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This study aims to examine the implementation of Project-Based Learning (PjBL) in Entrepreneurship Education at Universitas Handayani Makassar, using a qualitative approach that combines literature review and in-depth interviews with six lecturers who have applied PjBL in entrepreneurship teaching. The findings from the interviews indicate that PjBL effectively increases student engagement in learning, enriches their practical experiences, and develops essential skills such as problem-solving, communication, and collaboration. However, challenges faced in its implementation include time constraints, limited resources, and the lecturers' readiness to provide intensive guidance to students. Additionally, the role of lecturers as facilitators is crucial to the success of the PjBL model. Based on the research findings, it is recommended that the institution provide additional training for lecturers, enhance the curriculum to integrate PBL better, and offer facilities to support project-based learning. The implementation of PjBL is expected to improve the quality of entrepreneurship education and better equip students with the necessary skills to navigate the competitive business world.
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Dembek, K., York, J., & Singh, P. J. (2018). Creating value for multiple stakeholders: Sustainable business models at the Base of the Pyramid. In Journal of Cleaner production. Elsevier.
Erlanda, M., Ulfah, M., & Rohana. (2023). Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Project Based Learning Pada Mata Pelajaran PPKn Untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Peserta Didik. Jurnal Satya Widya, 39(1), 76–86. https://doi.org/10.58374/sepakat.v9i2.199
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Helyer, R. (2011). Aligning higher education with the world of work. Higher Education, Skills and Work-Based Learning, 1(2), 95–105. https://doi.org/10.1108/20423891111128872
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Issa, H. B., & Khataibeh, A. (2021). The Effect of Using Project Based Learning on Improving the Critical Thinking among Upper Basic Students from Teachers’ Perspectives. Pegem Egitim ve Ogretim Dergisi, 11(2), 52–57. https://doi.org/10.14527/pegegog.2021.00
Jalinus, N., Nabawi, R. A., & Mardin, A. (2017). The Seven Steps of Project Based Learning Model to Enhance Productive Competences of Vocational Students BT - Proceedings of the International Conference on Technology and Vocational Teachers (ICTVT 2017). 102(Ictvt), 251–256. https://doi.org/10.2991/ictvt-17.2017.43
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Rauf, R., Mardia, M., Raheni, C., Hannase, U., & Tafsir, M. (2025). Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development. World Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, 21(2), 149–164. https://doi.org/10.47556/j.wjemsd.18.4.2022.1
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Rauf, R., Wijaya, H., & Tari, E. (2021). Entrepreneurship education based on environmental insight: Opportunities and challenges in the new normal era. Cogent Arts and Humanities, 8(1), 0–15. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311983.2021.1945756
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