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Effectiveness of Typology and Learning Environment in Developing Entrepreneurial Competencies: A Comparative Study

Yong, Shee Mun (2022) Effectiveness of Typology and Learning Environment in Developing Entrepreneurial Competencies: A Comparative Study. International Journal of Management Studies (IJMS), 29 (1). pp. 135-162. ISSN 2180-2467

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Abstract

The introduction of entrepreneurship course as a core module in higher education institutions (HEIs) under the Malaysia Education Blueprint (MEB) 2015–2025 has not increased entrepreneurship initiatives. This is partly attributed to ineffective implementation of entrepreneurship skills in the HEI curriculum. Although attempts were made to delineate the central phenomena of entrepreneurship learning to develop entrepreneurial competencies and intention, there was no consistent outcome. This comparative study used empirical data to investigate the contribution of multidisciplinary learning environment and the use of “Through” methodology as an entrepreneurial education pedagogy to develop entrepreneurial competencies and intention among students. A two-phase stratified single-stage cluster sampling approach was adopted that involved stratifying the entire population of 260 second-year degree students into learning environment strata and partitioning the strata into mutually exclusive entrepreneurial education pedagogy clusters. Data was collected from every single subject within the clusters. Descriptive analytical statistics was used in gauging the effectiveness of the research learning environment and typology pedagogy. The findings revealed that even though entrepreneurial intention remains a challenge, multidisciplinary learning environment that involves students from different disciplinary programs doing entrepreneurial ventures such as experiential learning and taking calculated business risks are most effective in inculcating entrepreneurial competencies. This study has shown that having the appropriate learning environment and typology pedagogy, including consideration of the psychological appeal of students are essential in nurturing entrepreneurial competencies among students. The outcome of this study provides a better understanding for both, HEI academicians and the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) in making entrepreneurship learning more relevant to produce students with entrepreneurial competencies.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Comparative study, learning environment, learning method, entrepreneurial competencies, entrepreneurial intention
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HF Commerce
Divisions: College of Business
Depositing User: Mrs Nurin Jazlina Hamid
Date Deposited: 07 Mar 2023 09:49
Last Modified: 07 Mar 2023 09:49
URI: https://repo.uum.edu.my/id/eprint/29259

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