Abstract: The deep integration of innovation and entrepreneurship education with professional education plays a significant role in addressing the complex issues of transformation in local universities. Taking the qualitative research method and applied courses at Guangdong Ocean University as a case study, this paper explore the current status, practical paths, and corresponding strategies for the implementation of “integrated” innovation and entrepreneurship education in local applied undergraduate institutions. Through observations, interviews, and literature analysis of the course implementation, identify issues in the implementation of this course and propose feasible solutions to facilitate the development of innovation and entrepreneurship education in local applied undergraduate institutions.

Key words: Local applied undergraduate institutions, Innovation and entrepreneurship education, Professional education, Deep integration, Problems and countermeasures, “Integrated”