ERIC Number: EJ847656
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2009-Jul
Pages: 18
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Structural Development of Finnish Universities: Achieving Competitiveness and Academic Excellence
Tirronen, Jarkko; Nokkala, Terhi
Higher Education Quarterly, v63 n3 p219-236 Jul 2009
This paper discusses strategic instruments that are used to enhance the competitiveness of Finnish universities in the context of globalisation, internationalisation and commercialisation of research and education. The Finnish higher education system is currently undergoing a major policy reform, which aims to enhance the competitiveness of Finnish universities through structural development. This article focuses specifically on three themes of structural development: institutional cooperation and mergers between universities; stratification and differentiation; and changes in governance and leadership. Three ongoing projects are used as illustrations.
Descriptors: Educational Planning, Institutional Cooperation, Competition, Change Strategies, Strategic Planning, Educational Improvement, College Administration, Higher Education, Educational Policy, Foreign Countries, Educational Development
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Finland
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