The Apollo Group (University of Phoenix) Case Study #45
RUNNING HEAD: UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
The Apollo Group, Inc. (University of Phoenix) Case Study #45
JacQueline E. Smalls
Capella University
Table of Contents
Abstract……………………………………………..…..……………..……………………Page 3
Planning Strategically for Domestic and Global Environments……..………….………….Page 5
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats…..…..………….………………..……Page 7
Solving Problems……………………………………..………..………….……………..….Page 8
Creating Value………………………………………………..………………..……………Page 9
The Apollo Group, Inc.’s Financial Information……………..……………………………..Page 9
The Best Online College Ranking 2009…………………….……………………………..Page 11
Recommendations………………….……………………….……………………………..Page 12
Conclusions………………………………………………………………………………..Page 14
References………………………………………………………….………..…………….Page 15
ABSTRACT
This paper will examine The Apollo Group, Inc. (University of Phoenix) Case Study 45 in several sections. The components of this paper are five-fold: • To plan strategically for domestic and global environments • Create organizational value • Employ high-performing business management techniques • Solve problems within professional standards • Use appropriate financial models and principles to support
The University of Phoenix has emerged as one of the largest colleges of adult higher education learning. It continues to expand its market, often reaching areas that are untouched. The technology of the University of Phoenix brings its students as well as its faculty together, giving them the very best that the school has to offer.
The Apollo Group, Inc. prides itself in being the largest private university in North America and one of the leading online colleges. At a time when many 55-year-olds were thinking of, planning, and preparing for retirement, former teacher John G. Sperling was preparing to embark on a new journey. Sperling had a vision for The Apollo Group, Inc. His vision went above and beyond what was considered normal for some
The Apollo Group, Inc. (University of Phoenix) Case Study #45
JacQueline E. Smalls
Capella University
Table of Contents
Abstract……………………………………………..…..……………..……………………Page 3
Planning Strategically for Domestic and Global Environments……..………….………….Page 5
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats…..…..………….………………..……Page 7
Solving Problems……………………………………..………..………….……………..….Page 8
Creating Value………………………………………………..………………..……………Page 9
The Apollo Group, Inc.’s Financial Information……………..……………………………..Page 9
The Best Online College Ranking 2009…………………….……………………………..Page 11
Recommendations………………….……………………….……………………………..Page 12
Conclusions………………………………………………………………………………..Page 14
References………………………………………………………….………..…………….Page 15
ABSTRACT
This paper will examine The Apollo Group, Inc. (University of Phoenix) Case Study 45 in several sections. The components of this paper are five-fold: • To plan strategically for domestic and global environments • Create organizational value • Employ high-performing business management techniques • Solve problems within professional standards • Use appropriate financial models and principles to support
The University of Phoenix has emerged as one of the largest colleges of adult higher education learning. It continues to expand its market, often reaching areas that are untouched. The technology of the University of Phoenix brings its students as well as its faculty together, giving them the very best that the school has to offer.
The Apollo Group, Inc. prides itself in being the largest private university in North America and one of the leading online colleges. At a time when many 55-year-olds were thinking of, planning, and preparing for retirement, former teacher John G. Sperling was preparing to embark on a new journey. Sperling had a vision for The Apollo Group, Inc. His vision went above and beyond what was considered normal for some
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