The Conceptual Framework and Essence of Information-Analytical Support for Project Activities in Higher Education Institutions

The importance of the research is based on the growing significance of higher education institutions in the socio-economic and technological advancement of regions. This is due to the rise of entrepreneurial-type universities, research universities, and large-scale higher education transformation programs in leading countries worldwide. Education development trends require continuous improvement of information-analytical support to ensure the relevance of information, rational management, and efficient utilization of university resources. The article presents research results about information-analytical support for management reporting and evaluates the role of project management in higher education institutions. The research covers the counterparty block, business activity, funding structure, management system, reporting level system, and target model. The article identifies trends and prospective directions of development in modern conditions. These include the formation of integrated reporting based on the concept of sustainable development, risk management, control, and integrity of reporting, the impact of organizational activities on society and the environment (also known as the ‘green’ economy), and the digitization of business processes. The methods used are based on a comprehensive and systematic approach. A sample was prepared from articles in the Dimensions bibliometric database based on established parameters such as year, area, and type of publications. Bibliometric analysis was conducted using the ‘VOSviewer’ software, and the visualization results showed a conditional division into three clusters: 388 elements for accounting, 161 elements for innovation, and 41 elements for analysis. Visualization based on the temporal parameter of information-analytical support shows that tools in the ‘Accounting’ cluster are highly applicable. The most significant publication activity was observed between 2005 and 2023. The research highlights the specifics of project activities in universities and considers the most common tools.