CONNECTING ENTREPRENEURIAL EDUCATION AND THE ENTREPRENEURIAL PROCESS: AN ANALYSIS BASED ON DIFFERENT CASE STUDIES

This article explores the connection between entrepreneurial education and the entrepreneurial process, with the aim of analyzing educational practices present in case studies, assessing how they impact the development of entrepreneurial skills and their relationship with the entrepreneurial process. The research was based on a detailed analysis of 25 scientific articles selected from the Scielo database. The qualitative methodology included the development of a similarity network, in addition to the categorization and classification of articles with the help of software such as Iramuteq and ATLAS.ti. The main results revealed a diversity of educational approaches and different types of entrepreneurship, highlighting the importance of an education that integrates theory and practice. The research also identified gaps in the literature, suggesting the need for more research that connects practical experiences to educational contexts. The conclusions emphasize the relevance of using case studies in the classroom to foster entrepreneurial education and better prepare students for the challenges of the contemporary market.