capabilities while aligning entrepreneurship education with contemporary technological and economic developments. The study contributes to the expanding body of research on entrepreneurship education by offering a structured model that can support curriculum innovation, institutional policy development, and future empirical research within higher education.
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Entrepreneurship education has become an increasingly important component of higher education systems worldwide. Universities are expected not only to provide knowledge but also to cultivate entrepreneurial mindsets and competencies among students. This study sought to examine the development of research on entrepreneurial learning and teaching in higher education through a hybrid bibliometric and systematic review approach. The findings reveal that entrepreneurship education research has grown rapidly over the past two decades and is characterized by several dominant themes, including entrepreneurial intention, experiential learning, entrepreneurial ecosystems, and digital entrepreneurship. Influential scholars and journals have played a significant role in shaping the intellectual development of the field. The study also highlights the growing importance of experiential learning, ecosystem engagement, and digital technologies in entrepreneurship education. These elements represent key components of modern entrepreneurial learning environments and should be integrated into university curricula. By synthesizing existing literature and identifying emerging research trends, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of entrepreneurship education and provides guidance for future research and educational practice. As the global economy continues to evolve, universities must adopt innovative teaching approaches that equip students with the skills and competencies required to thrive in entrepreneurial environments.
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