Globalization and Internationalization in Higher Education: Theoretical, Strategic and Management Perspectives

By Nicholas Foskett

Book Overview

Universities all over the world are increasingly recognising the challenges of globalization and the pressures towards internationalization. This collection draws together a wealth of international experience to explore the emerging patterns of strategy and practice in internationalizing Higher Education.

Questions considered include:
- How is the concept of globalization in the context of higher education understood by those who lead universities across the world?
- What new challenges are being created as universities seek to become more international?
- Which forms of leadership are needed and will be needed in the future in these transforming institutions and how are they going about preparing for and achieving this?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1441177094
• ISBN13: 9781441177094
• Release Date: April 2013
• Publisher: Continuum
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.1"