Title: Review of university classification: implications on educational management

Authors: Suphattra Ketsarapong; Kongkiti Phusavat; Pekka Kess; Hanna Kropsu-Vehkapera

Addresses: Faculty of Engineering, Department of Industrial Engineering, Kasetsart University, 50 Paholyothin Road, Bangkok 10900, Thailand ' Faculty of Engineering, Department of Industrial Engineering, Kasetsart University, 50 Paholyothin Road, Bangkok 10900, Thailand ' Faculty of Engineering, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, University of Oulu, P.O. Box 4610, FIN-90014, Finland ' Faculty of Engineering, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, University of Oulu, P.O. Box 4610, FIN-90014, Finland

Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to review higher education classification in the USA, China, Europe and Thailand and to compare the categories and criteria that are used in classifying Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The definition, development and comparison of higher education classification are addressed, focusing on the objectives, data collection method, number of groups and classification criteria. The results will be used to improve the classification model in Thailand by providing data, which can assist the Commission of Higher Education to set a direction for HEI enhancement and development, and to assist university administrators in formulating strategies to develop HEIs.

Keywords: higher education; management in education; education policy; diversity; university classification; USA; United States; China Europe; Thailand; strategic planning.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMIE.2013.054725

International Journal of Management in Education, 2013 Vol.7 No.3, pp.254 - 275

Published online: 13 Sep 2014 *

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