Why Entrepreneurship Education for Students Does Not Guarantee the Sustainability of Their Business?

The results and discussion of this bibliometric study shed light on the complex relationship between entrepreneurship education and the long-term sustainability of graduate-led businesses. The thematic map and word frequency analysis reveal a strong emphasis on sustainable development, student-centered learning, and the cultivation of entrepreneurial skills within the context of higher education. However, despite the growing prevalence of entrepreneurship education in college curricula, many graduates still struggle to maintain their businesses over time. The disconnect between classroom learning and real-world challenges, insufficient post-graduation support and resources, and challenging market conditions all contribute to the high failure rates of these ventures. To bridge this gap, entrepreneurship education must evolve to incorporate more experiential learning opportunities, foster supportive ecosystems for graduate entrepreneurs, and equip students with the resilience and adaptability needed to navigate the complexities of the business world. The findings of this research have important implications for educators, policymakers, and aspiring entrepreneurs. By understanding the factors that influence the sustainability of graduate-led businesses, stakeholders can work together to develop more effective educational approaches, support systems, and policies that enable these ventures to thrive. Future research could explore the specific design elements of entrepreneurship programs that best prepare students for real-world challenges, investigate the long-term impact of post-graduation support initiatives, and examine strategies for fostering resilience and adaptability among graduate entrepreneurs in the face of market uncertainties.本项文献计量研究的结果与讨论，阐明了创业教育与毕业生创办企业长期可持续性之间的复杂关联。主题图谱与词频分析结果显示，高等教育语境下的相关研究高度聚焦可持续发展、以学生为中心的学习模式，以及创业技能的培育。然而，尽管创业教育在高校课程体系中的普及度与日俱增，仍有不少毕业生难以长期维系其创办的企业。课堂学习与现实挑战脱节、毕业后续支持与资源不足，以及严苛的市场环境，均是这类企业高失败率的诱因。为弥合这一鸿沟，创业教育亟需革新：融入更多体验式学习场景，为毕业生创业者打造良性支持生态，并赋能学生具备应对商业世界复杂局面所需的韧性与适应性。本研究的结论对教育工作者、政策制定者与有志创业者均具有重要借鉴意义。通过厘清影响毕业生创办企业可持续性的各类因素，各方利益相关者可携手构建更高效的教育模式、支持体系与政策框架，助力这类企业实现蓬勃发展。未来的研究可聚焦以下方向：探究能最有效帮助学生应对现实挑战的创业课程具体设计要素，调研毕业后续支持举措的长期影响，以及探索在市场不确定性下培育毕业生创业者韧性与适应性的可行策略。