Identification and ranking of measurement indices of intellectual capital in the higher education system using the analytical hierarchy process

intellectual capitals play a crucial role in achieving competitive advantage in a knowledge based world. The role of higher education in the economic structure from the perspective of educatinga trained workforce for public and private sectors as well as creating a ground for innovation and development of technology is highly important. The higher education systemprepares the ground for growth innovation entrepreneurship and ultimately economic development through effective management and application of intellectual capitals. Identification of intellectual capitals in the higher education system and the ways to measure itpave the way for better management of such capitals. based on the research findings an appropriate model was introduced for measuring intellectual capital with the relative dimensions and criteria for the higher education system of iran.