2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

This research project was undertaken at an XXXXXXXX university to address the necessity of instilling collaborative entrepreneurship skills in students pursuing Technical Business Administration majors. The main goal of this study was to create a pedagogical framework that could seamlessly integrate these skills into the academic curriculum. It became evident during their education that students lacked a structured guide for nurturing entrepreneurial skills, which are vital for their future professional careers. This study took place in school year 2021-2022 (n=63 students). The research focused on essential aspects of collaborative competencies, such as leadership, team communication, and conflict resolution. To evaluate the model's effectiveness, surveys were administered to students at a public university in Ecuador before and after implementing the model. The results indicated a positive impact on the development of these collaborative competencies. This study constitutes a significant methodological contribution for educators and researchers involved in cultivating collaborative entrepreneurship skills, establishing a robust foundation for improving the professional readiness of students in the field of collaborative entrepreneurship. The authors discuss the possible factors driving the results, next steps and explore the avenues academia could take to incorporate entrepreneurship learning modules into the technical curricula. Implications for research and practice are provided.