Who is Avans University of Applied Sciences? 

Avans is a Dutch University of Applied Sciences with over 35,000 students and 3,000 employees, offering more than 50 study programs across multiple locations. 

The Challenge

Avans needed to transform from a supply-driven to a demand-driven education model, requiring greater flexibility and personalization for students. This transformation involved complex changes across processes, IT systems, and organizational structures. Information was scattered across departments, making it difficult to align stakeholders and manage the transformation effectively. 

The Solution

Avans implemented BlueDolphin to centralize architecture and create a shared view across strategy, processes, applications, and data. Using BlueDolphin, the team developed the Value4Education model to connect core value chains with supporting operations. The platform enabled collaboration between business and IT, while making it easier to collect, structure, and visualize information. This allowed Avans to align its digital infrastructure with its educational vision. 

Impact 

• Centralized repository connecting strategy, processes, and IT. 

• Improved collaboration between business stakeholders and development teams. 

• Increased alignment across value chains and organizational structures. 

• Standardized way of working across the organization. 

• Enhanced ability to deliver flexible, student-centric education.