Dear Staff and Students
You are invited to participate in a PhD research study titled Repositioning Entrepreneurship by Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset of Graduates within Universities in South Africa.
Ethics clearance number: 2022_CEMS_DAM_011
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE STUDY?
The
purpose of this research is to explore and gain a better understanding
of the current state of entrepreneurship education in universities in
South Africa. The focus of the study is on developing an entrepreneurial
mindset among graduates. By analysing the perspectives and experiences
of final-year students and the input of key stakeholders involved in
curriculum development and policy-making, this research aims to identify
the opportunities and challenges associated with fostering an
entrepreneurial mindset among university graduates.
WHY AM I BEING INVITED TO PARTICIPATE?
Staff:
You
have been invited to participate because of your pivotal role in
curriculum development and/or policy-making at a public university. As
such, your insights are invaluable to this research study. The success
of the study depends on the participation of individuals who possess a
deep understanding of the dynamics involved in shaping the educational
landscape. Your selection is based on the recognition of your
significant contributions to the field and the belief that your insights
will greatly enrich the findings of the research.
Students:
You have been chosen as it is believed that you fulfil the following requirements;
- You are an undergraduate student at a public university in South Africa.
- You are in your final year of studies.
- You
are studying towards a professional qualification in the following
fields of study: Science, Engineering and Technology (SET), (Humanities
(Hum) and Education.
- You can provide insights relating to your entrepreneurial mindset development.
WHAT IS EXPECTED FROM A PARTICIPANT?
Your
role will be to participate in a face-to-face or online interview where
you will be asked semi-structured questions, which will last
approximately 20-45 minutes. Your participation will remain
confidential.
HAS THE STUDY RECEIVED ETHICS APPROVAL?
This
study has received written approval from the Research Ethics Review
Committee with ethics number 2022_CEMS_DAM_011, and a Gatekeeper’s
permission has been granted by the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)
SCHEDULING AND LOGISTICS?
We
would like to invite you to fill out a form to schedule an interview at
a time that is convenient for you. If you are a student, please
complete Form 1, and if you are a staff member, please complete Form 2.
Please submit the form by April 1st, 2024.
Form 1: Students: https://forms.gle/VzWAd2PqgfPhavnZ6
Form 2: Staff: https://forms.gle/gJcL968gr9kMB5rN6
Thank you for taking the time to read this; we look forward to your participation in the study.
Primary researcher
Ms Tiyani Baadjie
Email: tiyanib@uj.ac.za
079 5311411
Supervisor
Dr NH Manchidi
Email: manchnh@unisa.ac.za
0124296429
