How action-oriented entrepreneurship training transforms university students into entrepreneurs: Insights from a qualitative study

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How action-oriented entrepreneurship training transforms university students into entrepreneurs: Insights from a qualitative study. / Melyoki, Lemayon Lemilia; Gielnik, Michael.
in: Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Jahrgang 35, Nr. 5, 01.05.2023, S. 787-814.

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