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 Doctoral Research · DBA Dissertation

Sensemaking and Entrepreneurial Strategies in Singapore's Private Higher Education Sector

UCAM, Spain · 2025  ·  A qualitative study of 20 senior leaders across 11 EduTrust-certified institutions

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