Innovation, Creativity and Entreprenaeurship Learning Outcomes in Higher Education

Abstract

A major trend in higher education is the current shift towards improving students’ creativity and individual thinking. The aim of this shift is to bring students closer to the real world and the complex problems they will encounter outside formal education. Competencies describe what training participants should be able to do at the end of such training. This paper defines the learning outcomes associated with the innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship competency. This proposal draws on a review of the innovation and competencies literature and the expertise of selected staff. According to the literature review and the following analysis by the authors, the main indicators (key aspects) associated with the competency are as follows: seek opportunities, generate ideas, execute plans and add value. These indicators vary by educational level to reflect increasing complexity and difficulty in the learning outcomes at each stage of university education. This paper proposes learning outcomes and indicators associated with the competencies of innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship. It corresponds to the first essential step associated with the definition of a competency assessment.