Program Proposal & Viability Study

Steps in this process: 

1. Complete GPE new program interest form
2. Interest and Demand research begins
3. Identify competitors
4. Initial Market Research begins
5. Feasibility study with GPE leadership
6. Discovery meeting with constituents
7. Notification of next steps

During this process, the proposal initiator will:

• Need to provide a proposed name, CIP codes and SOC codes. 
• Need to provide justification for the program need/benefit and identify how it supports the University strategic plan. 
• Need to provide information on program format (in-person, hybrid or self-supporting, fully online) and anticipated costs for 10 years. 

During this process, the GPE office will:

• Provide a program market analysis and competitor analysis (this process may need to be repeated for fine tuning). 
• Provide marketing information.
• Provide online course/program options and considerations if fully online and self-supporting.