Academic Entrepreneurship: Some Evidence from a Turkish University

The Third International Conference on Entrepreneurship (ICE2016), Tehran, Iran

9 Pages Posted: 12 Feb 2016

See all articles by Hiroko Kawamorita Kesim

Hiroko Kawamorita Kesim

Ondokuz Mayis University - Faculty of Engineering

Aidin Salamzadeh

University of Tehran - Faculty of Management

Kürşat Demiryürek

Ondokuz Mayis University

Date Written: February 1, 2016

Abstract

In today's transnational world, culture plays an important role in every aspect of our lives. In order to create a brighter future for students while supporting the economic and understanding of cultural development of the region, it is necessary to provide opportunities and guide youth to increase the social value including raising awareness and introducing the importance of entrepreneurial spirits. Thus, the main goal of this research paper is to examine institutional factors affecting Academic Entrepreneurship (AE) in Turkey. The perception of AE and institutional economy were studies on the central participants’ narratives. Based on our findings, an action plan was created to introduce entrepreneurship at Ondokuz Mayis University and the current development of Entrepreneurship Education and Training will be highlighted as the case study example in Turkey.

Keywords: Entrepreneurship, Higher Education, Turkey, Entrepreneurial Universities, Institutional Economy, Entrepreneurship Education and Training

JEL Classification: M13

Suggested Citation

Kawamorita Kesim, Hiroko and Salamzadeh, Aidin and Demiryürek, Kürşat, Academic Entrepreneurship: Some Evidence from a Turkish University (February 1, 2016). The Third International Conference on Entrepreneurship (ICE2016), Tehran, Iran, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2730269 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2730269

Hiroko Kawamorita Kesim

Ondokuz Mayis University - Faculty of Engineering ( email )

Samsun, 55200
Turkey

Aidin Salamzadeh (Contact Author)

University of Tehran - Faculty of Management ( email )

Tehran
Iran

Kürşat Demiryürek

Ondokuz Mayis University ( email )

19 Mayıs Üniversitesi
Kurupelit, Samsun 55139
Turkey

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