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Arizona schools offer entrepreneurship programs

Source: www.eller.arizona.edu
Topic: Entrepreneurship

Sort Desciption: The entrepreneurship programs are not just housed within the walls of business schools. Universities have started entrepreneurship programs open to everyone ...

Content Inside: BUSINESS online print edition Arizona schools offer entrepreneurship programs Andrew Johnson The Arizona Republic Apr. 8 2007 12:00 AM Universities around the country are adding everything from single classes to entire majors in entrepreneurship to meet demand from students who would rather become the next Bill Gates than work for him. In Arizona the three four-year public universities and several community colleges offer courses certificates or degrees in entrepreneurship. "It's the fastest-rising field course offering in American higher education" said Paul Magelli a scholar-in-residence at the Kauffman Foundation a Kansas City Mo.-based organization that conducts research on entrepreneurship education. "Nothing comes close to it in terms of the number of schools offering it and adopting it." In 2006 more than 80 percent of two- and four-year universities offered at least one course in entrepreneurship according to the foundation even though some business leaders and educators question whether it can be taught in an academic setting. Educators attribute the popularity of the courses to several factors: Media attention on successful entrepreneurs that has inspired students to want to go into business for themselves. Global outsourcing shrinking pension funds and other trends that have diminished the job security corporate jobs once offered causing people to seek employment elsewhere. The Internet which made it easier for people to quickly open their own businesses and compete on an international playing field. Students with entrepreneurial skills also are finding there are places for them in companies that want key people to help keep their products and services fresh and innovative. Independence an allure April 19 2007 of 4 Arizona schools offer entrepreneurship programs 4/19/2007 http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/b usiness/articles/0408biz-education0408.htm l Kevin Pringles who attends both Arizona State University an ...

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