An Assessment of Academic Orientation Towards Entrepreneurship Among the Youth

Abstract

Entrepreneurship is the journey of opportunity exploration and risk management to create value for profit and for social good. Today entrepreneurship is regarded as one of the best economic development strategy to develop country’s Economic Growth, prosperity and sustain the country’s competitiveness in facing the increasing trends of globalization. It is predominantly accepted that the educational system of Universities has to provide a rigorous academic environment that may serve as a catalyst for emerging enterprises. A good academic support will enable more youngsters come forward with sustainable business concepts and pursue that for their livelihood. The education system also should enable them to be flexible in taking decisions which is one of the important aspect of sustainable business and managing the risk involved in running the business.