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Kaplan University's online technology degree and certificate programs are designed to fit your educational and professional goals. Focus on Web development, information technology, wireless networking, or another area that interests you. You'll find that our online IT courses are comprehensive, and our educators are practicing experts in their field, each one a professional qualified to teach the real-world knowledge you need to excel.

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Kaplan University's online technology degree and certificate programs are designed to fit your educational and professional goals. Focus on Web development, information technology, wireless networking, or another area that interests you. You'll find that our online IT courses are comprehensive, and our educators are practicing experts in their field, each one a professional qualified to teach the real-world knowledge you need to excel.

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Why Kaplan University School of Information Systems and Technology

Expert Instructors
Our online degree and certificate programs are taught by practicing professionals. Because they work in the field they teach, you're sure to acquire the most current knowledge and skills. That's an important benefit when it comes to information technology or business courses, where the information is constantly evolving.

Innovative Teaching
Kaplan University students report that their online education far outshines their traditional classroom experiences. That's because we focus on providing a human touch in addition to high technology. We are committed to providing personal attention and academic support when you need it. The flexibility and dynamic interaction of online education at Kaplan University also allows for innovative learning opportunities.

Here are some of the highlights:

• Online Quizzes: Many classes have a quiz at the end of each lesson, which provides you with instant feedback on what you've learned.
• Message Boards: Each week's lesson includes interaction between students and their instructors on our message boards. This provides the chance to expand your learning through discussions or get advice from a professor or class peers.
• Web Field Trips: Students conduct research using various Internet research sites and are asked to take notes in their online learning journals for discussion later.
• Seminars: Students participate in interactive seminar sessions with their classmates and instructor. The seminars help create a significant and enriching exchange within students' online learning experience.

We're A Premier Education Provider
If you are looking to gain the skills you require to achieve your career and educational goals, you'll find the program you need at Kaplan University. Building on a long and distinguished history as both academic pioneer and career- maker, we have become one of the world's finest providers of online education.

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If you are interested in becoming an information technology professional, but need to enhance your skills and knowledge before you seek employment, the online Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems could help give you the advantage you need to pursue your professional goals.* Kaplan University's program is designed to provide you with the general education, applied knowledge, and technical skills required for a wide range of entry-level positions. Study how to install and maintain computer and wireless networks, troubleshoot hardware and software problems, create Java applications, manage databases, and develop Web pages. The emphasis areas allow you to focus on programming, network administration, or Web development.

*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.

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Focus on network administration, security, and maintenance along with the nuances of networking with TCP/IP. You will also explore wireless networking.

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Study basic programming, including Java and C#, and object-oriented programming languages like Visual Basic.

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Explore the field of Web development and get an overview of related technologies and skills, including working with databases and programming languages like PHP and Java.

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If you have your associate's or bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university, Kaplan University's online advanced start program could help you earn a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology in as little as two years.+ A completed bachelor's degree may give you the qualifications you need to increase your income potential and marketability in today's job market.* Kaplan University's innovative online bachelor's degree program combines the career-oriented focus of a two-year degree with the academic curriculum of a four-year program. You could experience the flexibility of joining the workforce while pursuing your lifelong goals. This online degree program focuses on the knowledge, communication skills, critical thinking skills, and technical competencies required for a career in technology and design.

*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.
+See University Catalog for Transfer of Credit policy.

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The objective of this online degree program is to help prepare you to pursue career advancement in information technology and visual arts by providing you with the knowledge, communication skills, critical thinking skills, creative skills, and technical competencies required in the modern workplace. Study how to design and create real-world e-media products or technical solutions to hardware and software problems, depending on your chosen area of emphasis. If you are interested in starting or advancing your technology career, the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program could help you meet your career goals.* You can further specialize your degree by pursuing one of the following emphasis areas: database, Web multimedia and animation, network administration, or programming.

*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.

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Study to qualify for employment opportunities in data control and designing solutions for data storage, including backup and recovery operations.* You will also examine techniques for transferring database information to physical devices, such as wireless units.

*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.

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Study how to develop cutting-edge websites that blend interactive media with consumer-targeted information. You will also explore animation and how to produce games and virtual tours.

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Focus on the configuration and installation of network services and applications. You may qualify for infrastructure design opportunities at companies that may include design, problem solving, and troubleshooting.* Study how to use applications in wide-area usage, build security solutions for LANs, and interface between private and public networks.

*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.

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Examine how to develop solutions for business application challenges by creating specialized programs. You may qualify for career opportunities as a Web, network, or software programmer.* Lessons include text-based study and projects that simulate real-world situations and automate administrative tasks.

*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.

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The online Information Technology Pathway Certificate program is an important first step if you are looking to build a new career in IT.* Kaplan University's program is designed to teach you foundational knowledge of key information technology areas, including computer hardware, the Internet, databases, computer programming, and networking.

*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.

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If you are interested in beginning a career in information technology or advancing your current position by increasing your knowledge of website development, the online Internet and Website Development Certificate program may be for you.* Kaplan University's program introduces you to the computer field and progresses to Web page creation in HTML. The program is designed to help you gain specialized knowledge of Web development using multimedia, graphics, image, and animation tools. The curriculum also covers the study of e-commerce solutions and networking fundamentals.

*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.

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The online Introduction to Computer Programming Language Certificate program is designed to help you gain the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a successful career in information technology.* Kaplan University's comprehensive curriculum is designed to teach you the foundational knowledge you will need to pursue further study in advanced programming and adapt to the future changes in technology. As a student in this program, you will receive an introduction to three programming languages: Visual Basic (for Windows programs), Java (a multipurpose, object-oriented programming language), and Structured Query Language (SQL).

*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.

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The Master of Science in Information Technology is designed to teach you the communication skills, critical thinking abilities, and technical competencies required to help advance your career.* Study how to evaluate the theory, principles, and practices of information systems; employ project management skills; and analyze data to solve complex problems. Topics include how to apply appropriate technologies in the analysis and design of information systems, as well as assess ethical, legal, and social issues. The program provides students the option of selecting a specialization, in addition to the core curriculum requirements, or choosing from a variety of elective courses. Specializations include decision support systems and information security and assurance.

*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.

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Examine the business side of technology. Focus on analysis and development of decision support systems, business intelligence, knowledge acquisition and representation models, data mining concepts, algorithms, and applications.

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In today's world, protection of data is serious business. Explore everything from fundamentals, such as viruses, worms, and other malicious software, to more high-level aspects of IT security like network defense, ethical hacking, and computer forensics.

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Prepare to investigate system vulnerabilities and implement solutions that provide protection against security attacks. Graduates may be positioned to pursue entry-level positions as information security analysts, network security analysts, or computer forensics analysts.*

*Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.

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Focus on strategic project management with an emphasis on planning, executing, and controlling phases of a project life cycle. Utilize current software to achieve project goals and objectives. Explore the principles, tools, and techniques for controlling project cost and scheduling. Analyze project risk, quality, and legal and ethical considerations in contracting and procurement. Study to develop skills to increase the bottom line for organizations in a variety of industries.

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You will explore ways to communicate and apply core information technologies professionally as well as evaluate, design and implement systems based on IT methodology. You can also learn to:

• Analyze and offer verbal and written resolutions to technical issues faced by users and organizations.
• Evaluate trends, practices, and products to determine their effectiveness for systems and users.
• Explain the impact of information systems and technology on business or economic processes.

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You will explore ways to communicate and apply core information technologies professionally as well as evaluate, design and implement systems based on IT methodology. You can also learn to:

• Analyze and offer verbal and written resolutions to technical issues faced by users and organizations.
• Evaluate trends, practices, and products to determine their effectiveness for systems and users.
• Explain the impact of information systems and technology on business or economic processes.

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Study how to develop software applications for mobile and handheld communication devices, including those manufactured by Apple (using Objective C) and Blackberry (using Java). Courses are designed to offer you advanced training in programming mobile interfaces and Internet and mobile technologies.

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Examine how to develop solutions for business application challenges by creating specialized programs. You may qualify for career opportunities as a Web, network, or software programmer.* Lessons include text-based study and projects that simulate real-world situations and automate administrative tasks.

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Study to qualify for employment opportunities in data control and designing solutions for data storage, including backup and recovery operations.* You will also examine techniques for transferring database information to physical devices, such as wireless units.

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Examine data modeling and management for the twenty-first century health care industry. Review the wide variety of health care information available, focusing on quality, laws, regulations, and standards. Design and develop health care IT application components, and study to gain foundational IT knowledge to support smarter decision making.

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Prepare to investigate system vulnerabilities and implement solutions that provide protection against security attacks. Graduates may be positioned to pursue entry-level positions as information security analysts, network security analysts, or computer forensics analysts.

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Study to qualify for employment opportunities in data control and designing solutions for data storage, including backup and recovery operations.* You will also examine techniques for transferring database information to physical devices, such as wireless units.

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Study how to develop software applications for mobile and handheld communication devices, including those manufactured by Apple (using Objective C) and Blackberry (using Java). Courses are designed to offer you advanced training in programming mobile interfaces and Internet and mobile technologies.

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Focus on the configuration and installation of network services and applications. You may qualify for infrastructure design opportunities at companies that may include design, problem solving, and troubleshooting.* Study how to use applications in wide-area usage, build security solutions for LANs, and interface between private and public networks.

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Discover ways to utilize leading-edge media to promote growth and accessibility of products and services. Study the fundamentals of doing business on the Internet, including key marketing techniques and management, and how to create strategies for effective advertising.

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Study to gain knowledge of the skills and processes needed to select, initiate, and plan a project. Create a project charter, develop project scope statements, develop the project schedule and budget, and analyze risk planning. In addition, you will focus on how to manage project resources, develop the project team, conduct procurements, measure project performance, control work results, and maintain professional responsibility.

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Study how to develop cutting-edge websites that blend interactive media with consumer-targeted information. You will also explore animation and how to produce games and virtual tours.

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Study to qualify for employment opportunities in data control and designing solutions for data storage, including backup and recovery operations.* You will also examine techniques for transferring database information to physical devices, such as wireless units.

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Study to gain knowledge of the skills and processes needed to select, initiate, and plan a project. Create a project charter, develop project scope statements, develop the project schedule and budget, and analyze risk planning. In addition, you will focus on how to manage project resources, develop the project team, conduct procurements, measure project performance, control work results, and maintain professional responsibility.

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If you are interested in becoming an information technology professional, but need to enhance your skills and knowledge before you seek employment, the online Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology is designed to give you the advantage you need to attain your professional goals.

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