The research unit was developed by a group of long-standing academics that has been working on the issue of tourism in this region since the establishment of UMS
ERDEC Background
Entrepreneurship Research and Development Center (ERDEC), located in the Business, Economics and Accounting Faculty of Universiti Malaysia Sabah, has been upgraded to become a center in 2014 as one of the key departments in UMS focusing on research in entrepreneurship as well as the development activities of local entrepreneurs. In order to realize these functions, ERDEC works with entrepreneurs, graduates of public and private universities, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), entrepreneurship centers and institutions, and government and non-governmental agencies involved in entrepreneurship development in Sabah in particular, and Malaysia in general. ERDEC is also a reference center for graduates or individuals who are interested in getting advice in the field of entrepreneurship.
ERDEC function
• Become a center of excellence in entrepreneurship research
• Being an entrepreneurial development center that focuses on the development of entrepreneurs and surrounding communities.
• Be a reference center for graduates and individuals who need advice in entrepreneurship.
• Collaborate with government and non-government researchers and agencies in terms of research and development of entrepreneurship.
Target groups
• Graduates / alumni
• Small and medium entrepreneurs / entrepreneurs (SMEs)
• Government and non-governmental agencies / agencies involved in entrepreneurial development
• Researcher / academician
ENTREPRENEURSHIP RESEARCH
- Carry out research on a business venture
- Appointing fellows-researchers, entrepreneurs & NGOs
- Applied research: Matching between SMEs & researchers (PPRN)
ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
- External institution module entrepreneurship training program
- ERDEC module entrepreneurship training program
ENTREPRENEURIAL DISCOURSE
- Seminars, forums, round table discussions
INFORMATION DISSEMINATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP KNOWLEDGE
- Quarterly publication
DEVELOP ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT / SKILLS AMONG COMMUNITIES
- Vulnerable groups (ex. youth, retirees)
- Entrepreneurial Capacity Building Program (ex. single mom)
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Should you have any inquiries, please contact us as below:
- Entrepreneurship Research and Development Centre (ERDEC)
Faculty of Business, Economics and Accountancy (FPEP)
Universiti Malaysia Sabah
Jalan UMS, 88400, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia - +6088320000 Ext. 1504
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