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An examination of entrepreneurship centers in the United States: A national survey

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  • Donald F. Kuratkoa(Author)
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  • Michael G. Goldsbyc(Author)
  • aIndiana University Bloomington
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  • bUniversity of Akron
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  • cBall State University
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Abstract

This study fills a gap in previous research by performing an in-depth analysis of 146 entrepreneurship centers in the United States. This two-part study looks at the characteristics of the entire sample of entrepreneurship centers and then examines the differences between top-ranked centers and nonranked centers. The findings indicate that top-ranked centers have three times as many endowed chairs as nonranked centers. Top-ranked centers also offer more comprehensive graduate programs. Overall, top-ranked centers have more resources and personnel. The findings of this study will assist students, faculty, staff, administrators, directors, and other stakeholders of entrepreneurship centers.