SWOT Analysis of The Functions of Iranian Universities in the Age of Technology Instant Sample of Anar Islamic Azad University
Subject Areas : Research in Curriculum Planning
Keywords: strategy, the analysis of Strength points, opportunities and threats (SWOT), weakness points, Strategic Planning,
Abstract :
Abstract The purpose of this research is to determine the weaknesses, strengths, opportunities, threats and strategies of Anar Islamic Azad university by using the SWOT analysis model. For this purpose the process of internal evaluation and survey research method was used, and the information was gathered by a questionnaire and research among 219 people of senior managers, scientific board, students, employees and political officials of the university and the city by using a complete census procedures and random classified sampling. The results of internal factors matrix analysis(2.05) showed that the university faced many weaknesses in the dimensions of educational, research, cultural, developing, official and students affairs. Also, analysis of external factors matrix(3.09) showed that the most important chances are technological, social, cultural and involvement milt post education on virtual courses and the most important threats are economical and developing high education centers in the area. According to the analysis of the organization position, nine strategies were compiled for facing the weaknesses and threats and strengths and opportunities