The CUT Annual Herman Mashaba Lecture Explores Academic Entrepreneurship

The CUT Annual Herman Mashaba Lecture Explores Academic Entrepreneurship. The Annual Herman Mashaba Lecture at the Faculty of Management Sciences focused on the evolving landscape of entrepreneurship within academic institutions. The lecture was delivered by Prof. Dr. Andreas Altmann, the Rector of MCI The Entrepreneurial School in Innsbruck, Austria.

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Prof. Dr. Andreas Altmann

Prof. Dr. Andreas Altmann has been the Rector of MCI The Entrepreneurial School since 2012 and an Honorary Professor at the University of Innsbruck since 2013. He is an Austrian economist and founder of MCI Management Center Innsbruck Internationale Hochschule GmbH. With a professional history in economics and management, he is a well-known figure in international education, research, and management.

University Commitment

Professor Pamela Dube, the Vice-Chancellor and Principal, expressed the university’s commitment to equipping graduates with fundamental entrepreneurial skills. She emphasized providing students with opportunities to continually enhance their entrepreneurial knowledge and capabilities.

Lecture Theme: Let Talk Innovation

Prof. Dr. Andreas Altmann addressed the innovative endeavors of MCI, highlighting how the center strives to exceed university expectations. He shared expertise and insights on innovation, focusing on the evolving landscape of entrepreneurship within academic institutions.

Evolving Role of Universities

Prof. Dr. Andreas Altmann discussed the traditional role of universities in accumulating knowledge and the transition towards distributing knowledge beyond academic circles. He emphasized the importance of universities in knowledge production, applied research, and tangible product development.

Entrepreneurial Impact

He highlighted that entrepreneurial universities aim to create impacts in the economy and society, educating individuals to become successful entrepreneurs and engaged citizens. This evolution signifies universities’ role in fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and societal development.

Conclusion

Prof. Dr. Andreas Altmann concluded by emphasizing the progressive role of universities in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. He highlighted how universities have evolved from collecting and distributing knowledge to generating new knowledge and creating tangible outcomes for society.