WHAT IS THE MICROSOFT DYNAMICS
ACADEMIC ALLIANCE?
The Microsoft Dynamics® Academic Alliance is a program
for member universities and colleges who wish to enhance
the learning experience by integrating Microsoft Dynamics
enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship
management (CRM) software in the curriculum
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Microsoft Dynamics Academic Alliance
1. Microsoft Dynamics® Academic Alliance
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Today’s education for tomorrow’s business success.
WHAT IS THE MICROSOFT DYNAMICS HOW DOES THE ALLIANCE WORK?
ACADEMIC ALLIANCE? Member institutions receive free software, support,
The Microsoft Dynamics® Academic Alliance is a program and resources from Microsoft. Peer educators within
for member universities and colleges who wish to enhance the alliance share ideas for curricula. Events provide
the learning experience by integrating Microsoft Dynamics opportunities for deepening knowledge and
enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship relationships. Microsoft Dynamics partners may
management (CRM) software in the curriculum. participate as guest speakers in the classroom or as
expert advisors in a laboratory or seminar setting.
WHY IS THE ALLIANCE IMPORTANT?
Education is often more meaningful when it is made practical. WHY SHOULD MY ORGANIZATION
Hands-on learning with software enables students to apply GET INVOLVED?
business concepts and processes to real-world scenarios using Member universities demonstrate leadership,
business tools they are likely to encounter during their career. relevance, and innovation by incorporating
Microsoft Dynamics into their curricula, and they
Students at member colleges and universities have a can benefit from the loyalty of graduates who
competitive advantage in the job market after college because were well-prepared for internship, career,
they are not only well-educated and highly motivated, but and business opportunities.
already experienced in using business tools. They also may
have taken advantage of opportunities to network with peers Participating partners have an edge in
and meet business people and Microsoft partners through recruiting highly qualified graduates and
their affiliation with the alliance. As a result, they receive mentoring them to become loyal, productive
special insight into internship, career, or business opportunities employees who make critical contributions in
after graduation. serving customers and driving business growth.