Abstract:
The purpose of this research was to make comparative study of the development and review process of the
entrepreneurship curriculum at the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Faculty of Commerce and Botho University,
(BU) Faculty of Business and Accounting in Gaborone, Botswana. The study focused on the processes and
influences of curriculum development and review as well as on what skills graduates of the programme are
expected to have after successfully completing the programme. A sample of 16 staff members from the UZ and
23 staff members from BU participated in the study. Results of the study showed that lecturers at the two
institutions are the main drivers of curricula development and review. Major factors considered in curriculum
design included students, industry needs, legislation, competition as well as external examiners. The findings
also recommended courses which should be taught from first year which include Small Business Management,
Entrepreneurial Skills Development, Introduction to Finance and Economics.
