University Management and Student Entrepreneurship: A Review of Recent Literature in the Scopus Database
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Introduction: university management and student entrepreneurship are increasingly relevant topics in higher education, as institutions must go beyond mere academic instruction to forge visionary leaders and transformative agents of reality. Objective: the main objective of this study is to analyze the current state of university management and its influence on student entrepreneurship. Methodology: a two-stage methodological approach was employed. In the first stage, a bibliometric analysis of relevant literature in the Scopus database was conducted during the period 2019-2024, to identify the main trends and patterns in research. In the second stage, an integrative synthesis of the most relevant articles was carried out, and their contributions to the field were critically evaluated. Results: the results highlight the growing importance of the entrepreneurial university concept and the need to transform university management to effectively support student entrepreneurship. Conclusion: this study provides a comprehensive and critical view of current practices and offers recommendations for the implementation of educational policies and organizational changes that enhance the entrepreneurial capacity of higher education institutions.
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