Abstract:
Education is one of the best tools to transform societies, especially with science and technology.
However, the unprecedented increase in academic malpractices has resulted in tertiary institutions
graduating incompetent graduates.
The rationale for the review was to examine academic corruption in the education system. In summary,
academic corruption includes examination malpractices, bribes, plagiarism, grades for sex, etc. The
causes entail marketization of higher education, government withdrawal of financial support, lack of
anti-corruption legislation, large class size, poor study habits, the stigma of failing, poverty, poor salaries,
etc. The negative impacts encompass tarnishing institutions’ images, poor quality education,
incompetent graduates, normalization of corruption, development retardation, unemployment, etc. The
prevention requires establishing accreditation agencies, levying hefty punishments, strict laws,
developing computer soft wares, etc.
In conclusion, the menace is dashing the hopes and aspirations of societies particularly the younger
generations who are legally entitled to quality and relevant education for a better future and above all, it
is literally forcing them into criminal activities as they cannot secure jobs in today’s highly competitive
and brain economy |
Keywords:
academic, corruption, dishonesty, incompetency, universities, education |
