Adesina, Adebola (2025) Examining influential factors on the success of project management in education: A content analysis. EdD thesis, University of Nevada, Reno, USA.
Abstract
There has been an amplified demand for project management skills in the workforce and with the ever-evolving technology, the importance of project management in education has become increasingly evident. Project management is a complex discipline, and educators know that every project is assigned limited resources, but they must identify and define the critical path to success so that the project is completed on time and within budget and renders results that meet the expectations of the diverse stakeholders. As educational institutions increasingly navigate change, reform, and digital transformation, the demand for strategic, principle-centered project management approaches is more pressing than ever. Also, the growing integration of artificial intelligence introduces both new opportunities and complexities into project management in education. Based on contingency theory, the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), and Agile methodology, this study investigated the key project management principles that contributed to success of project management cases in education indicated by its value, and it identified the principles that had most influence on the project value. The study utilized a correlational research design and quantitative content analysis method. Data was collected from studies in project management in education conducted between 2010 and April, 2025. The literature yielded 4,312 publications. After careful screening, 104 articles were included in this study. Data analysis was conducted using logistic regression and Chi-Square tests. The result from the logistic regression shows that five of the principles are significant predictors of the success of a project. Findings affirm that project management, rooted in strategic leadership, systems awareness, and responsiveness to complexity is critical to navigating the challenges facing modern educational institutions. The study contributes a practical and theoretical framework for fostering adaptive project cultures that align with institutional goals and stakeholder needs. The study concluded with a discussion of practical implications and recommendations for future research.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Doctoral) |
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| Thesis advisor: | Liu, Leping |
| Index terms: | contingency theory, research design, influential factor, project management, complexity, technology acceptance model, integration, critical path, artificial intelligence, methodology, screening, logistic regression, data analysis, content analysis, transformation, publication |
| Subjects: | sociology, artificial intelligence, operations research, research dissemination and communication, organizational analysis, research design and methodology, business, statistical analysis, research methods, acoustic properties, data analysis and analytics, systems engineering, project management theory and practice, management, risk assessment |
| Topics: | Human Resources, Digital Applications, Business Strategy, Organizational Design, Information Management, Time Control, Engineering Principles, Risk Management, Research Practice, Project Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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