Market-area analysis - Not just for business anymore

Paul R. Burger

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4 Scopus citations

Abstract

The possibility of applying GIS analysis to individual students and applicant data to improve the recruitment process is discussed. Universities an other institutions are employing GIS analysis as market-area analysis, socio-demographic profiling and target marketing. The GIS-based market area analysis strategy used in Concordia University River Forest (CURF) is discussed. The demographic and spatial profile of a successful student was determined based on university grade point averages (GPA). Then a spatial profile of communities was created throughout the market area comprising individuals who share similar characteristics.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages46-49
Number of pages4
Volume14
No5
Specialist publicationGeoSpatial Solutions
StatePublished - May 2004

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Environmental Science
  • General Engineering
  • General Earth and Planetary Sciences

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