EA

Does my college have to pay to become an EA partner? If so, why?

Yes, partners pay an annual fee to demonstrate a commitment to the partnership and to help subsidize EA’s operational expenses.

Why should my college become an EA partner?

As an EA partner, your college will be set apart from the thousands of other colleges and you will be able to put your faculty and students on the cutting edge of entrepreneurship education.

What do EA’s current partners have to say about their experience with EA?

We’ll get some quotes from current partners. Then “EA can put you in touch with one of our current faculty members, if you would like to speak with them directly about their experience with EA.”

How does EA alter their program for different academic disciplines?

EA offers a similar core packet to all partners, but makes alterations to tailor the program to the needs of different academic disciplines.

What is EA’s relationship with DCSE?

EA is housed in DCSE and thus has access to a wide range of entrepreneurial resources, including local, national and international guest speakers, innovative teaching tools entrepreneurial activities and much more.

Why is it important to teach entrepreneurship in colleges?

Educational institutions play a critical role in shaping the lives of young professionals and by equipping students with the tools to lead more entrepreneurial, educational institutions will prepare students to think differently, develop more innovative solutions to challenges they will face in the workplace and generate more employment opportunities.

How often do faculty members engage in trainings?

Faculty members engage in monthly trainings in which they prepare for the upcoming modules and discuss the modules they covered during the previous month. Additionally, faculty members regularly participate in other various trainings, such as advanced IT applications for academics, training of trainers on achievement motivation and other topics related to entrepreneurship education.

How does my educational institution become an EA partner?

If you are interested in becoming an EA partner, contact the EA team through the get involved page (link to get involved page) or directly at ea@dfmail.org or 0836 237 8511. The EA team will follow up with you to discuss the details of a partnership with your institution. To finalize a partnership with DCSE, colleges sign an MOU.