Examples of recent projects:
Strategy and Market Positioning

Assistance with the drafting of a discussion paper regarding VET FEE HELP, submitted to the state government Minister for Training.

An examination of the effectiveness of the University’s current approaches across all aspects of activity to graduate employability, with reference to good practice nationally and internationally, and the provision of findings and insights to guide the development and finalisation of the University’s Graduate Employability Strategy.

We developed a strategic plan on behalf of a science faculty for the receipt of substantial university funding and support for a science precinct.  This included analysis of student demand and competitor research.

We developed a compelling business case on behalf of an Engineering and IT faculty of a Go8 university for the receipt of substantial university funding and support. The business case incorporated strong strategic planning elements spanning the multi-faceted operations of modern university faculties.

A market scan and analysis of the domestic and overseas international ‘transitions’ provider market including scale and the product and qualification mix of providers. This information was used as the basis for analysis and advice to inform strategic planning for our client.

Development of the College’s eLearning strategy to offer high quality and innovative blended learning to its diverse and largely international student cohort. To inform the strategy we conducted a ‘diagnostic review’ of the current state of eLearning at the College through the use of ‘good practice’ benchmarks. 

A review of existing capabilities in online learning delivery and the development of a future strategy for the delivery of high quality wholly online courses.

Strategic advice to Universities Australia, the peak body representing universities, regarding the potential outcomes of the 2014-15 Budget. This advice included modelling of the impact of the proposed funding changes and fee deregulation, and an analysis of the impact of the proposed changes to student loans.

A market validation exercise to test a proposed business model in the Australian market for an online learning provider.  This was undertaken by obtaining understanding of the reaction to the various aspects of the model and its value proposition from universities identified by the client as possible new providers.

The Council approached a University of Chinese Medicine inviting the University to establish a campus in the city and offering support to do so. The Chinese University responded positively and a delegation visited the city with a clear intent to take the project forward. We defined the detailed scope for a process to determine the feasibility of establishing a university of Chinese Medicine in the city.