Development of higher education institution’s organization and competence from the education export viewpoint : Case: Laurea University of Applied Sciences
Issakainen, Susanna (2017)
Issakainen, Susanna
Saimaan ammattikorkeakoulu
2017
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201703303953
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-201703303953
Tiivistelmä
The objective of the study was to find out the success factors for higher education institution’s organization to start a successful export of its education. The research question was “How should a university of applied sciences’ organization be prepared and developed for starting a successful education export?” The study was commissioned by Laurea University of Applied Sciences.
Data for this study was collected in focus group discussions. Discussion participants were members of the faculty and staff and the top management of the case company. Other sources of information were the official documentation of Laurea University of Applied Sciences and governmental education organizations.
The subject is discussed with the framework of change management and leadership. The role of the management as a role model is essential.
The final result of this thesis was that the development of the entire organization is beneficial also from the viewpoint of the education export. There needs to be a clear vision of the international activities which is not entirely steered by collecting the tuition fees. Based on the findings there is a checklist for the top management how to proceed with the development of the organization.
The results can be applied to other higher education institutions.
Data for this study was collected in focus group discussions. Discussion participants were members of the faculty and staff and the top management of the case company. Other sources of information were the official documentation of Laurea University of Applied Sciences and governmental education organizations.
The subject is discussed with the framework of change management and leadership. The role of the management as a role model is essential.
The final result of this thesis was that the development of the entire organization is beneficial also from the viewpoint of the education export. There needs to be a clear vision of the international activities which is not entirely steered by collecting the tuition fees. Based on the findings there is a checklist for the top management how to proceed with the development of the organization.
The results can be applied to other higher education institutions.