Entrepreneurial Mindset Development through Curriculum and Infrastructure Requirements towards the Making of Developed India: Issues and Challenges

Authors

  • Hitesh Tripathi School of Management & Commerce, Sanskriti University, Mathura, India
  • Gyanendra B. S. Johri Department of Commerce & Business Administration, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj, India
  • Pradeep Kumar Srivastava Department of Commerce & Business Administration, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj, India
  • Sharad Srivastava Department of Commerce, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jbm.v9iI.81183

Keywords:

Academic curriculum, entrepreneurial education, entrepreneurial mindset development,, ideation rationalization

Abstract

Background: Entrepreneurial mindset development is increasingly considered essential in higher education to foster students' innovation, self-reliance, and economic resilience. However, traditional academic curricula often fall short in promoting such skills.

Objectives: This study explores how an academic curriculum can be effectively designed to foster the development of an entrepreneurial mindset in students.

Methods: A pilot study was conducted using a structured online questionnaire administered to academicians, students, and entrepreneurs across various domains. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) uncovered underlying relationships between curriculum elements and entrepreneurial mindset development.

Results: Two key factors emerged from the EFA: (1) thematic theory, including classroom lectures and practical sessions, and (2) the establishment of an Entrepreneurship Development Cell (EDC) to support experiential learning. These elements were found to be instrumental in fostering entrepreneurial thinking.

Conclusion: The findings highlight the need for a paradigm shift in academic environments, emphasizing entrepreneurial actions over conventional pedagogies. Strengthening collaboration between academic, industry, and local communities is crucial. The study recommends embedding entrepreneurship into the university curriculum to cultivate independence and innovation among students, while future research should further identify additional cognitive and structural factors influencing mindset development.

JEL Classification: Z130, Z150, Z190

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Author Biographies

Hitesh Tripathi, School of Management & Commerce, Sanskriti University, Mathura, India

School of Management & Commerce, Sanskriti University, Mathura, India

Gyanendra B. S. Johri, Department of Commerce & Business Administration, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj, India

Department of Commerce & Business Administration, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj, India

Pradeep Kumar Srivastava, Department of Commerce & Business Administration, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj, India

Department of Commerce & Business Administration, University of Allahabad, Prayagraj, India

Sharad Srivastava, Department of Commerce, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak, India

Department of Commerce, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak, India

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Published

2025-06-30

How to Cite

Tripathi, H., Johri, G. B. S., Srivastava, P. K., & Srivastava, S. (2025). Entrepreneurial Mindset Development through Curriculum and Infrastructure Requirements towards the Making of Developed India: Issues and Challenges. Journal of Business and Management, 9(I), 46–58. https://doi.org/10.3126/jbm.v9iI.81183

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Vol. 9 No. I (2025)

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