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Consent of Independent Auditors
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-8 No. 33-1343) pertaining to the various stock incentive plans of Systems &
Computer Technology Corporation listed therein and in the related prospectus, in
the Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 33-43535) pertaining to the 1990
Employees' Stock Option Plan of Systems & Computer Technology Corporation and in
the related prospectus, in the Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 33-56528)
pertaining to the 401(k) Savings Plan of Systems & Computer Technology
Corporation and in the related prospectus, in the Registration Statements (Form
S-8 No. 33-60831 and Form S-8 No. 333-50979) pertaining to the 1994 Long-Term
Incentive Plan and the 1994 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan of Systems &
Computer Technology Corporation and in the related prospectus, and in the
Registration Statement (Form S-3 No. 333-37551) and related Prospectus of
Systems & Computer Technology Corporation for the registration of Convertible
Subordinated Debentures Due 2004, of our report dated October 23, 2000, except
for note M, as to which the date is October 31, 2000, with respect to the
consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule of Systems &
Computer Technology Corporation included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) for
the year ended September 30, 2000.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
December 20, 2000
