Abstract
The Tunisian higher education system has long followed the French Education model. It has been widely praised for its inclusiveness (coverage of the population) and its sophistication in the wider context of North Africa. While Tunisia can claim the existence of a large number of public higher management education providers, a private system is also emerging. However, high unemployment rates among graduates demonstrate that the reforms are becoming vital. At the same time, the increasing budgetary constraints urge public policy to redefine orientations and programmes. This chapter discusses how quality in higher education in general can be largely enhanced by the alignment to international standards through international accreditations as well as the reinforcement of the linkages with the industry that remain weak.
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Three professional masters per institution on average, as compared to only one research master per institution on average.
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Ghozzi, H., Mezghani, L. (2018). Higher Education in Management: The Case of Tunisia. In: Dameron, S., Durand, T. (eds) The Future of Management Education. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-56104-6_9
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