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Quality Management System in Higher Education: A Main Pillar Towards Quality Higher Education Tiara Narundana, Vonny; Barusman, Yusuf Sulfarano; Defrizal, Defrizal; Waskito, Budhi; Habiburahhman, Habiburahhman
Jurnal Akuntansi, Keuangan, dan Manajemen Vol 7 No 2 (2026): Maret
Publisher : Penerbit Goodwood

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35912/jakman.v7i2.5330

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Purpose: This study reviews Quality Management Systems (QMS) in higher education, examining key concepts, implementation models, impacts, and challenges. It highlights leadership, accreditation, technology, and quality culture as critical success factors and shows how globalization and digital transformation shape accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Methodology/Approach: A qualitative descriptive approach was used through a literature review of 11 Scopus-indexed journals, identified via Publish or Perish with keywords “quality management system in higher education.” The thematic synthesis identified and interpreted the core themes. Results/Findings: The findings show that models such as ISO 9001, TQM, and EFQM are widely adopted and aligned with continuous improvement cycles such as PPEPP. An effective QMS enhances the quality of learning, reputation, and employability. Success depends on leadership commitment, stakeholder engagement and contextual adaptability. Bridging theory and practice is essential for sustainable improvements. Conclusions: Quality management systems in higher education face challenges from diverse stakeholder demands, weak implementation, and limited alignment with ISO 21001:2018. Policies without strong leadership and continuous evaluation are inadequate. TQM offers a comprehensive, evidence-based framework that strengthens the QMS and supports digital integration, engagement, sustainability, and global competitiveness. Limitations: This study is limited to a literature review of 11 selected articles without primary data collection, which may be subject to search bias and researcher interpretation. Contributions: This study consolidates diverse QMS models into a strategic reference for university leaders and identifies research gaps, particularly in integrating advanced technologies such as AI and blockchain.
Co-Authors . Farlina . Habiburrahman Agung Setyo Utomo Agus Wahyudi Agus Wahyudi Ahmad Cucus Amelia Citra Andala Rama Putra Barusman Anggraito, Risetia Anggrita Denziana Appin Purisky Redaputri Appin Redaputri Aprinisa Aqila Ramandani Ardansyah, Ardansyah Bahiyyah, Siti Budhi Waskito Citra Amalia Claudius Budi Santoso Defrizal Defrizal Defrizal Diva Amanda Dwi Ambarningrum Evi Ekawati Fani Handayani Fatmasari, Agnes Nofita Ferry Simarmata, Marudut Jon Gilang Permata Sari Habiburahhman, Habiburahhman Habiburahman, Habiburahman Habiburrahman Habiburrahman, Habiburrahman Hakim, Lukmanul Haninun Hartabela, Dadang Hendri Dunan Hepiana Patmarina Indriati Agustina Gultom Irine, Brigita Iskandar Ali Alam Isnaini Isnaini Jennifer Cendana Johannes Simatupang Khomsahrial Romli Lindrianasari Lolita, Allyen Jeslyn Lukmanul Hakim M Oktavianur M. Oktaviannur Marzuki Noor, Marzuki Mediana, Ovie Moh Oktavianur Mohammad Irfan Muhammad Rizki Saputra Niki Agus Santoso Nur Fatah, Praditya Wiradipati Nurdiawansyah Nurdiawansyah Okta Ainita Oktaria, Eka Travilta Pradita, Selvy Putri, Auliya Rahmawati, Nindy Merry Rendra Adhitya Albardi Riki Adetia Setiawan Robby Yuli Endra Selfia Alke Mega, Selfia Alke Simarmata, Marudut J.F. Soewito Soewito Soewito Soni Gunardi Suhaimi Suhaimi Sumbogo, Bambang Syafakoh, Ida Syahfery, Ahmad Tina Miniawati Barusman Tri Lestira Putri Warganegara Umpusinga, Hasrun Afandi Veronika Saptarini Vonny Tiara Narundana Wenny Permata Sari Yanuar Dwi Prastyo Yayan Fitri Yeni Hermawanto Yonathan, Hezky Zaidirina Zaidrina