Encouraging technology-based ventures: Entrepreneurship education and engineering graduates

• Main Authors: Teresa V. Menzies, Joseph C. Paradi
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Emerald Publishing 2002-03-01
• Series: New England Journal of Entrepreneurship
• Online Access: https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/NEJE-05-02-2002-B008/full/pdf?title=encouraging-technology-based-ventures-entrepreneurship-education-and-engineering-graduates

This article examines entrepreneurship courses offered by engineering faculties in Canada. The venturing rate of engineering students, whether the venturing rate increases if students have taken a course in entrepreneurship, and the type of ventures created are also explored. A recent census and an empirical study of two groups of engineering graduates from a Canadian university were utilized. Findings have implications for educators and administrators and for policy-makers interested in encouraging economic growth.