Journal of Harmonized Research in Management

REPOSITIONING EDUCATION THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING IN SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT FOR NATIONAL TRANSFORMATION IN NIGERIA

Abstract

Author(s): Onele Adali A.

 Education managers and graduates of educational administration had in time entangled with their inability to keep proper books of account and records, distinguish between school income and e xpenditur e. This has incapacitated them in the actualization of self reliance in business. This is because the valuable skills needed by the managers are leant through trial and error, which can be eliminated by education. Therefore, this paper defines entrepreneurship education as that conscious effort geared towards the education and development of entrepreneurial knowledge, skill and ability essential in the management of education venture (enterprise). It further explains that self employment role of an entrepreneur serves as key to national transformation. Also that improvement of education through entrepreneurship training in school business management will enhance self reliance of graduates of educational administration and managers of both public/private schools. More so, curriculum content of education management should be reviewed to accommodate the essential skills in school business management. Finally the paper recommend among others that: Government organize workshops, seminars and conferences on entrepreneurship competencies for entrepreneurs and would be practitioners in such business.