TY - JOUR T1 - THE INFLUENCE OF HIGHER EDUCATION CURRICULUM ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION AU - Naıdu, Vıkas Rao AU - Al Balushi, Shaima AU - Al Balushi, Huda AU - Al Shukaili, Nouf AU - Reales, Lilibeth AU - Jesrani, Karan PY - 2023 DA - September DO - 10.18768/ijaedu.1325546 JF - IJAEDU- International E-Journal of Advances in Education JO - IJAEDU PB - OCERINT International Organization Center of Academic Research WT - DergiPark SN - 2411-1821 SP - 92 EP - 99 VL - 9 IS - 26 LA - en AB - The contribution of entrepreneurship education to innovation, economic expansion, and job creation has received a lot of attention recently. Institutions of higher learning are essential in forming the next generation of business leaders and preparing them for the difficulties of a market that is undergoing fast change. The goal of this study article is to examine how the higher education curriculum affects entrepreneurship instruction and how it affects students' acquisition of entrepreneurial knowledge, success, and attitudes. The study uses a mixed-methodologies approach, gathering data using both qualitative and quantitative methods. To learn more about the planning and delivery of entrepreneurship curricula in higher education institutions, educators, entrepreneurship program directors, and entrepreneurs will be the subjects of interviews and focus groups during the qualitative phase. To gauge undergraduate and graduate students' impressions of the curriculum's efficacy in fostering entrepreneurial competencies, the quantitative phase incorporates a survey that is given to those students who are enrolled in entrepreneurship programs. According to a preliminary literature review, it is anticipated that several factors, such as the harmony between theory and practice, the inclusion of experiential learning opportunities, the cooperation with industry partners, and the use of real-life case studies, will determine how effective the entrepreneurship curriculum is. The study will look at how much of these elements are included in current entrepreneurship curriculum and how they affect students' entrepreneurial performance. In addition, this study will investigate the connection between successful entrepreneurship education and entrepreneurship. The influence of entrepreneurship education on students' aspirations to launch their own companies, their capacity to spot and seize chances, and their general entrepreneurial performance will be evaluated. The study will also look at whether certain curriculum elements, such networking opportunities, incubators, and mentorship programs, have a big impact on entrepreneurial outcomes. The results of this study will advance knowledge of how higher education institutions may successfully create and deliver entrepreneurship curricula to advance students' entrepreneurial abilities and mindset. The study will provide information on the crucial components and pedagogical strategies that can be incorporated into the curriculum to encourage innovation, creativity, taking risks, and recognizing opportunities. The results of this study have important ramifications. Policymakers, educators, and curriculum developers will benefit from knowing how higher education curricula affect entrepreneurship education when creating and improving entrepreneurial programs. 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