Vol. 1 No. 5 (2026), Articles
Vol. 1 No. 5 (2026)

STRATEGIC MARKETING MANAGEMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS: THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS AND CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES

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Published 2026-05-23
Tukhtanazarova Barno
Tashkent State University of Economics Position: Chief Specialist at the Department of Coordinating Joint Education Programs Tashkent State University of Economics
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Higher education, marketing management, educational services, strategic marketing, university competitiveness, student satisfaction, educational innovation, digital transformation, marketing strategy, 5C Framework.

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Tukhtanazarova Barno. (2026). STRATEGIC MARKETING MANAGEMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS: THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS AND CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES. Journal of Economics and Tourism Research, 1(5), 12-18. https://innopublication.com/index.php/jetr/article/view/583
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Abstract

The rapid globalization of education and the transformation of knowledge-based economies have significantly increased the strategic importance of marketing management in higher education institutions. Universities today operate in highly competitive environments characterized by international rankings, digital transformation, growing student expectations, and expanding educational markets. Under such conditions, effective marketing management has become an essential component of institutional sustainability and competitiveness.

This article examines the theoretical foundations of marketing management in higher education institutions and analyzes the role of strategic marketing approaches in improving educational quality, institutional reputation, and student satisfaction. The study explores modern marketing concepts developed by leading scholars, particularly the contributions of Philip Kotler, including customer-oriented marketing and the 5C Framework. Furthermore, the research investigates the significance of human factors, academic staff, administrative employees, and students within the educational marketing system.

The article also discusses the growing influence of digitalization, innovation, and global competition on educational services marketing. Special attention is devoted to the current reforms in Uzbekistan’s higher education system and the increasing necessity of implementing modern marketing strategies in universities. The study concludes that strategic marketing management plays a vital role in strengthening institutional competitiveness, ensuring sustainable development, and enhancing the overall effectiveness of higher education institutions.

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