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Social entrepreneurship education: changemaker training at the university

2021; Emerald Publishing Limited; Volume: 11; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1108/heswbl-01-2021-0009

2042-390X

Abel García-González, María Soledad,

Innovation and Socioeconomic Development

Purpose This study aims to contribute to the body of scientific knowledge about teaching and promoting social entrepreneurship in higher education institutions (HEIs) based on a measurement before and after concluding an educational experience. Design/methodology/approach It tests hypotheses to draw conclusions from analyzing the pre- and post-test results of three study cases with different training experiences, to know the characteristics of the 304 participants. Findings The study indicated that incorporating transversal social entrepreneurship projects in various courses resulted in students feeling more capable regarding their social entrepreneurship potential. Originality/value The study presents the analysis of social entrepreneur training in three different curricular study cases. The information obtained adds value to social entrepreneurship education research that takes social entrepreneurship beyond business schools.