EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FUNDAMENTALS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP COURSE IN DEVELOPING SOFT SKILLS AMONG ENGINEERING AND BASIC SCIENCES STUDENTS

Tanhaei, Mehdi; Mahmoodpoor, Reza; Mehrabi, Farima; Kiyoumarsioskouei, Amir

doi:10.22047/ijee.2024.478465.2120

EFFECTIVENESS OF THE FUNDAMENTALS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP COURSE IN DEVELOPING SOFT SKILLS AMONG ENGINEERING AND BASIC SCIENCES STUDENTS

Document Type : Scientific - Research

Authors

mehdi tanhaei ¹

reza mahmoodpoor ²

farima mehrabi ³

amir kiyoumarsioskouei ²

¹ faculty of mechanical engineering, KN Toosi University of Technology

² Faculty of mechanical engineering. Sahand University of Technology. Tabriz. Iran

³ Faculty of biomedical engineering. Sahand University of Technology. Tabriz. Iran

https://doi.org/10.22047/ijee.2024.478465.2120

Abstract

Universities play a significant role in teaching the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and fostering connections between academia and industry. This study investigates the impact of the “Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship” course, designed as a skill-oriented subject, on students in engineering and basic science disciplines. The statistical population comprises 110 engineering students and 70 basic science students. The research employs a survey methodology, utilizing a questionnaire as the primary tool for data collection. Data were gathered through student surveys and analyzed to assess the effectiveness of the course. Results indicate that the course’s effectiveness in influencing students’ decisions increases over time, providing them with a deeper understanding of its importance. Team activities, practical assignments, and personality assessments significantly contribute to this effectiveness. Furthermore, offering this course with well-structured syllabi can act as a complementary module alongside specialized courses, substantially enhancing self-awareness and decision-making skills among engineering and basic science graduates. A key objective of this study is to compare the experiences and educational needs of students in these fields to improve educational policies and elevate the quality of academic programs.

Keywords

Fundamentals of entrepreneurship

economic development

technology ecosystem

skill-based education

20.1001.1.16072316.1404.27.106.5.7

Subjects

Design of new courses or Programs

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