ABSTRACT

Background and Purpose: In the developing countries, universities in the second generation are research oriented universities. Activity in turning to third generation universities and entrepreneur is started. In the new age and influenced by the process of globalization and with regard to the social, economic and political conditions, universities and higher education institutions should apply a system that promotes creativity and educates entrepreneurship and innovation for faculty members and students.

Methodology: The present study was carried out in two stages. First, by reviewing the scientific literature, the characteristics of academic entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial university were identified and then a valid checklist was prepared. In the second stage, after the validation of the checklist, it was studied inFerdowssi Mashhad University and finally, it was analyzed by descriptive statistics.

Research findings: The results of this study showed that in graduated students the ability of individuals in the field of bureaucracy and education and research in majors is in a good situation, but in relation to the industry, knowledge-based companies need to work harder.

Conclusion: The findings indicate thatFerdowssi Mashhad University has started the development of a third-generation university and entrepreneurship based on the designed and applied checklist and adapting to the phenomenon of globalization and its socio-economic-cultural changes, and with regard

to the purpose, it is made a plan.

Keywords: Academic Entrepreneurship, Ferdowsi University