Total Quality Management in Higher Education Case Study: Quality in Practice at University College of Borås

Abstract: The overall objective of this thesis work is to highlight the general principles of TQM involvedand to point out how this approach has been and can be used to improve the quality of anacademic institution. This work has been specified for higher education of University College ofBorås, and it will cover the whole of institution, administrative structure, rather than academicarea, specific program, department, or services.This objective is conducted towards an evaluation and assessment of the current quality work ofthis university. In fact, the way in which this university is working with quality issues now, willbe compared with a TQM approach and the weaknesses and strengthens of the quality work ofthis institution will be recognized.After reviewing the current situation of this university college in the context of quality andidentifying possible existing problems, the authors will offer some recommendations andsuggestions for improvement. For this purpose, in the theoretical frame of reference, a specificTQM approach will be developed and some detail descriptions of terms involved in thisapproach will be reviewed.In order to reach to the objectives of this thesis work, researcher will use primary data in theform of interviews, and secondary data from literatures, scientific articles, and books andWebPages. In addition, the researchers will use abduction methodology within this research.In conclusion, authors are aim to provide a complete documentation in its kind in the field ofquality and Total Quality Management, which can facilitate this university college to improvethe quality of its higher education.