Performance measurement system for entrepreneurial universities

Abstract

This thesis investigates which dimensions, subdimensions and indicators are necessary in a performance measurement system for entrepreneurial Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). To achieve this, it identifies and compares the main performance measurement systems and the leading university entrepreneurship rankings, while also exploring scientific literature for the critical success factors for teaching and promoting entrepreneurship in higher education. As a result, the study structures a performance measurement system designed for entrepreneurial universities, which is applied to two Brazilian HEIs selected for convenience as case studies. The model defines parameters that enable HEIs to self-assess and improve their entrepreneurial performance, leading to the (re)orientation of their decision-making processes and institutional practices. Furthermore, it may contribute to enhancing the positioning of these institutions in national and international entrepreneurship university rankings. Ultimately, the thesis aims to contribute to scientific theory on the topics of organizational performance measurement and entrepreneurial higher education.