Education And Study At Universities - 1414 Words

There are many reasons why people decide to continue their education and study at Universities. It may be for enjoyment, for learning a new skill, for networking, or for career advancement, etc. However, for most people, education is an investment for the future, and is considered as a gateway to obtaining higher earnings in the future either via the job market or self-employment. It’s commonly believed that the higher the qualification you get, the higher the chance you would get a well-paid job. However, what about for entrepreneurs? People who don’t want to work in a steady paid job, but who wants to be their own boss. Do entrepreneurs need to study for a University degree? Would, in the course of studying a degree, increase the chance of becoming a successful entrepreneur? Does higher education teach the necessary skills to help people be successful in running a business? Thus, lead to my research topic. I would like to investigate whether successful entre preneurs obtained their necessary skills whilst studying at University. To begin with, how do we define â€Å"a successful entrepreneur†? The Cambridge Dictionary defines successful as â€Å"achieving the results wanted or hope for/ having achieved a lot, become popular, and/ or made a lot of money† [Cambridge Dictionaries Online, 2014], and the definition of an entrepreneur is â€Å"someone who starts their own business, especially when this involves seeing a new opportunity† [Cambridge Dictionaries Online, 2014].Show MoreRelatedHigher Education Case Study: Weston University1497 Words   |  6 PagesWeston University Case Summary The new president of Weston University, Dr. Diana Ball, took over in late 1995, succeeding Dr. Harold Powers. Dr. Powers led the prestigious private university for fifteen years from a human resource frame to tailor the organization to individuals (Bolman Deal, 2013, p. 16). 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