Marketing and Communication Strategies: A Case Study of Student Recruitment at Selected Public Universities
Abstract
Background: Higher education faces challenges in attracting first-time students due to market forces and revenue competition. Recruiting first-time university students is a challenge for higher education recruiters in attracting and enrolling students effectively. Materials and methods: Increased competition among higher education institutions (HEIs) requires competitive marketing and communication recruitment strategies. The study aimed to analyse the role of marketing and communication strategy in student recruitment. A qualitative study of two public universities in South Africa's Eastern Cape province revealed competition among institutions for first-year students. Results: Universities use a mix of traditional and technology-based communication strategies, with print media, digital media, newspapers, brochures, and social media being the most effective. Conclusion: The study suggests incorporating competitive marketing and communication intelligence strategies to boost student recruitment and regularly revise marketing communication tools to gain a competitive advantage and market share.
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2024-05-11
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Management Science/Operations
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