Kaplan University offers the online Advanced Start in Bachelor of Science in Information Technology to provide students a flexible option to obtain higher education. Aside from its convenient format, the program can be completed in as short as two (2) years without having to sacrifice work and personal obligations. The various Emphasis Areas offered by the program prepare students for information technology careers in their preferred concentration areas. Individuals who are particularly interested in careers related to designing and developing healthcare IT application components for the purpose of enabling sound decision making, will find the Health Informatics Emphasis suitable to their needs. The university is duly accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Total program length is ninety (90) credit hours. Required Courses include Project Management I or Managing Technological Innovation, IT Consulting Skills or Information Technology Externship, Internet Business Fundamentals or Management of Information Systems, Structured Query Language or Database Design, Bachelor’s Capstone in Information Technology, System Analysis and Design, Human Computer Interaction, Technology Infrastructure, Open Elective, Health Informatics I, Health Informatics II, Data Modeling for Health Informatics, Oracle Query Design, Application Development for Healthcare, Business Intelligence, and Data Warehousing and Data Mining. Tuition cost is placed at $ 425.00 per credit hour.

Prospective students must have an associate degree. Credit transfers are allowed thus enabling students to obtain a bachelor’s degree faster. Combined credit transfer should not exceed 75% of the required credits for degree programs. Graduates can pursue advanced studies through a Master’s Degree Program in Public Health, Information Technology, Business Administration, or Computer Science. Possible employment positions in a healthcare setting include system analyst, database administrator, technology consultant, and programmer analyst.