Emprendimiento Sostenible: evolución y orígenes en la Educación Superior

Sustainable entrepreneurship has emerged as a crucial field in higher education, merging economic, social, and environmental value creation. This article aims to examine the evolution of sustainable entrepreneurship in higher education institutions before the COVID-19 pandemic, providing a basis for understanding its origins and development. Its importance lies in the urgency of addressing global challenges such as climate change, social inequality, and environmental degradation. Higher education institutions are essential in this context, preparing future leaders and entrepreneurs to create innovative and sustainable solutions. However, research on how these institutions have integrated sustainable entrepreneurship into their curricula and educational programs is limited, especially in the pre-pandemic period. This study seeks to provide a detailed understanding of the development of these educational practices. The research was conducted in two phases: a systematic literature review using Kitchenham's methodology and a specific analysis of papers related to higher education. A total of 1209 articles were identified from seven databases, from which 230 were selected after a review of titles and abstracts focused on sustainable entrepreneurship. Finally, 27 articles were analyzed in depth for their specific relevance to higher education. The findings indicate that higher education institutions should continue to develop and expand educational programs that integrate sustainability and entrepreneurship. Inter-institutional cooperation and cooperation with the business sector and a focus on pedagogical innovation are essential to fostering a sustainable entrepreneurship culture.