Digital maturity of the Egyptian universities: goal-oriented project planning model

• Published in: Studies in higher education (Dorchester-on-Thames) Vol. 49; no. 8; pp. 1463 - 1485
• Main Author: Abdullah, Mustafa Ahmed
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Routledge 02.08.2024; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Colleges & universities; Community service; Digital maturity; digital transformation; Educational technology; Educational tests & measurements; goal-oriented project planning; Higher education; Infrastructure; Leadership; maturity model; Quality control; Scientific Research; Teaching; Transformation; Universities
• ISSN: 0307-5079; 1470-174X
• DOI: 10.1080/03075079.2023.2268633

Several universities are accelerating their tempo to navigate the rapidly changing environment towards the digital age. Previous literature has been interested in exploring the continuous trend of digital transformation, along with digital maturity models. However, there is still inconsiderable guidance for practitioners regarding the concrete frameworks and concepts for planning with the aim of accomplishing digital maturity. This study examines the reality of digital transformation maturity in Egyptian universities through the development of a digital maturity model based on the Logical Framework Approach (LFA) or goal-oriented project planning. This study has a double contribution, as follows: it provides university practitioners with a conceptual tool to analyze their challenges in the new landscape of digital transformation and provides valuable insights for researchers regarding the new emerging phenomena of digital maturity at the national level, in general, and universities, in particular. The results of the research indicate that the proposed digital maturity model includes seven dimensions, they are as follows: leadership, planning and management, quality assurance, scientific research, digital teaching and learning, community service, equipment and technological infrastructure, and technological culture. Universities can use the Developed Measurement Model for digital maturity to measure their current situation and to guide their strategies along the transition from digital transformation to digital maturity.