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IMPLEMENTATION OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP BACHELOR PROGRAM AT TEC DE MONTERREY
Tecnológico de Monterrey (MEXICO)
About this paper:
Appears in: INTED2024 Proceedings
Publication year: 2024
Pages: 5069-5070 (abstract only)
ISBN: 978-84-09-59215-9
ISSN: 2340-1079
doi: 10.21125/inted.2024.1306
Conference name: 18th International Technology, Education and Development Conference
Dates: 4-6 March, 2024
Location: Valencia, Spain
Abstract:
Objective:
This article explores the continuous improvement of Tecnológico de Monterrey's Entrepreneurship Bachelor Program, emphasizing initiatives enhancing experiential learning and student engagement during 2021-2023. With a team of experienced educators, we conducted a deep analysis, redesigning the program based on contemporary entrepreneurial competencies. This study aims to reconceptualize entrepreneurship education, fostering transformative, exponential impact and cultivating a new cadre of entrepreneurial leaders.

Methodology:
Our methodology involves in-depth analysis, utilizing curriculum reviews, stakeholder interviews, comparative analyses, and outcome evaluations. By scrutinizing the Bachelor in Entrepreneurship (BE) program, we comprehensively explore its innovative nature, including challenge-based learning, transversal entrepreneurial projects, and integration of emerging technologies.

Results:
The BE program at Tec signifies a radical shift from conventional entrepreneurship education, evidenced by its innovative approach:

Challenge-Centric Curriculum:
Emphasizing real-world challenges, promoting problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Transversal Entrepreneurial Projects:
Involving students in multi-semester ventures for hands-on experience and scaling opportunities.
Industry Collaboration: Via Tec21, students engage with industry partners, gaining experience, networks, and exposure to ecosystems, enhancing market readiness.

Mentoring and Networking:
Peer mentoring, alumni engagement, and mentor support foster a collaborative environment, providing valuable connections.
Emerging Technologies: The Mostla Lab, equipped with VR, AR, AI, IoT, and blockchain, empowers students for innovation and problem-solving.

Originality/Value:
The BE program stands as a pioneering model, departing from traditional approaches. Its originality lies in experiential learning, emerging tech integration, and industry collaboration, marking it as an innovative force with the potential to redefine entrepreneurship education.

Implications:
Beyond academia, the program's implications include enhanced employability, entrepreneurial ventures, and industry integration. Scholarships foster inclusivity, contributing to economic growth, job creation, and innovation.

Practical Implications:
Enhanced Employability: Graduates enter the job market well-equipped with practical experience.
Entrepreneurial Ventures: A significant proportion of graduates embark on entrepreneurship journeys, contributing to economic growth.
Industry Integration: Partnerships create opportunities, enhancing students' market readiness.

Social Implications:
Economic Growth: Focused on entrepreneurship, the program contributes to economic growth, job creation, and innovation.
Inclusivity: Scholarships make entrepreneurship education accessible to a diverse student range.
Innovation Ecosystem: Connecting students, alumni, and industry strengthens the innovation ecosystem.
In conclusion, Tec de Monterrey's Bachelor in Entrepreneurship program is transformative, with potential global impact. Its innovative design, emerging tech integration, and industry collaborations position it as a blueprint for redefining entrepreneurship education. This program offers valuable insights for educators and researchers globally, bridging the gap between academic entrepreneurship programs worldwide.
Keywords:
Entrepreneurship Education, Experiential Learning, educational innovation, higher education.