A STUDY OF IMPLEMENTING SMART EDUCATION TO PROMOTE ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE HEI CONTEXT IN OMAN

Abstract

Advancements in recent trends in digital technologies have opened doors to the various possibilities for the tech-immigrant generation to inculcate the latest trends in the market among young minds that are tech-native (born in the digital era). The sultanate of Oman is no different than other countries in adopting various digital technologies for advancing in the area of setting up of an entire smart city. Technology-assisted education is one of those important tools which can incorporate new ideas for career directions among the students. The current research In the HEI background in Oman, the study develops an in-depth understanding of the implementation of Entrepreneurship Education (EE), assisted by various technical tools such as digital marketing. The findings were evaluated thematically, with the results showing that the recommended EE program was followed by the MoHE by the selected HEI. The teaching of the module, however, is hindered by a variety of reasons which are addressed here as well as suggestions for enhancing the implementation of the EE curriculum. The study recommends pedagogy to improve the standard of Entrepreneurial Education that can act as a strategic driver among graduates in all HEIs across the nation to build an entrepreneurial mind-set