Study goals
To analyze student satisfaction with the services provided by the Accounting Practice Center (NPC) of a higher education institution, assessing its impact on student retention and the effectiveness of institutional initiatives.
Relevance / originality
This study contributes by applying the SERVQUAL model to an accounting practice center, validating its relevance in educational contexts focused on professional practice and expanding the understanding of value perception in higher education.
Methodology / approach
This is an applied, descriptive, qualitative study. Data were collected through structured interviews with 15 students from the Accounting Practice Center (NPC). Data were analyzed using Bardin's content analysis technique, considering the five dimensions of the SERVQUAL model.
Main results
Tangibility was positively evaluated, although with technological gaps. Reliability and security indicated high technical mastery among teachers, but require process standardization. Responsiveness demonstrated agility and willingness, while empathy emerged as a central element in student satisfaction.
Theoretical / methodological contributions
The study reinforces the applicability of SERVQUAL to evaluate educational services, especially in accounting practice settings, and highlights the relevance of intangible dimensions, such as empathy and responsiveness, in the perception of quality and student loyalty.
Social / management contributions
It proposes actions to improve technological infrastructure, standardize processes, and provide ongoing training for faculty and staff, aiming to improve service quality, strengthen student confidence, and consolidate the institutional image in a competitive educational landscape.