Curriculum development for innovation and entrepreneurship education: A business school - chamber of commerce resource synergy model
Journal: Region - Educational Research and Reviews DOI: 10.32629/rerr.v6i9.2754
Abstract
This paper explores curriculum development in innovation and entrepreneurship education through a "business school–chamber of commerce resource synergy" model. The model integrates educational and enterprise resources to enhance the effectiveness of the course, aimed at addressing key challenges such as misalignment with industry needs, the gap between theory and practice, and the lack of hands-on experience for students. The reform is driven by three main components: (1) industry-driven learning to strengthen students' entrepreneurial skills through practical teaching; (2) business-school industry collaboration to facilitate the two-way exchange of knowledge between academia and business, and (3) research-driven development to align academic research with the needs of local enterprises. The results demonstrate that this model effectively enhances student engagement, improves the practical relevance of course content, and provides valuable insights for developing innovation and entrepreneurship curricula that better align with market demands.
Keywords
business school-industry collaboration; innovation and entrepreneurship education; curriculum development; university-industry collaboration; practical learning
Funding
This work was supported by the Education and Teaching Reform Project of Guangdong Ocean University (PX-972024099) and Undergraduate Teaching Quality and Teaching Reform Project of Guangdong Ocean University (PX-142024012).
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