This study aimed to examine the educational supply chain management framework in the field of higher education in UAE by exploring the education-job mismatch, problems faced, and developing an educational supply chain management framework to reduce the mismatch. The method adopted in this study was qualitative research which was conducted through interview analysis. The sample size for this study included seven members of educational and non-educational sectors who provided data through administered interview protocol. Thematic analysis was considered in analyzing data on addressing the education-job mismatch. The analysis identified various factors that occur in higher education contributing to the education-job mismatch in the UAE including lack of understanding of education supply chain concept and poor curriculum. Some of the identified challenges contributing to the mismatch include poor communication, lack of collaboration and coordination, inadequate academic programs, students'.....

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