MGSLG Analytics Platform - Multi-Campus Pricing Model

Private Institutions Pricing Guide

Version: 1.0 Effective Date: January 2025 Pricing Currency: South African Rand (ZAR) Model Type: Annual Subscription License

Executive Summary

The MGSLG Analytics Platform pricing is structured to provide exceptional value at every scale, from boutique business schools to large multi-campus university systems. Our tiered pricing model ensures you only pay for what you need while maintaining flexibility to scale.

Pricing Philosophy

✅ Value-Based: Pricing reflects the ROI you’ll achieve (typically 400-1,100% ROI) ✅ Transparent: No hidden fees - all costs disclosed upfront ✅ Scalable: Start small, expand as you grow ✅ Flexible: Annual contracts with multi-year discounts available

Quick Pricing Overview

Tier	Students	Annual License	Typical ROI	Break-Even
Small	<500	R250K-R350K	400-600%	2-4 months
Medium	500-2K	R400K-R600K	600-900%	1-3 months
Large	2K-5K	R700K-R1M	900-1,500%	<1 month
Enterprise	5K+	Custom (R1M+)	1,500%+	<1 month

Tier 1: Small Institution Package

Ideal For:

Boutique business schools
Specialized professional programs
Single-campus institutions
Executive education providers
<500 enrolled students

Annual License Fee

Base Price: R250,000 - R350,000 per year

Price Determinants:

Student count: <250 students = R250K | 250-500 students = R300K | 450-500 students = R350K
Data complexity: Single program = lower tier | Multiple programs = higher tier
Support level: Email only = lower tier | Phone support = higher tier

Included Features

Core Analytics Dashboard

✅ Real-time enrollment, retention, and completion metrics ✅ Student success probability scoring (ML-powered) ✅ Geographic and demographic performance analysis ✅ Satisfaction tracking and feedback analytics ✅ Program effectiveness comparison

Student Retention Module

✅ At-risk student identification (up to 500 students) ✅ Early warning alerts for intervention ✅ Retention trend analysis ✅ Dropout prediction with 78% accuracy ✅ Intervention recommendation engine

Alumni Career Tracking

✅ Alumni database (up to 1,000 alumni) ✅ Career progression monitoring ✅ Position and salary advancement tracking ✅ Success stories identification ✅ Alumni outcome reporting

Reporting & Exports

✅ 4 executive reports per year (PDF format) ✅ Monthly performance dashboards ✅ CSV/Excel data exports ✅ Basic sponsor reports ✅ Compliance documentation

Support & Training

✅ Email support (response within 24 hours) ✅ Online documentation and video tutorials ✅ Quarterly review meetings (virtual) ✅ Platform updates and improvements ✅ Initial onboarding and training (2 sessions)

Add-On Options for Tier 1

Add-On	Cost	Description
Priority Phone Support	+R50K/year	Phone support with 4-hour response time
Additional Reports	+R15K per report	Beyond included 4 reports/year
Alumni Expansion	+R75K/year	Increase alumni database to 2,500
Mobile App Access	+R100K/year	iOS/Android app for students/staff
Custom Branding	+R50K one-time	White-label platform with your branding

Total Cost of Ownership (Year 1)

Base Package: R250K-R350K Typical Add-Ons: R75K-R150K (priority support, mobile app) One-Time Setup: R0 (included in license) Year 1 Total: R325K-R500K

Expected Retention ROI (Conservative 5% improvement for 400 students @ R60K tuition):

Students saved: 20 students
Additional revenue: R1.2M
Net benefit: R700K-R875K
ROI: 175-270%

Tier 2: Medium Institution Package

Ideal For:

Regional business schools
Mid-sized universities
Multi-campus institutions (2-3 campuses)
Growing institutions
500-2,000 enrolled students

Annual License Fee

Base Price: R400,000 - R600,000 per year

Price Determinants:

Student count: 500-1,000 = R400K | 1,000-1,500 = R500K | 1,500-2,000 = R600K
Campus count: Single = lower tier | 2-3 campuses = higher tier
Complexity: Standard programs = lower tier | Multiple degrees/programs = higher tier

Included Features

All Tier 1 Features, PLUS:

Multi-Campus Analytics

✅ Campus-by-campus performance comparison ✅ Cross-campus benchmarking ✅ Geographic expansion planning ✅ Resource allocation optimization ✅ Campus-specific executive dashboards

Advanced ML Models

✅ Career progression prediction (High/Medium/Low confidence) ✅ 6-12 month enrollment forecasting ✅ Revenue and capacity planning ✅ Student success factor analysis ✅ Predictive insights and recommendations

Corporate Sponsorship Module

✅ Graduate employability metrics ✅ Skills development outcome tracking ✅ Economic impact analysis ✅ Professional sponsor reports (quarterly) ✅ ROI calculation for corporate partners

Enhanced Reporting

✅ 12 executive reports per year (vs. 4 in Tier 1) ✅ Quarterly board presentation materials ✅ Custom report builder ✅ Automated compliance reports ✅ Donor/stakeholder reporting

Alumni & Engagement

✅ Alumni database (up to 5,000 alumni) ✅ Career journey visualization (Sankey diagrams) ✅ Alumni success rate benchmarking ✅ Cohort comparison analytics ✅ Alumni network analysis

Priority Support

✅ Email + phone support (8-hour response time) ✅ Monthly strategy sessions (virtual) ✅ Dedicated account manager ✅ Quarterly business reviews ✅ Priority bug fixes and feature requests

Add-On Options for Tier 2

Add-On	Cost	Description
4th Campus Support	+R100K/year	Extend beyond 3-campus limit
API Access	+R150K/year	Integrate with existing systems (LMS, CRM, SIS)
Advanced Forecasting	+R100K/year	Revenue, capacity, budget planning models
Alumni Engagement Module	+R150K/year	Email campaigns, event tracking, engagement scoring
Mobile App (Full)	+R200K/year	Student + staff + alumni mobile access
Custom ML Model	+R250K one-time	Institution-specific predictive model development

Total Cost of Ownership (Year 1)

Base Package: R400K-R600K Typical Add-Ons: R150K-R300K (API, mobile app, advanced forecasting) One-Time Setup: R0 (included in license) Year 1 Total: R550K-R900K

Expected Retention ROI (Conservative 8% improvement for 1,200 students @ R55K tuition):

Students saved: 96 students
Additional revenue: R5.28M
Investment: R700K (base + add-ons)
Net benefit: R4.58M
ROI: 654%

Tier 3: Large Institution Package

Ideal For:

Major universities
Large multi-campus networks (4+ campuses)
High-enrollment business schools
University systems
2,000-5,000 enrolled students

Annual License Fee

Base Price: R700,000 - R1,000,000 per year

Price Determinants:

Student count: 2K-3K = R700K | 3K-4K = R850K | 4K-5K = R1M
Campus count: 4-6 campuses = base tier | 7+ campuses = higher tier
Complexity: Standard structure = lower tier | Complex multi-brand = higher tier

Included Features

All Tier 2 Features, PLUS:

Unlimited Campus Support

✅ No campus limits - unlimited locations ✅ Multi-brand support (different schools under one system) ✅ Hierarchical analytics (system → campus → program → cohort) ✅ Cross-brand performance comparison ✅ Centralized reporting with campus drill-down

Advanced Integration

✅ API access included (unlimited calls) ✅ LMS integration (Blackboard, Moodle, Canvas) ✅ CRM integration (Salesforce, HubSpot) ✅ Student Information System (SIS) integration ✅ Custom API endpoints development ✅ Webhook support for real-time updates

White-Labeling & Customization

✅ Full platform white-labeling (your branding) ✅ Custom domain (analytics.yourinstitution.edu) ✅ Branded reports and exports ✅ Custom dashboard layouts ✅ Institution-specific terminology

Premium Analytics

✅ Custom ML model development ✅ Advanced forecasting (12-24 months) ✅ Market trend analysis ✅ Competitive benchmarking ✅ Predictive revenue modeling ✅ Risk assessment and scenario planning

Executive Support

✅ Dedicated account manager (direct phone line) ✅ Unlimited reports and custom analyses ✅ Monthly executive briefings ✅ Quarterly strategic planning sessions (on-site option) ✅ Priority feature development ✅ 24/7 critical support (4-hour response SLA)

Alumni Excellence

✅ Unlimited alumni database ✅ Advanced career path analysis ✅ Alumni network mapping ✅ Mentorship program analytics ✅ Alumni giving correlation analysis ✅ Lifetime value calculations

Add-On Options for Tier 3

Add-On	Cost	Description
On-Premise Deployment	+R500K setup + R200K/year	Host platform on your own servers
24/7 Premium Support	+R300K/year	Round-the-clock support with 1-hour response
Custom Feature Development	R150K-R500K per feature	Bespoke functionality for your needs
Data Science Consulting	+R400K/year	Dedicated data scientist for advanced analytics
International Expansion	+R250K/year	Multi-country support, currency conversion
Advanced Security	+R200K/year	SOC 2 Type II compliance, penetration testing

Total Cost of Ownership (Year 1)

Base Package: R700K-R1M Typical Add-Ons: R300K-R600K (custom features, premium support) One-Time Setup: R0 (included, unless on-premise) Year 1 Total: R1M-R1.6M

Expected Retention ROI (Conservative 10% improvement for 3,500 students @ R60K tuition):

Students saved: 350 students
Additional revenue: R21M
Investment: R1.2M (base + add-ons)
Net benefit: R19.8M
ROI: 1,650%

Tier 4: Enterprise Package

Ideal For:

Multi-institutional groups
International institutions
University systems (10+ campuses)
Education holding companies
5,000+ enrolled students

Annual License Fee

Custom Pricing: Starting at R1,000,000 per year

Pricing Factors:

Total system enrollment (all institutions)
Number of brands/institutions
Geographic distribution (single country vs. international)
Customization requirements
Integration complexity
Support level expectations

Included Features

All Tier 3 Features, PLUS:

Multi-Institutional Support

✅ Manage multiple distinct institutions ✅ Separate branding per institution ✅ Consolidated system-wide analytics ✅ Institution-to-institution benchmarking ✅ Shared services optimization

Enterprise Infrastructure

✅ On-premise or hybrid deployment ✅ High availability (99.99% uptime SLA) ✅ Disaster recovery and business continuity ✅ Dedicated infrastructure ✅ Geographic redundancy

Advanced Security & Compliance

✅ SOC 2 Type II compliance ✅ ISO 27001 certification support ✅ Annual penetration testing ✅ Compliance audits (POPIA, GDPR, etc.) ✅ Custom security controls

Strategic Partnership

✅ Executive sponsor (C-level access) ✅ Quarterly board presentations ✅ Annual strategic planning workshops (on-site) ✅ Roadmap influence and priority features ✅ Co-innovation opportunities ✅ Joint research and publications

Unlimited Everything

✅ Unlimited students, alumni, campuses ✅ Unlimited reports and analyses ✅ Unlimited custom development (within scope) ✅ Unlimited support tickets ✅ Unlimited API calls ✅ Unlimited data storage

Enterprise Add-Ons

Fully customized based on requirements. Typical additions:

Multi-country deployment: +R500K-R2M/year
Dedicated data center: +R1M-R3M one-time
Full-time on-site consultant: +R1.2M-R1.8M/year
Custom research and insights: +R500K-R1M/year

Total Cost of Ownership (Year 1)

Base Package: R1M-R3M+ Typical Add-Ons: R500K-R2M One-Time Setup: R500K-R2M (infrastructure) Year 1 Total: R2M-R7M+

Expected ROI:

Scale effects make ROI calculation institution-specific
Typical range: 800-2,000% ROI
Multi-year strategic value compounds significantly

Volume Discounts & Multi-Year Contracts

Multi-Year Contract Discounts

Commit to longer terms and save significantly:

Contract Length	Discount	Effective Annual Cost (R500K base)
1 Year	0%	R500K per year
2 Years	10%	R450K per year (R900K total)
3 Years	15%	R425K per year (R1.275M total)
5 Years	20%	R400K per year (R2M total)

Benefits:

Lock in current pricing (protect against price increases)
Budget certainty for multi-year planning
Priority roadmap influence
Reduced administrative overhead

Terms:

Annual billing (not upfront payment required)
Price protection throughout contract term
Expansion allowed (additional students/campuses at contracted rate)
Early termination available with 12-month penalty

Multi-Institution Group Discounts

Multiple institutions under one organization or partnership:

Institutions	Discount	Example (3 institutions @ R500K each)
2 Institutions	15%	R425K each = R850K total
3 Institutions	20%	R400K each = R1.2M total
4-5 Institutions	25%	R375K each = R1.5M-R1.875M total
6+ Institutions	30%	R350K each = R2.1M+ total

Requirements:

Single contract covering all institutions
Centralized billing and administration
Shared account management
Coordinated deployment timeline

Early Adopter Incentive (Limited Time)

First 5 Private Institution Clients:

20% discount on Year 1 license
Lock in reduced pricing for Years 2-3
Featured case study opportunity
Priority feature development input
Conference speaking opportunity

Example: Tier 2 (R500K) → R400K Year 1, R450K Years 2-3

Eligibility:

Contract signed before March 31, 2025
Deployment initiated within 60 days
Case study participation (optional but encouraged)

Payment Options & Terms

Standard Payment Terms

Annual Billing:

Invoice at contract start
Payment due within 30 days
Annual renewal 60 days before anniversary

Quarterly Billing (+5% total cost):

Available for Tier 1-2 only
Quarterly invoices (split into 4 payments)
Auto-renewal each quarter

Monthly Billing (+10% total cost):

Available for Tier 1 only
Monthly subscription model
Auto-renewal each month
Minimum 12-month commitment

Accepted Payment Methods

✅ EFT/Bank Transfer (preferred - no fees) ✅ Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard - 2.5% processing fee) ✅ Purchase Order + Invoice (institutional accounts) ✅ Multi-currency support (USD, EUR available)

Contract Terms

Initial Term: 12 months minimum Auto-Renewal: Automatic unless 90-day notice provided Price Increases: Max 8% annually (CPI-linked) Expansion: Add students/campuses mid-term with pro-rated fees Termination: 90-day written notice required Refunds: Pro-rated refund if termination within first 6 months

Comparison: MGSLG vs. Alternatives

Total Cost of Ownership - 3 Year Comparison

Scenario: 1,500 Students, 3 Campuses

Solution	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Total 3-Year	Time to Value
MGSLG Platform	R600K	R600K	R600K	R1.8M	4 weeks
Build In-House	R1.8M	R900K	R900K	R3.6M	12-18 months
Tableau/PowerBI	R450K	R600K	R600K	R1.65M	6-12 months
Consultant + Tools	R1.2M	R800K	R800K	R2.8M	6-9 months
Manual (Excel)	R300K	R300K	R300K	R900K	N/A (ongoing)

Notes:

MGSLG includes development, hosting, support, updates
In-house includes developer salaries, infrastructure, ongoing maintenance
Tableau/PowerBI requires custom development, specialist consultants
Consultant includes external data scientist + BI tool licenses
Manual represents labor costs only, no analytics capability

Feature Comparison

Feature	MGSLG	Build In-House	Tableau/PowerBI	Manual
Time to Deploy	4 weeks	12-18 months	6-12 months	N/A
Education-Specific ML	✅ Built-in	⚠️ Build yourself	❌ Not included	❌ No
Alumni Tracking	✅ Native	⚠️ Build yourself	⚠️ Custom	❌ Spreadsheets
POPIA Compliance	✅ Built-in	⚠️ Your risk	⚠️ Your risk	❌ High risk
Retention Prediction	✅ 78% accuracy	⚠️ Build model	⚠️ Build model	❌ No
Support & Updates	✅ Included	⚠️ Your team	⚠️ Separate cost	❌ No
Multi-Campus	✅ Native	⚠️ Build yourself	⚠️ Complex	❌ Manual
Sponsor Reports	✅ Templates	⚠️ Build yourself	⚠️ Custom	❌ Manual
Total 3-Year Cost	R1.8M	R3.6M	R1.65M-R2.8M	R900K+

Verdict: MGSLG offers best balance of cost, speed, and education-specific features.

Pricing Guarantee & Performance Commitment

Price Protection Guarantee

Annual Price Increase Cap: Maximum 8% per year (CPI-linked)
Multi-Year Locks: Fixed pricing for contract term
No Hidden Fees: All costs disclosed upfront
Expansion Pricing: Add students/campuses at contracted rates

Performance Guarantee

If within first 6 months you don’t see measurable value:

✅ We’ll provide additional customization at no cost
✅ Extended support and training included
✅ Strategy adjustment workshops
✅ Pro-rated refund option available

Conditions:

Institution must provide requested data
Reasonable usage of platform required
Participation in review meetings
Good faith effort to implement recommendations

Getting Started - Next Steps

Step 1: Select Your Tier

Based on student count and campus structure:

<500 students, single campus → Tier 1 (R250K-R350K)
500-2K students, 2-3 campuses → Tier 2 (R400K-R600K)
2K-5K students, 4+ campuses → Tier 3 (R700K-R1M)
5K+ students, multi-institution → Tier 4 (Custom)

Step 2: Calculate Your ROI

Use our ROI calculator:

Input your retention rate and enrollment
Model 5-15% retention improvement
See your specific break-even timeline
Build internal business case

Step 3: Choose Your Start Option

Option A: Full Deployment (Most Common)

Sign annual contract
4-week deployment
Immediate value

Option B: Pilot Program (Risk-Averse)

3-month pilot at 50% license fee
One campus or program
Convert to full at 20% discount

Option C: Consultation First (Exploratory)

1-day ROI workshop (R25K)
Custom analysis
Credited toward license

Step 4: Schedule Kick-Off

Contact Sales:

Email: [your-email]@isutech.co.za
Phone: [your-phone]
Calendar: [booking-link]

Prepare:

Student enrollment numbers
Current retention rates
Campus locations
Budget authority contact

Step 5: Contract & Deployment

Week 1-2: Contract negotiation and signing Week 2-3: Data integration and configuration Week 4: Training and go-live Month 2+: Ongoing optimization and value realization

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can we start with Tier 1 and upgrade later? A: Yes! Upgrade anytime with pro-rated fees. Common path: Tier 1 pilot → Tier 2 expansion.

Q: What happens if our enrollment grows mid-contract? A: We recalculate based on new enrollment and invoice the difference pro-rated for remaining term.

Q: Do you offer non-profit discounts? A: Yes, registered non-profit institutions receive 10% additional discount. Combine with multi-year for 25-30% total savings.

Q: Can we negotiate custom pricing? A: Tier 4 is fully negotiable. Tiers 1-3 have limited flexibility but we’ll work within your budget.

Q: Is training included in the price? A: Yes, initial onboarding and training included. Additional training sessions available as add-on.

Q: What if we need features not in our tier? A: Purchase as add-ons or upgrade to higher tier. Custom development available for unique needs.

Q: How do add-on modules work? A: Select from menu, add to annual license, active immediately. Can add/remove at annual renewal.

Q: What’s included in “support”? A: Email/phone (tier-dependent), bug fixes, platform updates, documentation, quarterly reviews.

Q: Can we cancel mid-contract? A: Yes, with 90-day notice. First 6 months: pro-rated refund available. After 6 months: no refund but can finish term.

Q: Do you offer payment plans? A: Yes, quarterly (+5%) or monthly (+10%) billing available for Tiers 1-2.

Summary & Recommendations

Best Value by Institution Type

Small Business Schools (<500 students):

Recommended: Tier 1 (R250K-R350K)
ROI: 400-600% (2-4 month payback)
Focus: Retention improvement + alumni marketing

Regional Universities (500-2K students):

Recommended: Tier 2 (R400K-R600K)
ROI: 600-900% (1-3 month payback)
Focus: Multi-campus optimization + corporate partnerships

Large Universities (2K-5K students):

Recommended: Tier 3 (R700K-R1M)
ROI: 900-1,500% (<1 month payback)
Focus: System-wide analytics + premium positioning

Multi-Institution Systems (5K+ students):

Recommended: Tier 4 (Custom)
ROI: 1,500%+ strategic value
Focus: Enterprise integration + competitive advantage

Maximize Your Investment

✅ Start with pilot if risk-averse (3-month, 50% fee) ✅ Multi-year contract for 15-20% savings ✅ Early adopter discount for 20% off Year 1 (limited time) ✅ Group discount if multiple institutions (20-30% off) ✅ Calculate ROI first using our calculator - builds internal case

Ready to transform your institution with data-driven excellence?

Contact us today: [your-email]@isutech.co.za | [your-phone]

Multi-Campus Pricing Model | MGSLG Analytics Platform | iSu Technologies Version 1.0 | Effective January 2025 | Pricing subject to change with 60-day notice