THE STATUS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION IN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

摘要

This study aims to assess the current status of entrepreneurship course offerings, specialization, and centers in business program curricula in Colleges and Universities in Sub-Saharan Africa. It examines the availability of courses offered in the area and the characteristics of institutions that develop them. The results of the study demonstrate that the majority of higher education institutions offer a course in entrepreneurship and/or small business management. Few institutions offer a specialization in the area of entrepreneurship. A considerable number of newly created institutions report a course in entrepreneurship. The promotion of entrepreneurial activities through the establishment of entrepreneurship centers is not supported in the majority of institutions. Overall, entrepreneurship education in the institutions analyzed is marginalized and does not constitute a force in business programs offered.