Abstract:

Coping with uncertainty, ambiguity and risk is a crucial future competence that needs to be addressed in entrepreneurship education, as the business landscape is increasingly unpredictable. The Erasmus+ project EICAA (Entrepreneurial and Intrapreneurial Competences Assessment Alliance) has undertaken the development of a digital platform explicitly designed for the evaluation and enhancement of entrepreneurial competences. This encompasses a comprehensive spectrum of competences, including those germane to the adept handling of uncertainty, ambiguity, and risk. The evaluative methodology is predicated on a questionnaire-based approach, allowing for a systematic and quantifiable assessment. This paper, situated within the context of a higher education institution in Austria, draws upon empirical data gathered during the year 2023 among cohorts of students specializing in tourism and management. The ensuing analysis endeavors to shed light on significant correlations between Dealing with Uncertainty and specific competences within the EICAA framework, underscoring the need for further attention to these competences.

Keywords: Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurial Competences, Digital Platform, Students