The Influence of Globalization in Promoting Entrepreneurship in Malaysia

• Authors: Anantha Raj A. Arokiasamy
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

Entrepreneurship is increasingly becoming a very relevant instrument in promoting economic growth in a country. Thus the role of globalization in promoting entrepreneurship in Malaysia is analyzed in this context. In this regard, universities as teaching and research units and according to their potential and capabilities play an important role in development, entrepreneurship and job creation. What affect does globalization have on an economy? Globalization of education and entrepreneurial studies has allowed efficient access to the scientific environment and culture of various countries. Given the ever-changing world in which we live, this paper aims to explain the importance of investigating educational and research activities of universities converging towards globalization and entrepreneurship.

Keywords

EN

Entrepreneurship education; economic growth; higher education; government role; university students; job creation

• Publisher: Sciendo
• Journal: South East European Journal of Economics and Business
• Year: 2012
• Volume: 7
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 149-157

Dates

published

2012-11-01

online

2013-03-09

Contributors

author

Anantha Raj A. Arokiasamy

• Quest International University Perak (QIUP), Malaysia

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Identifiers

DOI

10.2478/v10033-012-0021-7