SWOT and Porter's Five Forces Analysis of De Montfort University's Distance Learning Program

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Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................................2
Part 1..........................................................................................................................................2
SWOT analysis of distance learning program at De Montfort University.................................2
Discussion..................................................................................................................................4
Part 2..........................................................................................................................................5
External analysis of De Montfort University – Porter's competitive forces model...................5
Part 3..........................................................................................................................................6
Conclusion..................................................................................................................................6
Reference....................................................................................................................................7

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Introduction
The report will discuss in detail about the De Montfort University and with the help of
relevant models like SWAT and Five Forces analysis, how the institution is attracting
students from worldwide. The internet has changed the traditional ways even for universities
to interact and engage with the public.
Part 1
SWOT analysis of distance learning program at De Montfort University
Strength
1. The De Montfort University which
is also called as DMU has a rich
history and is considered one of the
dynamic place supported by highly
qualified people (Ryan et al., 2013).
2. The best thing about the university
that the distance learning curriculum
planned is very user-friendly and
just require internet access and
focus.
3. The program also allows ample
amount of independent learning.
4. The program is designed in a way
keeping in mind utmost convenience
of the student yet challenge them
through different assignments for
Weakness
1. The Institution will have to keep in
mind that the distance learning
programs are only capital driven
programs which only depend on
information technology, virtual
databases, program growth costs
which can majorly discourage
student to opt for it (Ashcroft and
Foreman-Peck, 2013).
2. It can be more time consuming for
the professors of the college as well.
3. The student can also opt out of the
course because of the restricted
technology.
4. There is a very high possibility fraud
or plagiarism in this case which will