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Non-traditional students in Higher Education: What are the implications for ERP?Product Type: Market Research ReportPublished by: Datamonitor Published: July 2005 Product Code: R313-11790 Description IntroductionThis Datamonitor brief explores how non-traditional students influence what institutions need their ERP and SIS systems to do. The brief includes analysis on why enrolments are growing, how it impacts institutional systems, and predicts what functionality will be needed in the future. Vendors will find this brief provides insight into a growing pain for higher education Scope Case study analysis of two higher education institutions Interviews with key ERP and SIS vendors Higher education in the U.S. Highlights The number of non-traditional students is growing due to the "aging" of the U.S. workforce and the dramatic shifts in the skills and education needed to compete successfully the global economy. These growing enrolments are putting pressure on existing ERP and SIS systems, as non-traditional students have different needs, goals, and expectations for their institutions. ERP and SIS vendors will need to offer increased scalability, flexibility, and analytics in order for institutions to more efficiently and effectively meet the needs of non-traditional students. Reasons to Purchase Align product development priorities with key market pain points Position marketing messages to resonate with industry needs Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTSABOUT DATAMONITOR 2 A CHANGING STUDENT LANDSCAPE 5 Who are non-traditional students? 5 How is this brief organized? 6 Why are NTS enrollments growing? 6 Demographic trends 7 Changing workforce skills 7 How do growing NTS enrollments impact higher education? 7 Budgets 8 Indicators of effectiveness 8 Program characteristics 8 Student services 9 A CHANGING VISION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION 9 How have two institutions addressed NTS? 10 Park University 10 Waukesha County Technical College 14 What does this mean for ERP? 18 THE FUTURE DECODED 20 What lies ahead for ERP and SIS functionality? 20 APPENDIX 22 Definitions 22 Research methodology 22 References 23 Acknowledgements 23 Further readings 24 SPP writing team 24 How to contact experts in your industry 25 |
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