Entrepreneurship Education for Global Workforce, Ciputra Way: Ciputra University best practice in shaping entreprenurship for a global workforce

Abstract

Entrepreneurships Education in higher education has become a popular program throughout the world, not only in United States or Europe but also in Asian countries such as Indonesia. The reason for this is that people believe that proper education is the key to create and prepare the Entrepreneurs, who in turn will enhance the economic growth of a country. Since the day it was founded by Dr Ciputra, Ciputra University has always emphasized entrepreneurships in a contextual way. This paper shares the best practices of Entrepreneurships education that’s being run at Ciputra University. For instance, a recent survey reported here explores the degree of effectiveness of a unique Entrepreneurship program known as “Inspiring Wednesday.” In this program, for one day each week the study will be dedicated solely to entrepreneurship topics. Ciputra University offers its students a combination of real-live learning experience along with skills which are useful assets for aspiring entrepreneurs. The Entrepreneurship education is carried out by both professional entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial educators in order to achieve University’s objectives.