Formation of Entrepreneurial University on the Basis of Cluster Model (the Republic of Belarus Experience)

Abstract

The article examines formation processes of entrepreneurial university (better known in Russian-speaking environment as "University 3.0") in Belarusian institutional system. The purpose of the study is to substantiate recommendations for transformation of entrepreneurial university model based on cluster relations. On the basis of literature review and previous monographic research by the author, the necessity of forming an entrepreneurial university model is reasoned, the forms of interaction between participants of educational initiative, and differences in approaches to model clustering of entrepreneurial university are considered. The methods of literary review, comparison, juxtaposition, argumentation, and generalization were used. On the basis of state regulation specifics of the economy and business entities interaction, it is recommended to create entrepreneurial university in the form of clusters of the subjects of education, science and business at regional and sectoral levels. Using institutional theory and stakeholder management, conducting a SWOT analysis of transformation scenario of entrepreneurial university model based on cluster relations as a result of structural economic transformation allowed the author to make recommendations on implementation of structural transformation of entrepreneurial university model in Belarusian institutional system.