Consulting Services

At Compass we believe in data-driven decision making. There are many factors that can impact the success of your online degree and certificate programs. Our team of researchers and consultants conduct a range of research and assessment activities that will help institutions make good strategic decisions about their online programs. Compass’s assessment methodology is comprehensive and holistic, encompassing both the external indicators of marketplace viability and internal factors impacting the university’s readiness to support a large number of online students. Compass offers the following assessment services on a fee-for-service basis.

Marketplace Viability Assessment

Secondary Marketplace Research: Assess the viability of the online degree marketplace by identifying the breadth and depth of the pool of qualified students, degree demand drivers, competitive landscape, and ability to promote for the proposed programs.
Live Market Test: Gauge the response of the target audience to the degree offerings by conducting a limited live market test with results benchmarked against proven success factors.

Institutional Readiness Assessment

Institutional Infrastructure Assessment: Assess the institution’s readiness to support large numbers of online students through a process-mapping and interview methodology that produces a gap analysis with strategic recommendations for process improvements and resource allocations.
Program Feasibility Study: Assist faculty in writing proposals for new programs, including accreditation review, industry demand, curriculum modeling, and budget.

Curriculum and Course Design

Curriculum Assessment: Collaborate with faculty to convert their existing face-to-face curriculum to a scalable and manageable online delivery model.
Online Course Design Workshop: Prepare faculty to design, develop, and teach quality online courses.