This research paper addresses quality management in higher education teaching in general and especially regarding the field of logistics study programmes at universities. Therefore the author gives a detailed overview about quality definitions, trends and concepts in higher education in Germany,...

The logistics industry is due to globalization and technology integration i.e. IT, RFID and GPS a huge growth industry worldwide and especially in Europe and Germany. Although the qualification tracks in academic fields do not match these trends and perspectives as still only a few universities...

Intro -- Section 1 Diversity in Higher Education Systems -- Is German higher education non-discriminatory? -- Gender Diversity in the German Higher Education System -- Discipline-Specific Teaching Efficiency -- Section 2 Management and Efficiency in Higher Education Systems: An International...

Resource efficiency and economic considerations are a major topic in higher education systems. Universities are urged to improve their outputs as well as their processes. This book provides a multi-perspective collection of research approaches regarding university efficiency. Though based in...