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The fourth industrial revolution and the future of entrepreneurial university in South Africa

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  • Oyebanjo Ogunlela

    (Dr, Research Fellow,Department of Public Administration & Governance, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town. South Africa)

  • Robertson Tengeh

    (Professor, Head of Department, Public Administration & Governance, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town. South Africa)

Abstract

Globally, digital disruption has accelerated in the last few years. It is argued that this technological revolution would fundamentally alter our interactions with one another, our work, and our lives. The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) can blur the boundaries between the physical and biological worlds. Although the extent of the effect is unclear, many anticipate massive changes in the economic and educational spheres. Given the close relationship between the economy and the drivers of entrepreneurship in universities, the survival of entrepreneurial universities remains contingent on the influence and preparedness of the 4IR. This review aimed to ascertain South African entrepreneurial universities’ readiness for the 4IR. Systematic literature analysis was adopted for this study; it draws on journal articles, books as wells as online publications relating to disruptive innovation, entrepreneurial universities, and 4IR. The paper argues that there is a need for a radical overhaul of the current curriculum, as retraining lecturers to prepare for 4IR disruptions. Key Words:Disruptive innovation, Entrepreneurial University, 4IR, Higher Education, South Africa

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  • Oyebanjo Ogunlela & Robertson Tengeh, 2021. "The fourth industrial revolution and the future of entrepreneurial university in South Africa," International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), Center for the Strategic Studies in Business and Finance, vol. 10(3), pages 91-100, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:rbs:ijbrss:v:10:y:2021:i:3:p:91-100
    DOI: 10.20525/ijrbs.v10i3.1103
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