The Economic and International/Global Dimension of Higher Education, 15 op

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HALL4230 The Economic and International/Global Dimension of Higher Education 15 op

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Kurssi tarjotaan Aveiron yliopistossa. This course is offered at the University of Aveiro. This course consists of two units: Unit 1: Higher Education Economics and Unit 2: Globalization, Internationalization and the Knowledge society

Osaamistavoitteet

The aim of Unit 1 is to provide students with a theoretical foundation of the economic dimension of higher education. Amongst other things, the aim is to increase the students' understanding of the importance of the economic dimension of higher education in the framework of the international discussions on the knowledge society/economy. As an important element in this, students will also learn the nature and importance of the current 'privatization' trend in higher education. The aim of Unit 2 is to provide the students with a theoretical foundation concerning the main internationalization and globalization trends in higher education.

Sisältö

The meaning and implications of the ‘economization’ of higher education and higher education policies.
Changes in public and private funding patterns of higher education.
The rapid changes in relationships between higher education and the world of work amidst moves towards a knowledge society.
The growing importance of lifelong learning.
The trend toward globalisation of economy and society.
This unit will identify and analyse the impact of globalisation/internationalization trends and the demands of the knowledge society on higher education. Key issues will include:
The changing role of national governments in the coordination of higher education systems, multi-level policy formulation and implementation.
The effects of increasing (global) competition (e.g. on the various functions of higher education and on institutional and programme diversity) and strategies for organisational adaptation.

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Vaadittavat opintosuoritukset

Two essays The student is required to write one paper for each unit based on the literature and the lectures/seminars. Each paper should not be more than 7 pages in length.