IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND MANAGEMENT RESEARCH (IJSSMR )

E-ISSN 2545-5303
P-ISSN 2695-2203
VOL. 11 NO. 4 2025
DOI: 10.56201/ijssmr.vol.11no4.2025.pg516.523

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Managing Tertiary Educational System for Economic Growth and Sustainable Development in an Underdeveloped Economy

Philip Ugonna Ebirim, PhD, Amanze Obianuju Chimezie, PhD, Festus Chidi Duruchukwu

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Abstract

Tertiary education, the pinnacle of educational attainment plays a crucial role in driving economic growth and sustainable development in any economy. Given the significance of tertiary education as the highest level of education, it is imperative to strategically align tertiary education with economic growth and sustainable development objectives, particularly in underdeveloped economies. This paper therefore explored the management of tertiary educational systems as a catalyst for economic growth and sustainable development in underdeveloped economies. The paper examined the interplay between tertiary education, economic growth, and sustainable development, highlighting the critical role of education in fostering economic progress. The study concluded that by prioritizing efficient resource management and accountability, tertiary educational institutions can play a pivotal role in fostering economic growth and sustainable development in underdeveloped economies.

keywords:

Economic Growth, Tertiary Education, Sustainable Development, Underdeveloped Economy

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