Benchmarking Excellence: Exploring The Nexus Of Outcome-Based Education, Accreditation Criteria, And Global Rankings

Abstract

This study aims at exploring the compelling relationship between Outcome-Based Education (OBE), accreditation standards, and global league tables in higher learning institutions. In a cross-sectional quantitative survey and qualitative inquiry, this paper explicates the complex processes underlying constructive cognitive frameworks toward educational quality and institutional superiority. Empirical evidence expose a significant orientation towards competency based OBE, implementation and accreditation criteria and the impact of league tables revealing that overall emphasis in accreditation is placed on the quality assurance function. Algebraic exploration adds richness to stakeholders’ insights towards various areas; implementation of OBE, the function of accreditation in promoting improvement and skepticism of Global-Ranking System’s mechanisms. It is crucial to include diverse viewpoints, as syntheses provide a distinct vision of the investigated research area and possible directions for increasing the efficiency and applicability of education. This study adds to the growing body of research in the area of educational quality and improvement, and the findings can be useful for forming policies for the improvement of educational quality, developing curricula and other strategic initiatives in higher education institutions. Therefore, the results of this study support the need to ensure that the reforms on education practices are relevant in meeting the societal needs and benchmark with the international standard that will enhance the development of a workforce for the future and support sustainable development.