THE FUTURE OF EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA: AN EMPERICAL INVESTIGATION

Abstract

In recent times, educational institutions are globally advancing technologically in order for their products to align with labour market demands.This study explores the future of educational management in tertiary institutions in Rivers State, Nigeria, focusing on technological integration, entrepreneurial development, and strategic resource planning. Using a mixed-methods approach, data were collected from university administrators, academic staff, and students across the five universities in Rivers State which are Rivers State University, Ignatius Ajuru university, University of Port Harcourt Choba, Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic and Ken Sarowiwa polytechnic Bori, Rivers State. The findings revealed that a strong consensus on the need for digital transformation, institutional innovation, and improved infrastructure are paramount in the management of universities. Implications for policy and practices are also discussed, the study concluded that empirical evidence from this study suggests among others that the future of educational management in Rivers State lies in: accelerated digital transformation, Investment in infrastructure and so on .The study therefore recommended among others the establishment of ICT development grants at state and institutional levels.