Determining service quality indicators to recruit and retain international students in Malaysia higher education institutions: global issues and local challenges

Hussein Amzat, Ismail and Najimdeen, Abdul Hakeem Alade and Walters, Lynne M. and Yusuf, Byabazaire and Padilla-Valdez, Nena (2023) Determining service quality indicators to recruit and retain international students in Malaysia higher education institutions: global issues and local challenges. Sustainability, 15 (8). pp. 1-25. ISSN 2071-1050 E-ISSN 2071-1050

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Abstract

International student mobility has become an effective global strategy for tertiary institutions’ economic growth, revenue, and diversity. This study aimed to provide service quality indicators that can be used to improve international student mobility services in Malaysian public universities. The sample comprised international students in Malaysia, with 1273 students from 76 countries participating. The SERVQUAL model and instrument were used, and the indicators were determined using the measurement model (MM) and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). The findings of MM and AHP ranked courtesy and communication as the highest indicators, and AHP found that soft skills were required to improve service quality at Malaysian higher education institutions. These findings contribute to understanding what is needed to improve the university quality service system in Malaysian public universities. The results also apply to other universities, especially Southeast Asian countries involved in internationalisation practices. Practical implications were provided to improve internationalisation service quality at colleges and universities, with suggestions for future study.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	quality service; higher education; sustainability; international student; student mobility
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Education Kulliyyah of Education > Department of Social Foundations & Educational Leadership
Depositing User:	DR ISMAIL HUSSEIN AMZAT
Date Deposited:	10 Jul 2023 15:03
Last Modified:	10 Jul 2023 15:03
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/105436

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