From intent to action - A study regarding high school student's motivation in choosing a university
From intent to action - A study regarding high school student's motivation in choosing a university
Author(s): Cristina Veronica PartenieSubject(s): Economy, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Editura Universităţii Vasile Goldiş
Keywords: university branding; decision-making; student choice; higher education; marketing;
Summary/Abstract: In the context of an increasing competition among Romanian universities for attracting students, developing a strong brand that appeals to the stakeholders's needs and desires, while incorporating the institutions values and principles, is a desires course of action. A well-structured relatable brand enables futures students to identify themselves with an institution and helps them in taking an important decision that could determine the outcome of their future. The present study analyses the factors that high school students consider when choosing to attend a certain university, through a qualitative research performed among 275 high school students from 33 high school institutions in Bucharest, Romania. Results helped classify the most important branding programs. At the same time, universities' communication strategies should appeal to values that they share with their targeted audiences in order to increase their attractiveness.
Journal: Studia Universitatis Vasile Goldiş, Arad - Seria Ştiinţe Economice
- Issue Year: 29/2019
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 17-32
- Page Count: 16
- Language: English