Abstract

Entrepreneurship education field is very complex. Studies have shown that the effects of entrepreneurship education are mixed and contradictory and authors’ opinions range from unconditional support to doubts into its justification. The study explores the entrepreneurship education perception of the existing entrepreneurs and of those who want to become entrepreneurs, whether it is necessary and adequate in their surroundings. The research has been conducted among 200 examinees on a Serbian municipal environment example. The research implications show the necessity of the entrepreneurship education and justification of its purpose, and the efforts should be directed towards its better quality and results.

Key words: Education, entrepreneurs, potential entrepreneurs, Serbia.