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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FUTURE-READY
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.

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Stand apart as leaders and innovators in business and technology education, and attract talented faculty and students as well as business connections.
Membership in the Microsoft Dynamics Academic Alliance distinguishes forward-thinking schools and faculty, which are able to put students in a stronger
position to find rewarding employment.
Augment students’ understanding of the business world with relevant, realistic, hands-on learning experiences that enhance the effectiveness of your technology
and business courses. The alliance provides free Microsoft Dynamics software, encourages connections with local Microsoft Dynamics partners, facilitates the
exchange of ideas and experience among peers and Microsoft business technologists, and offers online resources with insight into business and technology trends.
VALUABLE, RELEVANT EDUCATION CONNECTED COMMUNITY
• Practical insight into business processes, challenges, and solutions • Synergies among business, technical, and environmental benefits.
through the use of software used in thousands of midsize businesses • Idea exchange among peers at special alliance events and with the
around the world. alliance member network.
• Holistic business and process modeling, incorporating cross-functional • Vast ecosystem of Microsoft Dynamics partners and technology experts
business activities. for advice, speaking, and mentoring.
• Professional growth through exposure to and incorporation of some of
RESOURCES FOR ALLIANCE MEMBER INSTITUTIONS AND FACULTY
the latest ideas and practices from Microsoft and its technology partners.
• Certificate of completion for students passing Microsoft Dynamics
BUSINESS ENABLEMENT AND INSIGHT Academic Alliance courses
• Broad exposure to business issues and technology solutions for • Members-only email signature
your students. • Web buttons for your institution website to lead to your program
• Downloadable, effective materials shared by alliance members. information page
• Realistic, context-rich business modeling using data sets provided • Best practices guide
by Microsoft. • Copy usage guidelines with ready-to-print descriptions of your
• Innovative education leadership with contemporary, progressive alliance membership
technology and business curricula. • Datasheets communicating the value of the alliance to your institution
• Close connections to the real business world. • Networking, educational, and advisory opportunities
• Curriculum aids from Microsoft and education peers
• Newsletter with the latest information about the program and more
Program membership levels—Foundation and Associate—depend upon the depth of engagement each member institution has with the
Microsoft Dynamics Academic Alliance. Visit www.microsoft.com/dynamicsaa or send email to dynaa@microsoft.com.
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