Department of Roads, Civil Engineering and Architecture, University of Nis , Niš , Serbia
Small and medium-sized enterprises represent the backbone of the economy, including the construction sector. To sustain and stimulate the growth of the construction industry, it is essential to encourage entrepreneurship and the establishment of new companies. One effective approach is to provide students of technical sciences, particularly civil engineering and architecture, with education on economic principles and entrepreneurship. This can better prepare them for the labor market, especially those who may not secure employment immediately after graduation or who aspire to start their own businesses.
The construction sector has a multidimensional impact on the national economy. It is deeply interconnected with various other sectors and industries, both upstream and downstream, and significantly influences the labor market, financial system, and industrial development. Given this strategic importance, countries must implement measures to support and expand this sector.
This paper highlights the relevance of entrepreneurship education for students in technical fields and advocates for integrating basic economic and entrepreneurial concepts into their curricula. Drawing on international experiences and case studies, it proposes directions for further research in Serbia and the broader region. In addition, it offers conclusions and recommendations based on available data and research, with an emphasis on applicability within the Serbian context.
This research was supported by the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia, under the Agreement on Financing the Scientific Research Work of Teaching Staff at the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, University of Niš - Registration number: 451-03-137/2025-03/200095 dated 04/02/2025.
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