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Candy Lim Chiu, D. Econ. AL HOSN University, Abu Dhabi, UAE

The Chronological Infrastructure of Academic Discipline Entrepreneurship in UAE: A prospect for higher education?. Candy Lim Chiu, D. Econ. AL HOSN University, Abu Dhabi, UAE. I. Introduction. 1.1 The role of entrepreneurship in the world: In US (Hoefler, 1971)

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Candy Lim Chiu, D. Econ. AL HOSN University, Abu Dhabi, UAE

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  1. The Chronological Infrastructure of Academic Discipline Entrepreneurship in UAE: A prospect for higher education? Candy Lim Chiu, D. Econ. AL HOSN University, Abu Dhabi, UAE

  2. I. Introduction 1.1 The role of entrepreneurship in the world: • In US (Hoefler, 1971) • In Germany (Sitkin & Bowen, 2010) • In China (Li et. al., 2003) • In EU countries (Henderson & Robertson, 1990) • In Eastern Europe countries (Matlay, 2001) • In the Third World nations (Dana, 2001), and • In United Arab Emirates (ADCD, 2009)

  3. I. Introduction (cont.) 1.2 Purpose of this study: • This study presents an exploratory investigation of the evolution and future prospects of entrepreneurial education in United Arab Emirates. • The findings of this paper sought to bring attention to an issue that could develop the quality of university entrepreneurship education in both the near and longer terms in UAE.

  4. I. Introduction (cont.) 1.3 UAE as a Case Study: • A Muslim society emerging from conservative past to modern society. • Established government policy of pursuing a non-discriminatory education policy for women. • Education system in UAE prepares students to be employees rather than taking a risk of starting a business. • Rising unemployment rates for nationals and an increasing educated population. • Little empirical research on education for entrepreneurship in the Middle East countries.

  5. I. Introduction (cont.) 1.4 Methodology: • Systematic literature reviews (primary and secondary data). • Examined the current situation of entrepreneurship education programs in UAE and barriers towards efficient performance. • Review of websites of some of the major programs in the field including UAE entrepreneurship initiatives. • Direct discussion with faculties and key informants in the field who had direct involvement or direct knowledge of entrepreneurial activities and education.

  6. II. Entrepreneurship in UAE 2.1 Breed of Camels for cash, trading, rural agriculture, pearl diving and fishing. 2.2 Discovery of oil 2.3 Investment and Real Estates 2.4 Reliance on imported labours 2.5 Emiratis become outnumbered twice or more

  7. III. Entrepreneurship Education in UAE 3.1 Development of education in the Middle East Countries (Kirk, 2009) 3.2 Education system in UAE 3.3 Development of business education in UAE 3.4 UAE Entrepreneurial Initiatives

  8. IV. Challenges Associated with Entrepreneurial Education in UAE 4.1 Entrepreneurship as a Curriculum 4.2 Faculty Shortage 4.3 Research and Publications Dilemma 4.4 Knowledge versus Competence 4.5 Evaluation of the Program

  9. V. Conclusion and Recommendation • The need for students exposure in domestic and international setting. • Being extraordinarily wealthy by world standards, UAE has vast resources to finance development and their primary concern remains how to spend their wealth in developing entrepreneurial culture in the country. • Overall, compared to other countries, the entrepreneurial education system of the UAE is relatively young one that has seen rapid investment and growth over the last decades.

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