DTA-SAU: A Conceptual Framework for Digital Transformation Adoption in Saudi Arabian Universities

Abstract

Digital transformation in universities is reshaping academic landscapes globally, and Saudi Arabia. Universities are keen to provide high quality learning using different types of teaching methods and up-to-date technology. Thus, the shift to digitisation in Saudi universities is unavoidable, and must embrace digital transformation to satisfy students requirements. Digital transformation can promote learning and teaching through using digital tools. A literature review revealed that although there are few studies conducted on digital transformation adoption in Saudi universities, to date, there is a lack of coherent and comprehensive theoretical approach to this topic, particularly regarding adoption barriers. Our study aims to address this gap by presenting a conceptual framework for Digital Transformation Adoption in Saudi Arabian Universities (DTA-SAU), which combines the affecting factors. A mixed method (qualitative and quantitative) approach will be used to validate the DTA-SAU framework. The results will assist universities in developing countries in digital transformation adoption process.