Online Graduate Program Launch Process

Start

0

1 Exploratory

Month 1

2 Internal Approval

Months 2-5

3 External Approval

Months 5-8

4 Execution & Implementation

Months 5-12

5 Launch & Continuous Support

Months 8-12

1. Exploratory Phase (Month 1)
(All times are approximate. This timeline represents the best-case scenario.)

Week 0-2*

Notice of Intent & Market Research

The Launch Department will initiate Market Research on an as needed basis for NOIs submitted. Market Research is provided by both internal Purdue Online staff and through external online education market research firms. *Allow an additional 6-8 weeks for external market research.

Week 0-2*
Week 3-4

Online Portfolio Management

Once a Notice of Intent has been submitted, the information provided will be populated into the Online Portfolio Management site. If there are opportunities for collaboration, the proposers will be contacted to start discussions.

Week 3-4
Week 4

Project Discussion

The administrative lead(s), faculty, and launch team will meet to discuss the timeline and process for launching the online program. The department head, faculty, and launch director will meet to discuss the timeline and process for launching the online program.

Week 4