An Analysis on The Impact of Entrepreneurial Education in SMEs Growth in Zimbabwe: Case Of Mutare Green Market

Abstract

Recent studies have found entrepreneurial education to be necessary for SMEs to succeed and perform better, thereby contributing to employment creation and rise in GDP since profits will be realised. In this regard, this research explored the impact of entrepreneurial education on the growth of SMEs, with a special focus on Mutare Green Market. This study employed case study research design making use of questionnaires to collect quantitative data and interviews to collect qualitative data. In this research, 89 participants were selected using purposive sampling. The overall results of the study indicated that entrepreneurial education has a direct positive relationship with growth and sustainability of SMEs. Therefore, rightly it can be concluded that it is important for SMEs to prioritise and acquire entrepreneurial education in order to enhance their growth and sustainability