Kaplan University is an institution of higher education offering
quality programs that integrate general education, professional
skills and career-focused education to empower students to
develop and achieve their personal and career potentials.
All students are encouraged to reach their potential within the
framework of their individual needs, interests and capabilities.
A strong emphasis is placed on ethics, accountability,
professionalism and the individual's commitment to pursuing
lifelong personal and professional development.
2+2 Bachelor of Science Degree Program
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The 2+2 Bachelor of Science degree option is an innovative
program that combines the career-oriented focus of a two-year
program with the academic curriculum of a four-year program.
Students who have earned an associate's degree from an accredited
college may have their credits accepted for transfer under the
2+2 option. Through the 2+2 option, you receive the same
advantages of a two-year program, but upon the completing the
program, you are awarded a Bachelor of Science degree.
The program includes different curricula based on your chosen
concentration and consists of a minimum of 180 credits completed
over a period of 18 months (if no prerequisite courses are
required).
Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded a
Bachelor of Science degree in management. Graduates of this
program have a variety of career options based on their chosen
area of study.
Bachelor's - Management
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Accounting
The Management with an Accounting Concentration program at
Kaplan University is designed to provide you with a
well-balanced mix of management operations and accounting
fundamentals and procedures. Our goal is to provide you with
the skills needed for entry-level positions in this high-demand
field. Areas in accounting that may be pursued with this degree
include financial analysis, payroll processing, and audit
services.
Administration
At Kaplan University, our Management with a Business
Administration Concentration program is designed to prepare you
with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in the world
of business. Our program offers the professional training and
education that can help you pursue entry-level employment in
areas such as market research and analysis, financial and
operations management, and business planning. Our courses focus
on helping you develop and enhance your communication,
team-work, and critical thinking skills.
Criminal Justice
If you are interested in seeking a career in criminal justice
or advancing your current one, our Criminal Justice program can
help. We offer the education you need to seek entry-level
employment in this growing field.
Management of Information Systems
Information systems managers play a vital role in the
technological administration of their organizations. Because of
this important responsibility, they remain in high demand. The
Management with a Management of Information Systems
Concentration program at Kaplan University can prepare you to
pursue a rewarding career in this field. Companies seek formal
training when hiring managers in this field.
Associate's - Accounting Specialist
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The objective of the accounting specialist program is to prepare
students with the knowledge, technical skills and work habits
required for a variety of entry-level positions in accounting
such as staff accountant, tax specialist, cost accountant and
business analyst, as well as positions in information systems.
The accounting specialist program prepares graduates for the many
possibilities of the accounting profession. The program
integrates technical skills with accounting theory and practice
that allows students to master the knowledge and skills needed to
gain challenging employment in the accounting field.
Associate's - Business Administration - Business Management
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Business administration consists of a wide range of duties in
virtually every industry, from managing internal operations to
direct support and service. Having someone oversee and manage
these critical functions is essential and requires an individual
that is knowledgeable in several aspects of business. Kaplan
University's business administration with a business management
concentration program can help you meet the demands of this
challenging profession.
Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded an
Associate of Applied Science degree. This program is designed to
lead to entry-level employment in management, marketing,
administration or to other jobs in the industry of your choice.
Your duties may include:
- Creating and developing business plans
- Handling human resource policies
- Analyzing market plans
- Overseeing business operations
Associate's - Business Administration - Office Management
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Kaplan University's specialized office management curriculum
provides a balance of business-related course work and personal
development for various elements of day-to-day office
administration.
Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded an
Associate of Applied Science degree. This program is designed to
lead to entry-level employment in management, marketing,
administration or to other jobs in the industry of your choice.
Your duties may include:
- Establishing time management principles and organization
- Preparing and distributing office correspondence
- Making decisions in an office environment
- Overseeing office operations
Associate's - Travel and Tourism
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Our travel and tourism program teaches all aspects of
travel--from airline and rail to tours and theme parks. In order
to be an asset for customers and companies, a travel specialist
must possess industry knowledge. You can be trained in the
knowledge and skills vital to the travel field. Course work
includes:
- Travel Sales and Marketing
- Computerized Reservations I and II
- Introduction to Travel and Tourism
- Domestic Destinations
- Global Classroom
In addition to the course work, you can take advantage of
training using a live APOLLO system, the same system used by
United Airlines.
Certification Preparation
Our curriculum is also intended to prepare students for the
Certified Travel Associate (CTA) exam, TAP certification,
Destination Specialist (DS) exam and Tour Certification (USTOA).
In addition, Kaplan University is a certified ICTA training
center, and all testing can be completed at the College.
Diploma - Accounting Technician
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The objective of the accounting technician program is to prepare
students with the knowledge, technical skills and work habits
required for an entry-level position in such areas as
bookkeeping, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general and
computerized accounting. Conceptual and theoretical courses in
the areas of accounting, general business and computer
applications are required as integral components of this program.
Duties for graduates of this program may include computing,
classifying and recording numerical data to keep financial
records complete. Other duties may include maintaining financial
information such as disbursements, expenses or tax payments;
examining financial records; and preparing income tax returns.
Diploma - Office Technology Specialist
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The objective of the office technology specialist program is to
prepare students with the knowledge, technical skills and work
habits required for an entry-level position in an office setting.
Students will gain proficiency in software applications.
Duties for the graduates of this program will include performing
office tasks such as office reception, scheduling, and customer
relations; transcription of various business documents; and use
of appropriate computer software applications.
