Reimaging Entrepreneurship Education in the Era of Disruptive Emerging Technologies

Description

Entrepreneurship education must adapt to rapid technological change, as emerging innovations like AI, blockchain, and immersive platforms are fundamentally transforming how entrepreneurs identify opportunities, develop prototypes, and scale businesses. While these technologies offer unprecedented pedagogical potential through simulations and gamified learning, many educational programs continue using traditional, Western-centric approaches that prioritize information delivery over experiential learning.

This special issue addresses the urgent need to critically examine how entrepreneurship education can effectively integrate emerging technologies while remaining responsive to the entrepreneurial realities students will face. The issue is particularly relevant for emerging economies, where digital tools can overcome infrastructure limitations and resource constraints to democratize access to quality entrepreneurship education, though success requires institutional capacity building, thoughtful curriculum design, and supporting policies.

Potential topics

  • Emerging Technologies in Entrepreneurship Education - Application of AI, VR/AR, blockchain, and IoT in entrepreneurship teaching; effectiveness of technology integration in resource-limited settings; impact of digital tools on student engagement and learning outcomes; role of gamification and simulation in developing entrepreneurial competencies
  • Institutional Integration and Capacity Building - Organizational capabilities enabling technology adoption; leadership and faculty preparedness; university-industry collaboration models; digital infrastructure development; government policies and regulatory frameworks; creating entrepreneurial ecosystems beyond traditional classrooms
  • Curriculum Design and Assessment Innovation - Assessment methods for technology-integrated learning environments; addressing generative AI in student evaluation; metrics for measuring impact on learning outcomes and business creation; longitudinal studies on career development; cost-effectiveness evaluation; educator training and professional development models