A Global Conceptual Framework for Social Entrepreneurship in Higher Education Institutions

This study addresses the growing need for a comprehensive framework to guide higher education institutions (HEI) in embedding social entrepreneurship into their curriculum and institutional practices. Although social entrepreneurship was defined as an important mechanism to support global challenges, yet many HEIs still do not have a systematic approach to integrate it in their program structure. Therefore, the aim of this study is to propose a global conception framework that will enhance the role of HEIs in nurturing future social entrepreneurship. This study will focus on key components such as curriculum design, institutional support, community engagement, process efficiency, digital transformation and data driven decision making. A comprehensive examination of existing models, theories and best practices in social entrepreneurship was conducted using qualitative research design. The framework builds on innovation theory, institutional theory and social capital theory to offer a holistic approach that can be adapted to diverse regional contexts. Through thematic analysis of relevant literature, the study identifies the strength and limitations of current models and highlight the need for an adaptable, applicable framework. The findings suggest that the proposed framework provides more comprehensive approach to social entrepreneurship education than existing models by integrating both technological advancement and practical community engagement strategies. The implication for HEIs include the potential to foster institutional innovation, enhance student learning outcomes and contribute to societal impact by equipping graduates with skills to address social issues. The challenges such as institutional resistance and financial constraints also being considered accompanying with strategies to manage these barriers. future research should focus on empirical testing of the framework across different regions to validate its effectiveness in diverse educational contexts.

Social entrepreneurship, Global conceptual framework, Institutional support

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