The perspective of new managerialism on changes in Hong Kong's self-financing post-secondary education institutions: Progress, challenges and outlook

The perspective of new managerialism on changes in Hong Kong's self-financing post-secondary education institutions: Progress, challenges and outlook

• Lau, Yui Yip College of Professional and Continuing Education, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• Cheung, Lok Ming Eric College of Professional and Continuing Education, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• Chan, Eve Man Hin Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong
• Lee, Stephanie Wing College of Professional and Continuing Education, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

The International Journal of Educational Management, 37(2), 431-448, 2023

Emerald Group Publishing Limited

2023

• R Educational Policy & Administration
  • RC Educational Planning & Decision Making Process, Educational Administration
• R Educational Policy & Administration
  • RD Educational Finance & Resource Allocation

New Managerialism Self-financing Post-secondary Institutions Massification Privatisation

• Hong Kong

• 1997.7 onwards

• Post-Secondary Education

Purpose The present study adopts the analytical framework of new managerialism (NM) to explore the progress, challenges and outlook of self-financing post-secondary institutions in Hong Kong since 2000. This study also identified issues and related managerial implications for developing this niche form of higher education in Hong Kong. Design/methodology/approach This study conducted a critical review of self-financing post-secondary institutions in Hong Kong, including the sub-degree and degree sectors, via collecting a series of policy documents and archives from the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, the Public Records Office and other government bodies. To supplement the findings, semi-structured in-depth interviews of 18 academic staff of Hong Kong's self-financing post-secondary institutions were carried out. Findings The study shows that self-financing post-secondary institutions not only encounter challenges related to insufficient resources but also face pressure from accreditation requirements of various international organisations. The study also suggests that massification and privatisation of self-financing post-secondary institutions, and embracing a managerial approach for operation and governance will induce a new wave of self-financing post-secondary institutions in the near future. Originality/value This study offers insights for self-financing post-secondary institutions into implementing appropriate strategies to maintain competitiveness and retain talents in the coming years. © 2023 Emerald Publishing Limited.

• English

Journal Articles

• 0951354X

• 10.1108/IJEM-05-2022-0207

https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/bibs/6f27a43e

2024-07-11