Advances in Data Science Driven Technologies (Volume 5): Data-Informed Leadership in Higher Education is an executive playbook for institutional excellence. It demonstrates how purposeful faculty development, human-centred design, and data-informed leadership transform technology investments into improved learning outcomes, equity, and graduate success. Spanning thirteen chapters, the book moves from people to platforms-building the educator's toolkit, embedding analytics-driven quality assurance, and integrating immersive technologies such as virtual reality. Case studies, policy-aligned frameworks, and implementation playbooks equip readers with a roadmap to redesign curricula, elevate student experience, and lead sustainable digital transformation. Key Features : -Upskills faculty and leaders with evidence-based frameworks. -Guides faculty developers in the redesigning of courses and programmes with structured approaches. -Provides toolkits for data-driven decision-making and student-success analytics. -Translates strategy into classroom practice through reviews and case studies. -Enables readers to implement and scale innovations with practical checklists and plans.