A Business case for globalizing the Management Education Institute, SCIT. A hypothetical content.

1. BUSINESS CASE FOR
APPROVAL OF A NEW
COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY
- NIRAV KHANDHEDIA, 12030242017, EX-MBA, SCIT
SCIT – A Global and Automated Institute
An initiative to expand the SCIT horizons and improvement of financial strength

2. Disclaimer
 Content put into the slides are hypothetical.
 No relevance to the entities mentioned herein.

3. Background
 SCIT Management along with Board of Studies - Symbiosis International
University, as part of Academics and Institute Maturity review, identified
requirements for taking the institute on global platform and providing the
best of education services to a bigger audience of the world.
 Financial Health review of the SCIT by Department of Finance and
Accounting, Symbiosis International University, revealed the fact of
continuously deteriorating health in terms of increasing annual deficit.
Requirements were identified to start new initiatives at SCIT level, which
can improve the financial health of institute.
 Chancellor, SCIT in a statement said “the university of tomorrow must be
defined today. We must prepare to lead the change. We need to
transform or we will be left behind. Yes, we will spend the money. This is
our survival we are talking about …”. This statement expresses the urgency
of Globalization for SCIT and need of improvement on financial front.

4. Alternatives and Recommendation
Moving IT to
cloud
• Gain back CapEx
• Reduce OpEx of
Maintenance
Collaboration
with Foreign
universities,
extension of
classrooms
• Global Identity and
Brand support
• Better Infrastructure
A Virtual Global Institute with
Automated Systems
• Virtual Institute with eLearning Programs -
Students and faculties participating from across
the world
• Optimization of operations, payments and
transactions, admission and enrolment system.
• Collaborations with other universities and stake
holders
• Improvement in teaching channels and methods,
• Reaping the best fruits of Social Media, etc.

5. Alternatives and Recommendation
Moving IT to
cloud
• Gain back CapEx
• Reduce OpEx of
Maintenance
Collaboration
with Foreign
universities,
extension of
classrooms
• Global Identity and
Brand support
• Better Infrastructure
A Virtual Global Institute with
Automated Systems
• Virtual Institute with eLearning Programs -
Students and faculties participating from across
the world
• Optimization of operations, payments and
transactions, admission and enrolment system.
• Collaborations with other universities and stake
holders
• Improvement in teaching channels and methods,
• Reaping the best fruits of Social Media, etc.

6. Alternatives and Recommendation
A Virtual Global Institute with
Automated Systems
• Virtual Institute with eLearning Programs -
Students and faculties participating from across
the world
• Optimization of operations, payments and
transactions, admission and enrolment system.
• Collaborations with other universities and stake
holders
• Improvement in teaching channels and
methods,
• Reaping the best fruits of Social Media, etc.
Aligned with Chancellor’s
statement and addresses
urgency expressed
Global Identity and Brand
Support
Estimates:
OpEx Reduction – 80-90%
Revenue Increase – 75%
Annual Deficit Reduction – 70%

7. Alternatives and Recommendation
A Virtual Global
Institute with
Automated
Systems
Identifying that Infrastructure which can be easily moved
to Cloud and be used as a Service
Identifying the IT Infrastructure requirements for
Automation System
Identifying the IT Infrastructure requirements for
establishment of Virtual Institute
Looking out for the best of eLearning programs being
offered in market and the ones which are really
demanded by the society
Setting up the automated system and Global Institution
Leveraging the expertise of SCIT professors to take up
such ePrograms or hiring IT and Management Gurus
from world

8. Alternatives and Recommendation
A Virtual Global
Institute with
Automated
Systems
Identifying that Infrastructure which can be easily moved
to Cloud and be used as a Service
Identifying the IT Infrastructure requirements for
Automation System
Identifying the IT Infrastructure requirements for
establishment of Virtual Institute
Looking out for the best of eLearning programs being
offered in market and the ones which are really
demanded by the society
Setting up the automated system and Global Institution
Leveraging the expertise of SCIT professors to take up
such ePrograms or hiring IT and Management Gurus
from world
Market Demands Unique, Web
based Programs
Competitors have already identified
the need and started addressing the
demand
NMIMS has globalized, 17 e-
Learning Programs, Contributes to
Coursera

9. Alternatives and Recommendation
A Virtual Global
Institute with
Automated
Systems
Identifying that Infrastructure which can be easily moved
to Cloud and be used as a Service
Identifying the IT Infrastructure requirements for
Automation System
Identifying the IT Infrastructure requirements for
establishment of Virtual Institute
Looking out for the best of eLearning programs being
offered in market and the ones which are really
demanded by the society
Setting up the automated system and Global Institution
Leveraging the expertise of SCIT professors to take up
such ePrograms or hiring IT and Management Gurus
from world
ISB collaborated with Harvard.
Offers Ex-MBA on Web. 5 Diploma
and 7 Certification courses Online!!
PUMBA eUniversity has started for
5 Years, No global presence
However!
Can give good competition in Indian
Market

10. Alternatives and Recommendation
A Virtual Global
Institute with
Automated
Systems
Identifying that Infrastructure which can be easily moved
to Cloud and be used as a Service
Identifying the IT Infrastructure requirements for
Automation System
Identifying the IT Infrastructure requirements for
establishment of Virtual Institute
Looking out for the best of eLearning programs being
offered in market and the ones which are really
demanded by the society
Setting up the automated system and Global Institution
Leveraging the expertise of SCIT professors to take up
such ePrograms or hiring IT and Management Gurus
from world
But,
No competitor has IT +
Management Blend
No competitor has World Class SAP
trainers as faculty
No competitor has company CEOs
in Board of Studies
SCIT has many unique things, good
time to adopt the change and GO
GLOBAL!
Flight should not be missed!

11. HR, Management and Legal
A Virtual Global
Institute with
Automated
Systems
Intellectual properties generated from this will be
protected by IP Policy, which be outlined and registered
with the body.
SCIT Virtual Campus, a sister concern of SCIT would be
established.
Institute will be affiliated to Symbiosis International
University and accredited by UGC
Collaborations with Harvard and NYU will be first priority
Fees for Non-Indian Students and Payment to Non-Indian
faculties may vary based on Government Policy
Deputy Director, SCIT may be advisor for the functioning
of new institute. Director and Online Course Coordinator
will be key resources to be hired to kick start the initiative

12. Budget and Sources of Fund
A Virtual Global
Institute with
Automated
Systems
IT Infrastructure -
Global Institution - CapEx of Rs. 150 Lacks.
ERP system - Rs. 60 Lacks for 2 Years Licence.
Configuration of business processes in ERP - Rs. 20
Lacks.
Human Resource –
Faculties - 60 Lacks per Annum.
Source of Money –
200 Lacks rupees may be granted by SIU, given out of
University Innovation Budget Head.
Other funds as part of short term loans from the banker.
However, in the approach, if ERP system is replaced with
ERP as a service, it would cost 20 Lacks per annum. This
would make the initial investments easier but it would
have recurring OpEx. Management and finance team can
take a call on this.

13. Risk Assessment
A Virtual Global
Institute with
Automated
Systems
Legal complications can cause delay in getting approvals
for eUniversity concepts.
IP Policy outlining and registration may cause time delay
70% usage of existing IT infrastructure is considered
while budgeting, with assumption that the infrastructure
would be usable and would be directly applicable for the
Global Institution concept. If this is mis-aligned, this may
cause cost variations and time delays for acquiring new
hardware/software.
Infra hardware delivery delays
ERP system configuration has been a tough task
historically. All the support in terms of providing all
resources and information for configuration of Business
Processes will be needed. Any wrong/improper inputs
can cause disasters.

14. Risk Mitigation Strategy
A Virtual Global
Institute with
Automated
Systems
Legal and Financial Advisors will be consulted as soon as
project gets approval from SCIT management. Request for
approvals will be initiated and followed up so as to not have
any delays impacting the go live dates.
IP Policy will be outlined and registration request will be
initiated well in time.
Feasibility analysis for existing IT Infrastructure will be started
in the early days of project initiation, in parallel with the
requirement identification and analysis phase. Any deviations
from the assumptions will be informed to the management
and necessary approvals will be sought from the
management body.
Agreements and clauses for Late Delivery from Vendors
Deputy Director has promised to provide all support and
resources to provide all necessary details for proper and
timely implementation of ERP system.

15. Insurance and Taxation
A Virtual Global
Institute with
Automated
Systems
University’s insurance would cover the ERP system
and IT Infrastructure being acquired.
SPOC, Insurance – SIU was consulted for the same
and premium of Rs. 7 Lacks may be charged for it.
Online Learning courses are offered 7% tax exemption
as per Indian Taxation Law.
For the students enrolled from outside India and who
paid fees in dollars, the institute will be given 30%
discount on normal taxation amounts.
Payments to the faculties hired from foreign countries
will be tax deducted at source as per Indian Taxation
laws for “Non-Indian employee payment in Non-Indian
currency.”

16. Thank you
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