Mapping entrepreneurial competences for the cultural and creative industries: An application of the European Entrepreneurship Competence Framework to Course Design

Abstract

Entrepreneurial education for the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) has gained visibility in educational settings, notably higher education institutions, fostering a business-driven approach to creativity and value in cultural and artistic production. At the core of this approach lies the development of an entrepreneurial mindset, a principle underscored by the European Entrepreneurship Competence Framework (EntreComp). This framework serves as the European benchmark for initiatives promoting entrepreneurial learning, such as the project ‘Fostering Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Cultural and Creative Industries through Interdisciplinary Education’ (FENICE), developed under the Erasmus+ Program of the European Union. Drawing on the insights gained from the FENICE project, this conceptual work outlines the application of EntreComp in designing a teaching program aimed at bridging existing skill gaps in entrepreneurship within the CCIs, cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset, and promoting key competencies outlined in EntreComp. This chapter underscores the importance of aligning educational initiatives with EntreComp to equip students with managerial capabilities and foster entrepreneurial skills, tailoring the curricula with entrepreneurial learning outcomes that align with the unique context of the cultural and creative sector. Nevertheless, limitations are to be acknowledged, including the absence of empirical data to evaluate the actual progression of entrepreneurial competencies among students and the necessity for nurturing an entrepreneurial culture and refining educational frameworks within the CCIs.