http://afr.sciedupress.com Accounting and Finance Research Vol. 12, No. 4; 2023 Published by Sciedu Press 144 ISSN 1927-5986 E-ISSN 1927-5994 A Brief Review Note on Enhancing Entrepreneurial Excellence: Success Factors in Higher Education Entrepreneurship Education Halim Shuhaimi Yeop Johari 1 , Maslinawati Mohamad 2 , Nurhidayah Yahya 2 & Hairul Suhaimi Nahar 3 1 Faculty of Accountancy, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Selangor, Kampus Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia 2 Accounting Research Institute, Level 12, Menara Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia 3 College of Business Administration, Tabuk University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Correspondence: Halim Shuhaimi Yeop Johari, Faculty of Accountancy, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Selangor, Kampus Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. E-mail: hash@uitm.edu.my Received: May 30, 2023 Accepted: November 7, 2023 Online Published: November 23, 2023 doi:10.5430/afr.v12n4p144 URL: https://doi.org/10.5430/afr.v12n4p144 Abstract This paper represents a brief review note exploring the success factors contributing to the effectiveness of entrepreneurship education in higher education institutions. Capitalising on the existing literature and the empirical evidence presented therein, this paper comprehensively delineates key elements contributing to the enhancement of entrepreneurial excellence in higher educational settings. The salient success factors identified include experiential learning, industry and entrepreneurial networks, and supportive infrastructure and resources. This review paper discusses these success factors and suggests critical recommendations for future research and practice in university entrepreneurship education. Ideally, future research should explore new and creative ways to improve entrepreneurship education, systematically overcoming associated challenges in studying entrepreneurship education. Overall, this brief review note contributes to the existing body of knowledge which aims at the advancement of entrepreneurship education in higher education institutions, thereby facilitating the development of successful entrepreneurs. Keywords: entrepreneurial excellence, success factors, higher education, entrepreneurship education, successful entrepreneurs 1. Introduction Entrepreneurship education is vital in higher education institutions to help individuals succeed in a constantly changing business landscape (Martin, McNally, & Kay, 2013). The extant literature recognizes the indispensable role of a strong entrepreneurial mindset and skills in achieving this goal. As a result, universities dedicate considerable efforts to empower and equip their students with the necessary knowledge and capabilities to excel as entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurship education helps students develop an insatiable curiosity and a continuous quest for new opportunities (Fayolle & Gailly, 2015). It focuses on cultivating critical and creative thinking skills, practical knowledge, and interpersonal skills, all are essential for entrepreneurial success (Kuratko, 2016). Through systematic identifications of the strengths and weaknesses in entrepreneurship domain, students are able to better understand their entrepreneurial potential and work to overcome their shortcomings (Kuratko, 2016). Universities essentially provide resources and support to help students setting clear goals, manifest their aspirations, and reflect on their accomplishments to foster an entrepreneurial mindset (Morris, Webb, & Franklin, 2011). They also nurture financial literacy, networking skills, confidence, and the ability to accept feedback to enable students to navigate the entrepreneurial journey effectively (Salun et al., 2021; Portuguez Castro, et al., 2020; Daniel & Almeida, 2020; Kissi, 2020; Sumarwati et al., 2022). Leadership skills are also emphasized as a crucial aspect of entrepreneurship, allowing students to articulate their visions and pursue ambitious goals (Drucker, 2014). Higher education institutions also enable students to analyze situations, absorb relevant data, and make confident decisions by offering entrepreneurship education (Hisrich, Peters, & Shepherd, 2002). They guide the steps, decisions, and actions necessary to successfully embark on and navigate the entrepreneurial path (Zacharakis, Corbett & Bygrave, 2019). Comprehensive entrepreneurship education practically prepares students for entrepreneurial endeavors and