“Application of Kotter’s 8-Step Change Management Model and Administrative Strategies for Effective Curriculum Change in Universities†. A Systematic Literature Review

The rapid evolution of global educational demands implies the need for continuous curriculum changes in higher education institutions to remain responsive to evolving social need and educational trends. The implementation of such reforms typically create substantial institutional and administrative problems, therefore universities must adopt effective strategies to ensure global competitiveness. The paper is based on systematic literature review through analysis of existing literature, case studies, and theoretical frameworks from a global perspective to explore how each stage of Kotter’s model can be applied to address common obstacles faced in curriculum change such as: regulatory or policy barriers; institutional bureaucracy and governance; balancing tradition and innovation; faculty opposition due to concerns over increased burden of workload, loss of autonomy, or doubts regarding the need for change; lack of stakeholder engagement; funding and resource constraints; time constraints; communication barriers; changing student expectations; and assessment and evaluation. The analysis emphasizes the necessity of strong leadership, active stakeholder participation, and transparent communication in managing curriculum changes successfully.