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Title: PARTENEERING ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) FOR A BETTER WORLD
Authors: SAKARIYAU, Olalekan Busra
ZUBAIRU, Umaru Mustapha
DAUDA, Chetubo Kuta
Olalere, Maruf
Keywords: Information and Technology
Collaboration
Technological Innovation
Entrepreneurship
Issue Date: 1-May-2011
Publisher: International Journal of Current Research
Abstract: This paper titled “Partnering of Entrepreneurship and Information Technology (IT) for a better world” , considers the possible inherent entrepreneurial nature of IT; how to foster IT innovation; and examination of the inherent difficulties currently found within the IT of Nigerian Universities in regards to supporting the development of innovative and creative ideas. Case study and survey were used as methodology for the research. Close to 200 students participated in the survey with each student answering ten multiple choice questions. Statistical analysis was performed on the results to discover any potential trends emerging relating to the impact of entrepreneurship on the IT industry and the current IT tertiary curriculum. The purpose of the student survey was to determine the current perspectives of students studying at tertiary institutions regarding the role and impact entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation has on IT. The results of the research, included herein, have provided a number of unique contributions to the field in addition to a set of successful industry perspectives on IT Entrepreneurship. In particular how to manage and increase the opportunities for an entrepreneur to continue economic growth in the IT sector in Nigeria
Description: Entrepreneurship and ICT
URI: http://repository.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/13864
ISSN: 0975-833X
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