20 Sep Position Students for Entrepreneurial Success

For decades, there’s been debate about whether entrepreneurship can actually be taught. Nobel Prize winner Kenneth Arrow once hypothesized that since entrepreneurship is essentially random, education wouldn’t make much difference in creating successful ventures. Perhaps that hypothesis is wrong. Recent research provides evidence that entrepreneurship education doesn’t just inspire students, it actually increases their likelihood of launching successful businesses by 40%. When Denmark expanded entrepreneurship education in upper secondary schools in 2005, researchers tracked thousands of students and found those with enhanced entrepreneurship training were 40% more likely to start revenue-generating companies within three years of graduating and make career choices that positioned them for long-term entrepreneurial success.

The key insight from this research is that a single class discussing entrepreneurship is a career option isn’t enough. The schools that saw the biggest impact were those that combined entrepreneurship awareness with practical business skills—finance, marketing, sales, and operations. This is exactly where MBTN Academy excels. Our business modules don’t just inspire; they equip students with skills through hands-on learning and practice. We bridge the gap between entrepreneurial dreams and business reality, providing the practical knowledge and tools to improve their odds of success.

The Danish study also revealed that entrepreneurship education shapes entire career trajectories beyond immediate startup creation. Students made fundamentally different choices—selecting college majors aligned with high-startup industries, avoiding large corporations, and positioning themselves in sectors where venture creation thrives. MBTN Academy graduates carry forward this same advantage, entering higher education and the workforce with realistic expectations and practical skills rather than romantic notions about entrepreneurship.

Ready to join the 40% who are more likely to succeed? The evidence is clear: well-designed entrepreneurship education that includes content from all the functional areas of a business creates measurable advantages in business creation and career development. MBTN Academy’s Entrepreneurship modules (as well as other modules) represent that proven approach, combining inspiration with practical skills and theory with hands-on application. Give your students the advantage that research proves leads to entrepreneurial success.

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