Strategies for Enhancing the Competitiveness of Educational Institutions in the Era of Globalization through a Strategic Management Approach

Authors

  • Yuni Misrahayu Universitas Doktor Husni Ingratubun Papua
  • Kadek Yudista Witraguna UHN I Gusti Bagus Sugriwa Denpasar
  • Putu Kerti Nitiasih Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha Singaraja-Bali
  • Putu Nanci Riastini Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha Singaraja-Bali
  • Nyoman Trisna Herawati Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha Singaraja-Bali

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/jiph.v5i2.9

Keywords:

Strategic Management, Educational Competitiveness, Globalization, Institutional Strategy, Higher Education.

Abstract

This study aims to analyze strategic management approaches in enhancing the competitiveness of educational institutions in the globalization era, emphasizing planning, implementation, and evaluation processes. Using a qualitative descriptive method, data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation involving seven purposively selected informants, including institutional leaders, managers, and educators, within a three-month period. The findings reveal that competitiveness is strengthened through digital transformation, human resource development, and strategic collaboration, although gaps remain between planning and execution. This study contributes a contextual strategic framework integrating local adaptability with global orientation, offering practical implications for improving institutional performance and sustainability in competitive educational environments.

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Published

2026-04-30

How to Cite

Yuni Misrahayu, Kadek Yudista Witraguna, Putu Kerti Nitiasih, Putu Nanci Riastini, & Nyoman Trisna Herawati. (2026). Strategies for Enhancing the Competitiveness of Educational Institutions in the Era of Globalization through a Strategic Management Approach. Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Holistik (JIPH), 5(2), 111–124. https://doi.org/10.55927/jiph.v5i2.9

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