Business Information systems INF 60007 Assignment 1
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Should Swinburne abandon the physical campus model and transition all of its teaching
operations to online?
Business Information systems
INF 60007
Assignment 1
Student ID: 104364315
Student name: Yashviben Dobariya
Swinburne University Of Technology
operations to online?
Business Information systems
INF 60007
Assignment 1
Student ID: 104364315
Student name: Yashviben Dobariya
Swinburne University Of Technology
Pest Model
Macro-environmental such as political, economic, social and technological forces that are driving universities to adopt online
delivery models.
Political
• Government financial incentives such as provide grants
for the procurement of equipment and infrastructure
required for the delivery of online courses.
• Strict visa policies discourage international
students from coming to the country for on
campus education.
• International students may be put off from deciding to
study in another country by the uncertainty and
instability that arises from international conflicts.
• Political stability help to establish a climate that is more
receptive to university collaborations and international
alliances for high-quality online learning.
• tax policies that increase the cost of living or
transportation can make it more challenging for
students to attend classes on campus.
SOCIAL
• Changing student demographics increase in non-
traditional students who require more flexible learning
options that traditional classroom-based instruction
cannot offer is provided by online delivery options.
• Online education is becoming more widely known and
accepted as a competitive alternative to conventional
classroom-based education.
• Globalization: more universities are attempting
to make their courses available online students all
around the world.
• Changing work patterns: serve the needs of working
people who might not have the time or means to attend
classes on campus.
• Cost effectiveness: online learning assist in lowering
the cost of education for students and increasing access
to education.
Economic
• budget constraints: Universities are adopting
online delivery Because online distribution involves less
infrastructure, people, and resources than traditional
classroom delivery, it may be less expensive.
• a poor exchange rate can make it more challenging for
universities to attract and retain international students.
• Foreign students may find it difficult to afford to live and
study in other country if local economies suffer.
• inflation rate can force university to go online by affecting
their operating costs and financial resources.
• Level of disposable income of consumer for instance if
students have less disposable income than they
prefer Online education can be more affordable.
Technological
• Technological advancements have made online education
more accessible and convenient and affordable.
• Technology help to create individualized learning
experiences that are tailored to each student's needs,
leading to better learning outcomes.
• Increased Access to Education: technology allow
universities to reach a wider audience of students,
including those who may not have access to traditional
campus-based education.
• the capacity to gather and analyze information about
student engagement and performance to inform teaching
and learning practices.
Macro-environmental such as political, economic, social and technological forces that are driving universities to adopt online
delivery models.
Political
• Government financial incentives such as provide grants
for the procurement of equipment and infrastructure
required for the delivery of online courses.
• Strict visa policies discourage international
students from coming to the country for on
campus education.
• International students may be put off from deciding to
study in another country by the uncertainty and
instability that arises from international conflicts.
• Political stability help to establish a climate that is more
receptive to university collaborations and international
alliances for high-quality online learning.
• tax policies that increase the cost of living or
transportation can make it more challenging for
students to attend classes on campus.
SOCIAL
• Changing student demographics increase in non-
traditional students who require more flexible learning
options that traditional classroom-based instruction
cannot offer is provided by online delivery options.
• Online education is becoming more widely known and
accepted as a competitive alternative to conventional
classroom-based education.
• Globalization: more universities are attempting
to make their courses available online students all
around the world.
• Changing work patterns: serve the needs of working
people who might not have the time or means to attend
classes on campus.
• Cost effectiveness: online learning assist in lowering
the cost of education for students and increasing access
to education.
Economic
• budget constraints: Universities are adopting
online delivery Because online distribution involves less
infrastructure, people, and resources than traditional
classroom delivery, it may be less expensive.
• a poor exchange rate can make it more challenging for
universities to attract and retain international students.
• Foreign students may find it difficult to afford to live and
study in other country if local economies suffer.
• inflation rate can force university to go online by affecting
their operating costs and financial resources.
• Level of disposable income of consumer for instance if
students have less disposable income than they
prefer Online education can be more affordable.
Technological
• Technological advancements have made online education
more accessible and convenient and affordable.
• Technology help to create individualized learning
experiences that are tailored to each student's needs,
leading to better learning outcomes.
• Increased Access to Education: technology allow
universities to reach a wider audience of students,
including those who may not have access to traditional
campus-based education.
• the capacity to gather and analyze information about
student engagement and performance to inform teaching
and learning practices.
Swot Model
Analyse the strengths, weaknesses, market opportunities and market threats that could affect Swinburne to become a purely
online provider.
STREGHTS
• Access from anywhere with internet
connection.
• The capacity to work and study at the
same time.
• Self-reliant, adaptable and independent
learning.
• More time for faculty development and
other academic activities, such as
research.
• Geographical Independence.
• Better and faster communication with
students.
OPPORTUNITIES
• Expanding the digital market is possible
because of rising consumer demand for e-
learning resources and service.
• Increases opportunity for local and
regional education.
• Attract a range of students such as adult,
part-time students.
• Faculty trained in online teaching gain a
competitive edge over traditional faculty.
• Reuse material and cut costs for all online
courses using e-learning.
WEAKNESS
• Less interaction between professors and
students.
• Time consuming to adapt to new
technologies for both teachers and
students.
• High investments costs for virtual
databases, IT department, program
development.
• Student evaluations is better face to
face rather than online teaching.
• Lack of equipment: not all students have
laptop, pc's, phone.
• Unstable internet connectivity.
THREATS
• Tough struggle for market share.
• A rise in costs to building and maintaining
online libraries and databases.
• Lack of government policies and laws .
• regarding e- learning is exacerbated by a
lack of quality standards.
• High drop-out rates because of lack o f
motivation for engaging in online learning.
• Difficulty recruiting and keeping quality
instructors.
• Data security.
Analyse the strengths, weaknesses, market opportunities and market threats that could affect Swinburne to become a purely
online provider.
STREGHTS
• Access from anywhere with internet
connection.
• The capacity to work and study at the
same time.
• Self-reliant, adaptable and independent
learning.
• More time for faculty development and
other academic activities, such as
research.
• Geographical Independence.
• Better and faster communication with
students.
OPPORTUNITIES
• Expanding the digital market is possible
because of rising consumer demand for e-
learning resources and service.
• Increases opportunity for local and
regional education.
• Attract a range of students such as adult,
part-time students.
• Faculty trained in online teaching gain a
competitive edge over traditional faculty.
• Reuse material and cut costs for all online
courses using e-learning.
WEAKNESS
• Less interaction between professors and
students.
• Time consuming to adapt to new
technologies for both teachers and
students.
• High investments costs for virtual
databases, IT department, program
development.
• Student evaluations is better face to
face rather than online teaching.
• Lack of equipment: not all students have
laptop, pc's, phone.
• Unstable internet connectivity.
THREATS
• Tough struggle for market share.
• A rise in costs to building and maintaining
online libraries and databases.
• Lack of government policies and laws .
• regarding e- learning is exacerbated by a
lack of quality standards.
• High drop-out rates because of lack o f
motivation for engaging in online learning.
• Difficulty recruiting and keeping quality
instructors.
• Data security.
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