JURNAL KOMUNIKASI DAN BISNIS
Vol. 11 No. 2 (2023): November

Proximity: A Case Study of The Quest of Students’ Decision to Choose a Private University in Jakarta

Yosef Dema (Institut Bisnis dan Informatika Kwik Kian Gie)
Rita Eka Setianingsih (Institut Bisnis dan Informatika Kwik Kian Gie)
Yohanes L. Billy (Communication Study Program, Universitas Multimedia Nusantara)
Yanthy Herawaty Purnama (Management Study Program, Universitas Dian Nusantara)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Nov 2023

Abstract

The process of selecting a university is complicated, impacted by a plethora of factors that shape students' decisions. The role of proximity, defined as the geographic distance between a student's place of residence and the location of the university, is important among these drivers. The purpose of this study is to give a case study that looks into the complex function of proximity in students' institution selection decisions. The study investigates how proximity influences several components of the university choosing process using a broad sample of students. The research combines surveys and interviews to provide both quantitative and qualitative insights into the interaction of factors influencing university choice, with a focus on proximity. The findings show that proximity has a significant impact on students' decisions, influencing convenience, housing expenses, family and community links, local employment options, sense of belonging, and overall cost concerns. This study contributes to a better understanding of the complex and dynamic elements that influence university selection and provides significant insights for universities and policymakers looking to better meet the requirements and expectations of prospective students.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JKB

Publisher

Subject

Arts Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Library & Information Science Social Sciences

Description

Jurnal Komunikasi dan Bisnis, ISSN 2355-5181 (printed), ISSN 2723-2956 (online) published by Department of Communication Sciences, Institut Bisnis dan Informatika Kwik Kian Gie, Indonesia. The first edition published in 2013. In its first edition, this journal published in print. By the provision of ...