The need for inclusion of entrepreneurship education in Malaysia lower and higher learning institutions

Abstract

Purpose The aim of this paper is to focus on relevant issues of entrepreneurship education, such as target groups for the subject. It advocates the need for inclusion of entrepreneurship education as a subject in the curricula of all primary, secondary and tertiary learning institutions in Malaysia and other developing countries.

Design/methodology/approach This paper analyses the current structure of entrepreneurship education at the different educational levels.

Findings Enterprise education should not be equated solely to any specific institutions but throughout all phases of education systems.

Practical implications Entrepreneurship education is reviewed in its totality. This is beneficial to educators and policy‐makers that are involved in setting or facilitating entrepreneurship educational programmes.

Originality/value The paper provides an evaluation of the state‐of‐the‐art of entrepreneurship education in Malaysia. The educational institutions will require much restructuring to enhance skill development for entrepreneurship.