Abstract:
The Blended Learning Framework (BLF) is an emerging empirical area of study in entrepreneurial research,
which results of different learning techniques driven by technology. There is paucity of research in the
literature to suggest the review of BLF in relation to entrepreneurship education in Nigeria. This paper is
specifically aimed at ascertaining the potentials of digital and traditional operating learning systems mix on
entrepreneurial development programmes of Nigerian universities. Adopting a mixed method approach, 664
responses were collected through self-administered questionnaire from the undergraduate, postgraduate
students and lecturers, while qualitative data obtained through in-depth interview with 9 senior academic
professionals. The data analysis results obtained using advanced SPSS and TCA revealed that
entrepreneurship required adaptive learning methods driven by technology. Findings highlight that learning
that occurs through multimedia, web-based, visual display and simulations could positively impact
entrepreneurial post-training outcomes. Hence, it is concluded that complementing traditional learning
method with BLF could engage entrepreneurial learners more with real practices. Recommendations include
the facilitation of curriculum transformation by e-learning environment for sustainable entrepreneurial
leadership development in Nigerian universities. This is in tandem with the assertion that embedding
entrepreneurship and innovation, cross-disciplinary approach and interactive methods of teaching, all require
new framework and paradigms.
