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SWOT Analysis of Kwantlen Polytechnic University. - Chapter 3 Assignment

Prepare and Submit a SWOT Analysis of KPU.

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SWOT Analysis of KPU

Strengths

• Kwantlen Polytechnic University offers over 120 programs which includes many and degrees, diplomas and certificates.
• There are diverse apprenticeship programs such as plumbing, masonry and carpentry.
• Kwantlen Polytechnic University offers a flexible scheduling allowing students to take classes either in the morning, afternoon, or evening.
• Kwantlen Polytechnic University offers some of its courses online such as marketing courses.

Weaknesses

• Kwantlen Polytechnic University does not have accomodation for international students.
• Classrooms in Kwantlen Polytechnic University are small meaning it is tougher to get into certain courses.
• The campuses of Kwantlen Polytechnic University that is, Langley,Richmond, Surrey, excluding Cloverdale are far apart from each other, making it challenging for the students move from one campus to another for those having units which are taught in different branches.
• Kwantlen Polytechnic University has expensive parking passes ranging from $190 semester, $58 month and $16 weekly.

Opportunities

• Kwantlen Polytechnic University is trying to improve its transfer credit system to allow students with previous post-secondary credits to register other courses in the university.

Threats

• Kwantlen Polytechnic University experiences stiff competition from surrounding universities such as College of New Caledonia.