%0 Thesis
%9 Masters
%A Yap, Kek Onn
%A Open University Malaysia (OUM),
%B Centre for Graduate Studies (CGS)
%D 2006
%F library_repository:125
%I Open University Malaysia (OUM)
%K Entrepreneurship ; Education -- Malaysia
%T The age of entrepreneurship : how the education in Malaysia affects youth entrepreneurial characteristics
%U https://library.oum.edu.my/repository/125/
%X The development of entrepreneurship, as both concept and activity, has  been growing in importance in Malaysia. It has been said that the essence of  entrepreneurship is in the creation and growth of new firms, whether out of  necessity or opportunity. According to the latest statistics provided by the  Registrar of Companies, there are 585,471 legally registered companies in  Malaysia. As there were only approximately 366,000 companies that were  registered in 1995, this represents a huge rise in the figure. The importance placed  upon entrepreneurship as one of the new engines of growth for Malaysia's  economy can be seen through the sheer amount and variety of supporting  mechanisms and policies that exist for entrepreneurs. This includes a variety of  funding schemes, physical infrastructure such as business and entrepreneur parks,  as well as business incubators and advisory services. The question remains as to  what strategies Malaysia should use to strengthen further its entrepreneurial base  and competitive edge in the knowledge based era? (Author's abstract)
%Z Project Paper Submitted in Partial fulfillment of the requirement for the Degree of  Master of Business Administration