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<p>Industry engagement in curriculum development is increasingly recognized as essential for improving graduate employability and ensuring the relevance of higher education programmes. Industrial Advisory Committees (IACs) are commonly adopted mechanisms for facilitating industry–academia collaboration; however, their engagement often lacks structure and measurable impact. This study quantitatively examines the effectiveness of a structured Industry–Academia Collaborative Curriculum Review Model (IAC-CCRM) implemented within the Higher Education for Economic Transformation (HEET) Project. Using survey data from 312 academic staff, industry representatives, and academic administrators across HEET-participating universities, the study applies exploratory factor analysis and multiple regression techniques to evaluate the determinants and outcomes of IAC engagement in curriculum development. The results indicate that structured governance, phased industry participation, and continuous feedback mechanisms significantly predict curriculum relevance, industry satisfaction, and perceived graduate employability. The findings provide empirical support for embedding IACs within institutional quality assurance systems and offer a scalable, evidence-based model for strengthening industry–academia collaboration in higher education reform initiatives.</p>

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Enhancing Industrial Advisory Committee Engagement in Curriculum Development: Evidence from the Higher Education for Economic Transformation (HEET) Project in Tanzania

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    2026年6月23日

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  • Evaristo Andreas Mtitu

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Industry engagement in curriculum development is increasingly recognized as essential for improving graduate employability and ensuring the relevance of higher education programmes. Industrial Advisory Committees (IACs) are commonly adopted mechanisms for facilitating industry–academia collaboration; however, their engagement often lacks structure and measurable impact. This study quantitatively examines the effectiveness of a structured Industry–Academia Collaborative Curriculum Review Model (IAC-CCRM) implemented within the Higher Education for Economic Transformation (HEET) Project. Using survey data from 312 academic staff, industry representatives, and academic administrators across HEET-participating universities, the study applies exploratory factor analysis and multiple regression techniques to evaluate the determinants and outcomes of IAC engagement in curriculum development. The results indicate that structured governance, phased industry participation, and continuous feedback mechanisms significantly predict curriculum relevance, industry satisfaction, and perceived graduate employability. The findings provide empirical support for embedding IACs within institutional quality assurance systems and offer a scalable, evidence-based model for strengthening industry–academia collaboration in higher education reform initiatives.