International Journal of Accounting, Management, Economics and Social Sciences (IJAMESC)
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): April

TRANSFORMATION MODEL OF ENTREPRENEURIAL UNIVERSITY: AN ETHNOGRAPHIC APPROACH

Kurnia Endah Riana (Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia)
Rini Dwiyani Hadiwidjaja (Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia)
Yanuar Trisnowati (Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia)
Pesi Suryani (Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
10 May 2026

Abstract

This study aims to develop a transformation model of the entrepreneurial university in Indonesia using an ethnographic approach. The research was conducted at five state universities with legal entity (PTN-BH) that have implemented institutional entrepreneurial initiatives. Data were collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions with key actors, including university leaders, lecturers, and business incubator managers. The findings reveal that the transformation process occurs in four key stages: initiation, experimentation, consolidation, and institutionalization. The success of this transformation is influenced by four main dimensions: strategic leadership, institutional structure, entrepreneurial culture, and actor dynamics. This study offers a theoretical contribution to understanding institutional change in developing countries and a practical framework for higher education policymakers. The ethnographic approach enables a deep exploration of the social and cultural dynamics underpinning institutional transformation in universities.

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Humanities Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

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International Journal of Accounting, Management, Economics and Social Sciences (IJAMESC) is an open access, peer-reviewed, and refereed journal published by PT. ZILLZELL MEDIA PRIMA. The main objective of IJAMESC is to provide an intellectual platform for the international scholars. IJAMESC aims to ...