Education

Helping education institutions reinvent

Transforming education with Accenture

Educational institutions face increasing pressure to show value through better student outcomes, accessibility and affordability. Accenture’s Education practice helps institutions to build a strong digital core that integrates data, infrastructure and applications so that they can improve experiences for students, families, employees and alumni while addressing evolving operational demands.

We have aided over 300 institutions globally, enhancing services and operations with a team of 500+ practitioners.

How we help education institutions

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Education institutions are under pressure to demonstrate their value. They seek to achieve their mission of student success while improving accessibility, affordability, and outcomes. We support institutions by enhancing the processes, platforms, and data infrastructure that drive enrollment, retention and alumni engagement, building a stronger constituent experience.

Plan and implement ERP/SIS operational upgrades

Institutions face growing pressure to increase operational efficiency, which can be achieved by adopting modern applications and systems. We offer end-to-end process and technology transformation services, including business process improvements, technology assessments, platform selection, pre-implementation readiness, platform implementation, change management and training.

Modernize the IT enterprise

Institutions handle highly sensitive data and work to protect that data through maintenance of robust IT infrastructures and security measures. We help institutions modernize and protect their IT ecosystem through transforming IT operating models and cybersecurity engagements like conducting security audits, developing roadmaps and implementing improvements.

Prepare for talent and skills needs of tomorrow

Just as students expect a positive experience with their institution, faculty and staff expect the same in their day-to-day work environment. We help institutions better support their faculty and staff through talent acquisition operational assessments, coaching for team effectiveness, and designing and implementing change management programs.

Leverage data, AI and establish the digital core

Institutions are taking steps to modernize data infrastructures to improve operations and realize new value streams, including as a foundation for AI. We help by enhancing data governance strategies, securing cloud environments for increased grant funding, and improving visibility and data availability to support AI processes from recruiting to advancement and beyond.

Modernize learning opportunities and experiences

Institutions are modernizing learning tools to cater to diverse students and learning styles. We conduct research and assessments to help design blueprints for new programs (non-credit, lifelong learning, etc.), integrate virtual reality into classrooms as a supplemental tool, and ensure that educational objectives are effectively met.

Our work with education clients

Case Study

The Connected Campus: Queensland University of Technology

Accenture is teaming with Queensland University of Technology to reinvent how they communicate, engage, support, attract and retain students throughout their higher education journey.

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George Mason University transforming student experiences

George Mason University and Accenture collaborate on Salesforce Education Cloud integration for improved student support & outcomes.

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