Universal Journal of Educational Research 8(9): 3970-3980, 2020 http://www.hrpub.org DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.080922 The Framework of the Implementation of Entrepreneurship Elements in Malaysian Polytechnic Hanim Zainal * , Khata Jabor, Idris Mohammed Abdullahi School of Education, University of Technology Malaysia, Malaysia Received May 16, 2020; Revised June 22, 2020; Accepted July 20, 2020 Cite This Paper in the following Citation Styles (a): [1] Hanim Zainal, Khata Jabor, Idris Mohammed Abdullahi , "The Framework of the Implementation of Entrepreneurship Elements in Malaysian Polytechnic," Universal Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 8, No. 9, pp. 3970 - 3980, 2020. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.080922. (b): Hanim Zainal, Khata Jabor, Idris Mohammed Abdullahi (2020). The Framework of the Implementation of Entrepreneurship Elements in Malaysian Polytechnic. Universal Journal of Educational Research, 8(9), 3970 - 3980. DOI: 10.13189/ujer.2020.080922. Copyright©2020 by authors, all rights reserved. Authors agree that this article remains permanently open access under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0 International License Abstract Entrepreneurial education is an important strategy in producing entrepreneurial-minded students [1]. This entrepreneurial spirit needs to be nurtured through good education structure. Furthermore, education can play a key role in shaping the culture of entrepreneurship among students. Therefore, education that focuses on entrepreneurship concepts for students must be given proper attention. The need for knowledge in the field of entrepreneurship among polytechnic lecturers is very much needed as lecturers should be knowledgeable and must be prepared before teaching the students. This study aims to draw on the application of entrepreneurial elements among polytechnic lecturers in Malaysia. Data analysis involves the process of analyzing qualitative data using Nvivo software. There were 10 lecturers who lectured entrepreneur’s subject being selected in the interviews including lecturers from Sultanah Bahiyah Polytechnic, Syed Syed Sirajuddin Polytechnic, Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Polytechnic, Jelly Polytechnic, Kota Bharu Polytechnic, Mersing Polytechnic and Sultan Ibrahim Polytechnic. In that regard, the results of this study can serve as a source of reference especially to lecturers who wish to learn something beyond their area of expertise using this entrepreneurial application method. Lecturers can explore new knowledge by applying and practicing various methods of applying entrepreneurship. Thus, the process of applying for entrepreneurship will be more efficient, effective and usable during the teaching and learning process both in college and beyond college. Keywords Framework, Entrepreneurship, Practice, Knowledge, Skill, Environment 1. Introduction Entrepreneurship education is a lifelong education where knowledge, skills and entrepreneurial values are gained through formal or informal learning [2]. In the context of this study, entrepreneurship education is described as a process for acquiring entrepreneurship knowledge, skills and practices among lecturers. Elements of entrepreneurial knowledge, skills and practices through formal learning in the lecturers' education curriculum (major and minor) and off-the-classroom learning through co-curriculum activities that lead to entrepreneurship. The study was about exposure to the elements of entrepreneurship. There are also theories outlined in this study that include general entrepreneurship theory. Entrepreneurship is a process, target and environment that affects the opportunity to create and provide services through the process of identification, exploitation and evaluation [3]. Thus [4] states that this condition requires specific desires, motivations and skills. Therefore, this study aims to formulate a framework for the application of entrepreneurial elements that serves as a reference point for those who are called entrepreneurship lecturers. The objectives of this study are to: 1. Identify elements of entrepreneurship knowledge among polytechnic lecturers.