Abstract

In this paper, we are going to determine how the institutions play important role in policy making for entrepreneurship education in universities of Iran. So, after a brief review on literature, research analytical model is extracted by pointing out theoretical basics and research dimensions. In the meantime, the way to test the model, initializing the dimensions and concepts, models of performing the research project, data collection methods, data analysis, validity and reliability are addressed. Since the opinions of 102 elites/connoisseurs in entrepreneurship field (including professors, experts of entrepreneurship centers, offices at over 16 universities and official organizations) are measured through questionnaire using the method survey-kind. Questionnaire items are designed by segregating conceptual model dimensions into the types of entrepreneurship trainings, the components of educational system, policymaking steps and policymaking institutions in the template of Likert’s five option scale and null (no impact) option. To review the reliability, Chronbach's alpha (87%) is used. To review the validity, elites’ poll is utilized. Research questions were responded to after collecting the ideas and information through statistical techniques. Finally, the findings indicate the important institutions and the challenges related to them that have the main influence on the process of policy making in this field. At the end of article the verified challenges and some related recommendations was proposed for improving this system.

Keywords: policymaking, policymaking institution, entrepreneurship education, Iran.