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Breathing space – graduate entrepreneurs’ perspectives of entrepreneurship education in higher education

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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine graduate entrepreneurs’ perspectives of
entrepreneurship education (EE) in higher education institutions (HEIs) in their formation as
entrepreneurs.
Design/methodology/approach – This qualitative research study was conducted amongst 30
graduate entrepreneurs in the South East of Ireland, who established their businesses between 2001
and 2010 (inclusive).
Findings – The findings challenge the notion that more EE provision at undergraduate level will lead
to greater numbers of graduate entrepreneurs. This is because: HEIs are more focused on preparing
students for employment; the academic nature of undergraduate EE; and a “one size fits all” approach
to EE fails to recognise the heterogeneity of learners’ needs. However, the findings show that graduate
entrepreneurs believed that EE at graduate level provided a welcome “breathing space” to develop
their business.
Research limitations/implications – This research was undertaken within a unique, regional
environment, therefore, it is influenced by regional policies, priorities and factors and its main HEI.
It does not include either other regional, national or international case studies.
Practical implications – This research paper provides a conceptual framework or guiding
principles for good practice in EE in higher education to include: an enterprise-centric, HEI; a graduated
approach to EE; pracademics; a challenging learning environment; authentic experience; and links with
the wider enterprise community.
Originality/value – This research paper offers a nuanced understanding of EE in higher education.
Moreover, it contributes to the advancement of knowledge, practice and policy by proposing a
conceptual framework for EE in higher education to meet the diverse needs of future graduate
entrepreneurs.

Keywords Higher education, Graduate employment, Entrepreneurship education,Graduate entrepreneurs, Undergraduate entrepreneurs

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Education þ Training

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: Emerald Group., 2014

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Education þ Training Vol. 56 No. 8/9, 2014 pp. 733-744

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English

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