Going the distance: Online education has become more popular for international students

The Online Education industry has expanded over the past five years, despite revenue declining. Technological advancements and wider internet access have made the online education model an increasingly viable option for learning and career advancement. However, changes to government funding and intensifying competition have constrained revenue over the period. Industry revenue is expected to fall at an annualised 0.4% over the five years through 2018-19, to $5.1 billion. This includes anticipated growth of 4.8% in the current year due to rising discretionary incomes.Online education provides greater flexibility compared with traditional education and enables full-time workers to engage in further learning...read more.

Industry Statistics & Market Size
Revenue
$5bn
Annual Growth 14-19
-0.4%
Forecast Growth 19-24
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Profit
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Employment
17,666
Businesses
1,288
Market Share of Companies
There are no companies with a dominant market share in this industry

Industry Threats & Opportunities

  • Universities have identified online courses as a growth area for international students
  • Rising competition and operating costs have limited growth in profit margins
  • The unemployment rate is forecast to fall over the next five years, supressing industry demand

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    The Online Education industry's services can be segmented into formal and non-formal education. Formal education includes accredited courses included in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training industry, the University and Other Higher Education industry and, to a lesser extent, the schools sector. Non-formal education includes non-accredited online courses, many of which are included in the Art and Non-Vocational Education industry.Undergraduate coursesUndergraduate courses account for a significant share of industry revenue. While the number of students enrolled in accredited undergraduate units is smaller than the number of students enrolled in other online education courses, the cost of studying a university subject is much higher. As ...purchase to read more.

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    IBISWorld has determined the most important Key Success Factors for the Online Education are:

  • Market research and understanding
  • Having a good reputation
  • Superior financial management and debt management

    • IBISWorld analysts also discuss how external factors such as Internet subscribers and Average weekly hours worked in the Online Education industry impact industry performance..

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    What is the Online Education Industry?

    The industry includes institutions that deliver online education to students. To be considered an online provider, over 80% of the course or unit content offered must be delivered online. For example, students could be located off-campus for the duration of their enrolment and successfully complete a unit of study. Online education includes study at all levels of education.

    Industry Products
  • Non-formal education
  • Certificates and diplomas
  • Undergraduate courses
  • Postgraduate courses
  • Online tutoring
  • School education
    • Industry Activities
  • Online education provision
    • Table of Contents

    About this Industry

    Industry Definition
    Main Activities
    Similar Industries
    Additional Resources

    Industry at a Glance

    Industry Statistics Snapshot
    Industry Structure
    Executive Summary

    Industry Performance

    Executive Summary
    Key External Drivers
  • Internet subscribers
  • Average weekly hours worked
  • Real household discretionary income
  • National unemployment rate

    • Current Performance
  • Government support
  • Reaching new markets
  • Massive Open Online Courses
  • Industry structure
  • Chart: Revenue Growth

    • Industry Outlook
  • Broadening the market
  • Massive Open Online Courses and blended learning
  • Government reform
  • Table: Online Education Industry Revenue Outlook

    • Industry Life Cycle
  • Life cycle reasons
  • Chart: Benchmarking - Online Education Industry Lifecycle vs The Economy

    • Products & Markets

    Supply Chains
    Key Buying Industries
  • State Government Administration
  • Industry Associations
  • Consumers

    • Key Selling Industries
  • Computer and Computer Peripheral Wholesaling
  • Computer and Software Retailing
  • Computer System Design Services
  • Internet Service Providers
  • Newsagents and Book Retailers
  • Postal and Courier Services

    • Products & Services
  • Undergraduate courses
  • Postgraduate courses
  • Certificates and diplomas
  • Non-formal education
  • School education
  • Online tutoring
  • Chart: Online Education Industry Products and Services Segmentation

    • Demand Determinants
    Major Markets
  • People aged 18 to 24
  • People aged 25 to 44
  • People aged 45 and over
  • People aged 17 and under
  • Chart: Major Market Segmentation for the Online Education Industry

    • International Trade
    Business Locations
    Chart: Business Locations by State

    Competitive Landscape

    Market Share Concentration
    Key Success Factors
    Cost Structure Benchmarks
  • Profit
  • Wages
  • Purchases
  • Depreciation
  • Marketing
  • Rent
  • Other
  • Chart: Cost Structure Benchmarking – Sector vs Online Education

    • Basis of Competition
  • Internal competition
  • External competition

    • Barriers to Entry
  • Table: Barrier to Entry Checklist for the Online Education Industry

    • Industry Globalization

    Major Companies

    There are no major players in this industry. This report includes analysis of other companies.

    Operating Conditions

    Capital Intensity
  • Chart: Level of Capital Intensity for the Online Education Industry
  • Chart: Tools of the Trade: Growth Strategies for Success

    • Technology & Systems
    Revenue Volatility
  • Chart: Volatility vs Industry Growth

    • Regulation & Policy
    Industry Assistance

    Key Statistics

    Table: Industry Data for the Online Education Industry
    Includes:
  • Industry Revenue (2010-2024)
  • Industry Gross Product (2010-2024)
  • Establishments (2010-2024)
  • Businesses (2010-2024)
  • Employment (2010-2024)
  • Wages (2010-2024)

    • Table: Annual Percentage Change for Key Industry Data
    Table: Key Ratios for Industry Key Data

    Jargon & Glossary

    Blended Learning
  • A combination of both online and traditional instruction.
    • Distance Education
  • Education delivered over a physical distance, as opposed to delivery in the traditional classroom. For example, delivery can be through the internet, printed materials, CD-ROMs, phone or e-mail.
    • Mooc
  • Massive Online Open Course.
    • Oua
  • Open Universities Australia.
    • Unit
  • Also known as a subject, units are taken to gain credit toward completion of a course or program.
    • Vet
  • Vocational Education and Training.
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