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Exploring Comparative and Competitive Advantages towards A Sustainable University: A Case Study

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study explores how a private university in China develops and sustains comparative and competitive advantages to achieve long-term institutional sustainability amid globalization and rapid technological change. Using a qualitative single-case study design, data were collected through interviews, document analysis, and observations involving 12 key stakeholders, and analyzed under the frameworks of social constructionism and interpretivism. Findings revealed that the university’s comparative advantages lie in its specialization in engineering and technology, faculty development, and strong industry linkages. Its competitive advantages stem from strategic partnerships, pedagogical innovation, digital transformation, and international collaborations. These initiatives collectively enhance sustainability through improved resource efficiency, global visibility, and financial diversification. The study extends theoretical understanding of institutional competitiveness in higher education and provides managerial insights for fostering innovation, governance, and stakeholder engagement toward sustainable university development.

Source: Psychology and Education A Multidisciplinary Journal

DOI: 10.70838/pemj.490309

Authors: Yaxin Li, Rowena Libo-on

Institution: Central Philippine University

Language: English

Topic: Higher Education Governance and Development

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4416407003