S.W.O.

T Analysis for
The New University of Astana

The World Bank Team

December 16-17, 2008
Astana, Kazakhstan
S.W.O.T Criteria
Higher Education
Disadvantages of proposition?
Advantages of proposition?
Capabilities-faculty; infrastructure; research
Strength Weakness Gaps in capabilities- research capacity,
faculty, campus life, etc.
capacity, campus life?
Own known vulnerabilities? - well
Competitive advantages- potential structure,
developed curriculum; university
distribution of enrolment; quality and
governance structure; university and
relevance of entering students, programme,
private sector linkages; financial
faculty, pedagogy, size?
management; quality assurance?
USP's- regional advantages; sectors specific
Timescales, deadlines and pressures-
skills and potential returns?
cash flow start-up cash drain; supply chain
Financial reserves?
robustness?
Marketing – potential to attract regional and
Morale, commitment, leadership-
international students?
government support; private sector
Accreditations, qualifications,
support?
certifications- existing system in place;
internationally recognized?

Market developments- specific growth

Opportunity Threat Legislative effects- tertiary education law,
regulation laws?
sectors leading to specific HE
requirements? Quality assurance/ accreditation -
national quality assurance systems;
Technology development and
autonomy of accreditation body;
innovation--online learning, distance
professional association involvement
education, twinning arrangements? Global
Market demand- continued growth in
influences?
demand?
Loss of key staff?
Sustainable financial backing-
institutionalized budget allocation system,
fee structure, public financing all legally
codified?
Economy - home, abroad?
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