Education for Entrepreneurship on the Example of Selected Activities of the Cracow University of Economics Cover Image

Edukacja dla przedsiębiorczości na przykładzie wybranych działań Uniwersytetu Ekonomicznego w Krakowie
Education for Entrepreneurship on the Example of Selected Activities of the Cracow University of Economics

Author(s): Gabriela Wronowska
Subject(s): Business Economy / Management, Labor relations, Higher Education , Demography and human biology, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Uniwersytet Ignatianum w Krakowie
Keywords: entrepreneurship education; higher education; demography; entrepreneurship;

Summary/Abstract: RESEARCH OBJECTIVE: The aim of the article is to present selected activities of the Cracow University of Economics carried out within the framework of education for entrepreneurship as a response to the dynamically changing socio-economic environment. THE RESEARCH PROBLEM AND METHODS: Literature studies, statistical studies, document analysis, survey results helped to achieve the aim of the work. THE PROCESS OF ARGUMENTATION: The presented content is divided into thematic parts. The first theoretical part presents the background of the analysed issue and selected aspects of education for entrepreneurship. The second part contains presentation of selected examples of education for entrepreneurship implemented by the Cracow University of Economics. RESEARCH RESULTS: The answer to the expectations of the contemporary labour market are the indicated activities, i.e. a dual course of study, various trainings and internships for students and support offered to students. The Cracow University of Economics is becoming an entrepreneurial university meeting the challenges of the economic environment and creating solutions based on its potential and external financial support. CONCLUSIONS, INNOVATIONS, AND RECCOMENDATIONS: The paper presents an approach to education for entrepreneurship in the context of demographic change. The effects of this phenomenon on the labour market make it necessary not only to change the labour market policy, but also to develop effective methods of attracting young employees. It is worth emphasising that the important role of entrepreneurial universities is growing at the moment when it comes to the process of educating young people, who are to meet the expectations of employers and the dynamically changing economic environment.

  • Issue Year: 19/2020
  • Issue No: 51
  • Page Range: 11-21
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Polish