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Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Is Our Education System Hurting Entrepreneurship?

Is Our Education System Hurting Entrepreneurship?


How the Changing Education Landscape is Helping Entrepreneurs


The higher-education industry is changing drastically and that change is good for business -- and entrepreneurs.
Colleges and universities are no longer the gatekeeper of information or the only game in town. Instead, numerous new providers are entering the fray, increasing competition for students (customers) and driving down prices. Not only are these new services focusing on traditional students, but they are also gunning for the fastest growing customer market: "adult students." Already, adults over 25 account for38 percent of post-secondary enrollments and corporations account for 63 percent of spending on post-secondary training and development, which equates to big opportunities.

Should I Quit Engineering and Study Business?

I’m currently at a four-year university studying electrical engineering focusing on nano- and micro- devices and systems. I'm thinking very seriously about changing my career path to something more like software engineer or internet entrepreneur. I can't seem to decide which one to choose or what else is of more use for me. Basically I want a career that can teach me skills to create and nourish a business not a career that is going to give a job in a company. Skills such as marketing and web development expand a business online. Overall, I want to get a degree and education to assist me in my entrepreneurial dream. So what should I do?

Not knowing how far along you are in your four-year program, I am not sure

Uncommon Wisdom for the Entrepreneurial Generation

Uncommon Wisdom for the Entrepreneurial Generation


The Secret Entrepreneurial Lessons of a Liberal Arts Education

The Secret Entrepreneurial Lessons of a Liberal Arts Education


Business Schools Should be Transformed to Drive Entrepreneurism

Business Schools Should be Transformed to Drive Entrepreneurism



4 Ways Technology Is Making Education More Affordable and Available

4 Ways Technology Is Making Education More Affordable and Available


10 Steps to Building an Impeccable Professional Reputation

10 Steps to Building an Impeccable Professional Reputation


Is Distraction the Biggest Risk Your Business Might be Facing?

Sometimes success isn't about what we are doing but what we have stopped doing.

The Category for Your Business Doesn't Exist Yet? Create a New One

Here's how to follow in the footsteps of GT's Kombucha--and companies like Starbucks--in creating a brand new market.


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