Title: Educational entrepreneurship and education: a comparative study between the traditional and modern educational segment with special reference to Kamrup(M) District

Authors: Kuldip Sarma; Vibhuti Jha

Addresses: Assam Don Bosco University, Azara, Guwahati, Assam, 781017, India ' Department of Management, Assam Don Bosco University, Azara, Guwahati, Assam, 781017, India

Abstract: The entry of entrepreneurs into the field of education is an emerging phenomenon and they have made their presence felt in elementary, secondary and as well as higher education. Such entrepreneurs have been termed as educational entrepreneurs. The study will make an attempt to understand the opportunities in this field and uncover the problems faced by educational entrepreneurs in the region. The study will also highlight the probable solutions to the problems faced. It has been found that there is a positive association between the levels of education of educational entrepreneurs and the enrolment of students in their respective institutions. Most of the students have strongly agreed that modern educational practices are effective enough in preparing students for the future. Also, most of the students have strongly agreed that modern educational practices are more engaging compared to traditional educational practices.

Keywords: educational entrepreneur; creativity; innovation; traditional education.

DOI: 10.1504/IJBCG.2023.138737

International Journal of Business Competition and Growth, 2023 Vol.8 No.4, pp.262 - 286

Received: 26 Aug 2023
Accepted: 22 Jan 2024
Published online: 29 May 2024 *

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