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used the organisation as an IT case study after implementing a new IT strategy. The move was aimed at supporting student performance and retention, while also giving the organisation an insight into marketing and sales options.
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excellence and recognise the challenges athletes face when combining education, career and a personal life with a high-performance sporting career.
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