The Associations between Educational Systems and Entrepreneurship in the Context of Evolving Management—The Kosovo Case

Authors

  • Osman Sejfijaj

    Faculty of Management in Tourism, Hospitality and Environment University “Haxhi Zeka”, Peja, Rr. UÇK., Peje 30000, Republic of Kosovo
  • Ermira Shehu

    Faculty of Business, University for Business and Technology, Pristina 10000, Republic of Kosovo
  • Alberta Tahiri

    Faculty of Management in Tourism, Hospitality and Environment University “Haxhi Zeka”, Peja, Rr. UÇK., Peje 30000, Republic of Kosovo
  • Fisnik Morina

    Faculty of Business, University “Haxhi Zeka”, Peja, Rr. UÇK., Peje 30000, Republic of Kosovo
  • Kaltrina Nikqi

    Faculty of Business, University “Haxhi Zeka”, Peja, Rr. UÇK., Peje 30000, Republic of Kosovo
  • Idriz Kovaçi

    Faculty of Tourism and Environment, University of Applied Sciences in Ferizaj, Ferizaj 70000, Republic of Kosovo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i3.8232
Received: 13 December 2024 | Revised: 25 January 2025 | Accepted: 27 January 2025 | Published Online: 26 February 2025

Abstract

This article explores at the relationship between entrepreneurship with Kosovo’s educational institutions, particularly in the context of change management. Evaluating how Kosovo’s educational system may be made more innovative and adaptable by incorporating entrepreneurial ideas into its structures. Entrepreneurs often navigate cultural differences when working with international partners, clients, or customers. Kosovo, with its unique context of multilingualism and evolving entrepreneurial ecosystem. This study adopts a qualitative research methodology to explore the links between entrepreneurship, education, and change management in Kosovo. The findings highlight the importance of integrating entrepreneurial thinking, problem-solving skills, and adaptability into educational curricula to prepare students for the challenges of dynamic business environments. The integration of entrepreneurial principles into the education system has the potential to drive change and innovation. This analysis supports the following conclusions: enterprises’ capacity to operate profitably and sustain their competitiveness depends on their capacity to adapt to contemporary circumstances; transformation is a crucial and unavoidable component of everyday business administration. The importance of fostering an entrepreneurial mindset to facilitate adaptability and resilience in the face of ongoing changes. Key limitations of this research is the limited availability of comprehensive data on the specific intersection of entrepreneurship education and change management within Kosovo’s educational system. The findings of this research could serve as a guide for policymakers in Kosovo to better understand the potential of integrating entrepreneurship education into the broader educational reform strategy.

Keywords:

Entrepreneurship; Educational; Training System; Change Management

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Sejfijaj, O., Shehu, E., Tahiri, A., Morina, F., Nikqi, K., & Kovaçi, I. (2025). The Associations between Educational Systems and Entrepreneurship in the Context of Evolving Management—The Kosovo Case. Forum for Linguistic Studies, 7(3), 14–31. https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i3.8232

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Vol. 7 , Iss. 3 (March 2025)

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