HIGHER EDUCATION STRATEGIC ANALYSIS BASED ON PERCEPTUAL MAPPING OF PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS IN BANDUNG

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the position of some universities in Bandung, especially the position of Widyatama University. The analysis was conducted through perceptual mapping created through a technique called Multidimensional Scaling (MDS). The position of Higher Education mapped based on 8 attribute and 7 Colleges as references in the perceptual map. Based on 8 perceptual map attribute preferences and the position of each Universities, the authors analyzed competitive advantages and disadvantages, and similarity amongst the universities. Sample size is 750 respondents.The respondents are prospective students of Higher Education. This paper Also Discussed the results of research and made some Recommendations.