Florida Atlantic University

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Florida Atlantic University provides a student-centered public research university experience that empowers students who want to make a difference, with world-class faculty, lifelong connections, and unmatched value.

Target Customer

Prospective and current students, faculty and staff, alumni, families, and researchers in Southeast Florida

Key Differentiator

Coastline spanning 110 miles across Southeast Florida; 6,000+ undergraduate research activities; 170+ degree programs; 10,000+ internship placements; 28 combined bachelor’s to master’s degree programs; multiple campuses (Boca Raton, Dania Beach, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Harbor Branch, Jupiter)

Implementation Timeline

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Pain Points

1Need for a wide range of degree programs to match student interests
2Access to hands-on research experiences and internship opportunities
3Clear pathways from undergraduate study to graduate studies and careers

Key Features

1170+ degree programs
26,000+ undergraduate research activities
310,000+ internship placements
428 combined Bachelor’s to Master’s degree programs
5Multiple campuses in Southeast Florida
6Emphasis on community engagement and student outcomes

Target Customer Industries

Client Results

1Students complete degrees across 170+ programs
2Students engage in 6,000+ undergraduate research activities
3Students secure 10,000+ internship placements
4Programs include 28 combined bachelor’s to master’s degree pathways

Competitive Advantages

1Public research university with world-class faculty and strong emphasis on internships and research
2Extensive alumni network (over 216,000 alumni stated on the Alumni page)
3Coastline campus footprint and multiple locations for accessibility
4Clear pathways from undergraduate to master's degrees

Key Benefits

1Extensive degree program options (170+)

2Significant undergraduate research opportunities (6,000+ activities)

3Large network of internship placements (10,000+)

4Pathways from bachelor’s to master’s degrees (28 programs)

5Multiple campuses and a coastal campus experience

6Active alumni network and community engagement

Case Studies & Success Stories

First and Proud

Case #1

Kayla Harris, a student, pursued marine biology and earned a BA in Health Science; Harris now works as an environmental monitor focusing on sea turtles, illustrating FAU’s emphasis on real-world impact and career pathways for students.

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is a student-centered public research university committed to empowering students who want to make a difference.

Target Market

Prospective and current students seeking undergraduate and graduate education, families, alumni, and employers in the Southeast Florida region; researchers and faculty seeking collaboration

Unique Value Proposition

FAU combines a broad breadth of 170+ degree programs, extensive hands-on research and internship opportunities, a large and active alumni network, and a distinctive coastal campus footprint to deliver a value-driven, career-oriented higher education experience.

Technical Requirements

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Pricing Model

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