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S.W.O.T Analysis for The New University of Astana
The World Bank Team
December 16-17, 2008
Astana, Kazakhstan
S.W.O.T Criteria Higher Education
Strength Weakness
Opportunity Threat
Advantages of proposition? Capabilities-faculty; infrastructure; research capacity, campus life?Competitive advantages- potential structure, distribution of enrolment; quality and relevance of entering students, programme, faculty, pedagogy, size?USP's- regional advantages; sectors specific skills and potential returns?Financial reserves? Marketing – potential to attract regional and international students? Accreditations, qualifications, certifications- existing system in place; internationally recognized?
Market developments- specific growth sectors leading to specific HE requirements?
Technology development and innovation--online learning, distance education, twinning arrangements? Global influences?
Disadvantages of proposition? Gaps in capabilities- research capacity, faculty, campus life, etc.Own known vulnerabilities? - well developed curriculum; university governance structure; university and private sector linkages; financial management; quality assurance?Timescales, deadlines and pressures- cash flow start-up cash drain; supply chain robustness? Morale, commitment, leadership-government support; private sector support?
Legislative effects- tertiary education law, regulation laws?
Quality assurance/ accreditation - national quality assurance systems; autonomy of accreditation body; professional association involvement Market demand- continued growth in demand?
Loss of key staff?
Sustainable financial backing-institutionalized budget allocation system, fee structure, public financing all legally codified?
Economy - home, abroad?
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S.W.O.T Wrap-Up
Strengths Weaknesses
Opportunities Threats
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