The pathology of the University of Applied Science and Technology by using the analysis of ANP and SWOT and Selection of an appropriate strategy (The case studies: the Applied Science and Technology of Zahedan)

The purpose of this study was recognition of the strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities of Applied Science University of Zahedan and selection of the best strategy to improve the operation of this university. By studying the internal and external environment of the university, the most important strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of these Applied Science Centers were identified. By using these strategic factors, the SWOT matrix was formed and the appropriate strategies were codified in order to improve the operation. To determine the priority of suggested strategies and choosing the best integrated strategy, the SWOT model and ANP model were used. Based on the results the highest priority was given to ST strategy with a weight of 0.324. The second, third and fourth priorities were given to WT (weight 0.324) strategy, WO (0.131) strategy, SO (0.123) strategy. Therefore, the Applied Science University of Zahedan should concentrate on ST (0.399) strategy, as the highest priority.