Joining economic and engineering perspectives - a tool for successful entrepreneurs

The main objective of this paper is to analyze the importance of higher education for preparing the graduates to become more creative and ready to become efficient and successful entrepreneurs. Students in engineering posses the required qualifications in terms of technology, but lack the managerial skills and economic knowledge needed for launching and maintaining new valuable businesses. After a systematic analysis of the Romanian entrepreneurial landscape, the author recommends the implementation of new high education programs in engineering that will create a better interface between engineering and economic viewpoints and are also aimed to fully develop the graduates' entrepreneurial personality. (C) 2015 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.