Institutional Research in Tert Ed (MGMT90170)

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Overview

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This subject provides an overview of key elements of institutional research in tertiary education, to provide participants with knowledge and insights in areas such as:

the foundations of institutional research: its history, emergence as a profession, contexts of application, and the role it plays in institutional governance and management
international developments, concepts and approaches: the emergence of benchmarks and rankings and the use of institutional classifications
analytic resources: common tools, techniques and technologies
common domains of analysis: student enrolments, progression and completion, programs of study, research activity, workforce planning.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion, participants should be able to apply what they have learned, for example by:

describing the role of institutional research in tertiary education policy, planning and practice
using institutional research to support management and leadership activities
analysing trends and making projections for planning purposes in areas such as student demand, supply of staff, resource requirements and information needs.

Generic skills

On completing this subject, participants should be able to:

communicate with people who work in different cultures and contexts
investigate policy and strategy problems, and generate options to resolve them
assess the risks and benefits of different solutions to management problems
apply accepted policies and principles to different kinds of cases
make well-informed management decisions that consider specific contexts.

Last updated: 10 February 2024