Creating Successful Universities

From ZERO to ONE

Expanding internationally is an essential and admirable goal for all higher education institutions. With declining birth rates, domestic markets are shrinking, making exploring opportunities beyond national boundaries crucial.

In this article, we meet Felix and understand how the six Market Success Dimensions helped him guide the strategic definition of priority markets. 

The Graduation Cliff

The Graduation Cliff is a reality: Graduates are left unsupported due to a lack of resources and fall off the cliff, even after a stellar academic performance.

In this article, we meet Xander and learn how he positioned Career Services to become a strategic partner across the organization rather than a cost center at the end of the funnel.

Building Trust Networks

Building strong, trust-based relationships with key stakeholders is essential for long-term success in today's interconnected world.

Developing a robust ecosystem of partnerships can unlock new opportunities, mitigate risks, and enhance an organization's reputation. By collaborating with other organizations, institutions, and individuals, we can collectively address complex challenges, share knowledge and resources, and drive innovation.

Choosing Credentials

Higher Education resembles a hypermarket with overwhelming choices. How to choose credentials that align with individual career goals? 

Defeating Bias in Admissions

The subtle influence of bias can significantly impact the fairness of the admissions process. To ensure equity, institutions must implement rigorous strategies to mitigate bias. 

The Demise of the Full-Time MBA

SHOCKING! The traditional, two-year, full-time MBA, once the gold standard of business education, is facing unprecedented challenges.

By 2040, it's predicted that this program will have significantly diminished if not entirely disappeared.

The Untraceables

How to build opportunities to engage with stealth applicants who went "offline" due to irrelevant content overload. 

The Beauty of Age

In the coming years, university campuses may become increasingly diverse in terms of ethnicity, culture, but also in age. A multi-generational student body, where young adults learn alongside more mature individuals, could become a reality by 2040.

This unique dynamic offers a wealth of benefits. Older students can bring valuable life experience and industry insights, while younger students can provide fresh perspectives and technological expertise. Such intergenerational learning can foster creativity, innovation, and a deeper understanding of different viewpoints. 

Recruiting Overseas Students

Are you an intrepid traveler traversing the globe, a determined warrior fighting for the cause of education, a representative of a prestigious educational institution, or an education consultant guiding students toward their dream careers? If you find yourself in any of these roles, you're in a unique position to shape the future of countless students worldwide. Dive deep with us as we explore the myriad options for recruiting overseas students. 

Do you know what the future brings?

Do you know what education will look like in 2040? 

We don't know either! However, the beauty of humanity lies in our ability to DREAM and IMAGINE... This is the purpose of this newsletter: to envision the future of higher education in 2040 and explore how we can shape it today to achieve those possibilities.