Technology-Enabled Learning for Green and Sustainable Entrepreneurship Education

Adina Cocu, Emilia Pecheanu (), Ioan Susnea (), Sandra Dingli, Adrian Istrate and Cornelia Tudorie
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Adina Cocu: Department of Computers and Information Technology, Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, 800210 Galaţi, Romania
Emilia Pecheanu: Department of Computers and Information Technology, Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, 800210 Galaţi, Romania
Ioan Susnea: Department of Computers and Information Technology, Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, 800210 Galaţi, Romania
Sandra Dingli: The Edward de Bono Institute for Creative Thinking and Innovation, University of Malta, 2080 Msida, Malta
Adrian Istrate: Department of Computers and Information Technology, Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, 800210 Galaţi, Romania
Cornelia Tudorie: Department of Computers and Information Technology, Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, 800210 Galaţi, Romania

Administrative Sciences, 2025, vol. 15, issue 2, 1-32

Abstract: (1) Background and objectives: Global crises such as climate change, pandemics, and resource depletion present unprecedented challenges that require coordinated and innovative responses. This study advocates for a bottom-up strategy by proposing and developing tools that empower individuals and organizations to embrace green and sustainable entrepreneurship, fostering localized solutions with global impact. In this context, the research explored the integration of technology-enabled entrepreneurship education (EE) into engineering curricula, with a focus on sustainable and green entrepreneurship. Leveraging insights from European projects, the research developed a cloud-based entrepreneurship educational system featuring three e-learning platforms. Particularly, one e-learning platform was specifically designed to support green and sustainable entrepreneurship education. (2) Methods: the study involved literature reviews, stakeholder surveys, interviews with green entrepreneurs, and iterative platform design. (3) Results: Key outcomes of the research include a methodology for designing pedagogical strategies and learning content for green and sustainable EE. Additionally, digital tools such as the green business innovation canvas, TRIZ-inspired matrices, and AI-driven recommendation systems were created to equip learners with the skills to develop sustainable business models. (4) Originality: The study’s novelty lies in its integration of advanced digital tools with original pedagogical strategies, providing a scalable framework for incorporating sustainability into entrepreneurship education. These findings have practical implications for educators and policymakers working to promote eco-friendly business practices. Future research should investigate the scalability of these tools across diverse educational contexts and evaluate their long-term impact on fostering sustainable entrepreneurial mindsets.

Keywords: green and sustainable entrepreneurship education; e-learning; conceptual learning; knowledge graphs; generative AI (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L M M0 M1 M10 M11 M12 M14 M15 M16 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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