Download or read book Entrepreneurship Education in Poland written by H.E Kierulff and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on Poland's rich entrepreneurial potential, this research seeks to determine which tools were deemed most important for an educational program for future Polish entrepreneurs. Forty business leaders in 20 Poland-based companies were interviewed, as well as an American venture capitalist based in Poland, government officials who work with small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and staff of four organizations that educate and consult with SMEs. Open-ended questions focused on the proposed objectives of a course in entrepreneurship, the subject areas covered by such a course, and the pedagogy used in the course.The data revealed that the objectives of a course in entrepreneurship should focus on developing greater knowledge in specific practical subject areas (i.e., creating business plans, developing networking skills, sharpening communication skills, managing new and growing enterprises) and on increasing self-knowledge (i.e., examining leadership qualities, capitalizing on talents). The program content should include courses in marketing, finance, general management, organization development, information technology, and law. Finally, pedagogy was discussed, with entrepreneurs emphasizing the importance of applying theory versus the importance of providing lectures and seminars based on theory.The interviewees further emphasized their own importance as guest lecturers and as participants in other aspects of the program. (AKP).