African Public Sector Management (Public

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007)

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The Influence of Business Education on Entrepreneurship Development in Uganda: A Comparative Analysis

Patrick Rwampaga, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Gulu University Grace Kyeyune, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Gulu University James Nsubuga, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Uganda Christian University, Mukono
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18860320
Published: May 1, 2007

Abstract

In Uganda, entrepreneurship remains a critical driver of economic growth and poverty reduction. However, the quality and accessibility of business education vary across institutions. The comparative analysis utilizes survey data from a sample of undergraduate business programmes in Uganda's public and private sectors, employing statistical methods for data triangulation. Private sector graduates demonstrated higher levels of entrepreneurial confidence (74%) compared to public sector graduates (52%), indicating the potential benefits of alternative educational pathways. The study highlights the need for greater emphasis on business education that aligns with market needs and fosters a robust ecosystem for entrepreneurship development in Uganda. Public institutions should consider integrating entrepreneurial modules into their curricula to better equip students for the Ugandan job market. Entrepreneurship, Business Education, Uganda, Comparative Study

How to Cite

Patrick Rwampaga, Grace Kyeyune, James Nsubuga (2007). The Influence of Business Education on Entrepreneurship Development in Uganda: A Comparative Analysis. African Public Sector Management (Public, Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18860320

Keywords

EntrepreneurshipBusiness EducationUgandaSmall EnterprisesMicrofinanceDevelopment EconomicsCase Studies

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