The Role of English Language, Networking and Internationalization in Globalizing Private Universities in Malaysia

Abstract

In the current education scenario, the private high education institutions in Malaysia are seeking to enhance their internationalization in their efforts to adapt to the developments taking place in the country and worldwide. These developments include the response to globalization, the emergence of an international network and the role of English language that has resulted in universities to incorporate international collaboration. The aim of this paper is to highlight the impact of globalization on the internationalization of Higher education in Malaysia and summarize and describe some of the potential challenges in this regard to highlight Malaysia’s effort in internationalization to produce competent work force in its efforts to intensify globalization. Furthermore, the quality assurance framework in the Malaysian blueprint and its efforts in the upward mobility of higher education are discussed. To achieve this aim, relevant literature was reviewed, and conclusions were drawn in a critical review process. The solutions for the enhancement and futurity of globalization in higher education are summarized and suggestions are provided for policies and practices that can be adopted by private universities to enhance the recognition in the global market.