From integration to innovation: strategic agenda for the development of digital and entrepreneurial competence of students at the International Balkan University

Abstract

With the rapid advancements in the labor market, more pressure is put on Universities to provide the right combination of entrepreneurial skills, digital literacy, and commitment to sustainability as a part of today’s education. This pressure is particularly high for Universities located in Southeastern Europe, where Higher Education institutions need to rapidly transition away from traditional teaching methods toward digitally-enabled, innovation-based learning ecosystems. The response of the International Balkan University is the implementation of a strategic plan that transforms students from passive learners into value creators through an integrated plan consisting of three institutional pillars.