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Imagine having a professional career you are proud of and look forward to each day. Choosing the right academic program could be the first step toward  pursuing that goal.* 

If you have a knack for understanding the complexities of information systems and technology and a desire to enter this exciting career field, an IT degree or professional certificate from Kaplan University's School of Information Systems and Technology is a convenient way to get started. Whether your specialty is programming, website development, or another field, our online courses allow you to prepare for your future online without interfering with your work schedule or other obligations.†

Use the program comparison chart below to explore your options and determine which Kaplan University program is right for you.
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Master's Degrees

Time Required

Who Should Take This Program?

Master of Science in Information Technology

Business Intelligence, Entrepreneurship, Information Security and Assurance, Project Management

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Minimum of 13 terms (1 course per term)

If you have a bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university with a major in information technology, computer science, information systems, management of information systems, or a similar field of study, this program may be for you.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

  • Database management
  • Networking security
  • Data warehousing
  • IT project management

Bachelor's Degrees

Time Required

Who Should Take This Program?

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Emphasis Areas

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4 years or less (full-time)

If you want to advance your career in Web development, programming, networking, database management, or design, this program teaches the critical thinking and technical skills relevant to the field. Choose the applied technology or information systems track of study.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

  • Depending on the career focus area completed you could prepare for the following positions:
  • Applications developer
  • Programmer analyst
  • Web content developer
  • Network specialist
  • Technology consultant
  • Web designer

Associate's Degrees

Time Required

Who Should Take This Program?

Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology

Emphasis Areas

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As little as 12 months and up to 2 years (full-time)

If you are interested in breaking into the information technology field, get a thorough foundation in software, hardware, and network development. Your associate's degree can be a stepping stone to a bachelor's degree in the future.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

  • Depending on the career focus area completed you could prepare for the following positions:
  • Applications developer
  • Programmer analyst
  • Website developer
  • Network specialist

Professional Certificates

Time Required

Who Should Take This Program?

Cisco Networks Postbaccalaureate Certificate

Emphasis Areas

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Two terms (full-time)‡

If you have a bachelor’s degree and would like to enhance your knowledge of Cisco networks, consider this certificate. The Cisco Networks Postbaccalaureate Certificate could help prepare you to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification exam.§ In addition, qualified credits earned in fulfillment of this certificate may be applied toward the requirements of certain Kaplan University degree programs.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

  • Entry-level employment working with Cisco networks

Computer Forensics Postbaccalaureate Certificate

Emphasis Areas

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Two terms (full-time)‡

If you have a bachelor’s degree and would like to pursue a career in computer forensics, this certificate may be for you. The Computer Forensics Postbaccalaureate Certificate could help you prepare to take various certification exams.§ In addition, qualified credits earned in fulfillment of this certificate may be applied toward the requirements of certain Kaplan University degree programs.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

  • Entry-level employment in the field of computer forensics

Graduate Certificate in Information Security

Emphasis Areas

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Two terms (full-time)‡

If you have a bachelor’s degree in information technology and want to enhance your knowledge of information security, consider this certificate. The Graduate Certificate in Information Security could help you prepare to take the Certified Ethical Hacking certification exam.§ In addition, qualified credits earned in fulfillment of this certificate may be applied toward the requirements of certain Kaplan University degree programs.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

  • Employment in the field of information security

Information Security Postbaccalaureate Certificate

Emphasis Areas

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Two terms (full-time)‡

If you have a bachelor’s degree and would like to enhance your knowledge of information security, consider this certificate. The Information Security Postbaccalaureate Certificate could help prepare you to take the various certification exams.§ In addition, qualified credits earned in fulfillment of this certificate may be applied toward the requirements of certain Kaplan University degree programs.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

  • Entry-level employment in the field of information security

Internet Web Design Postbaccalaureate Certificate

Emphasis Areas

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Two terms (full-time)‡

If you have a bachelor’s degree and would like to pursue a career in Internet Web design, this certificate may be for you. The Internet Web Design Postbaccalaureate Certificate could help you prepare to take the CIW Associate Design Specialist certification exam.§ In addition, qualified credits earned in fulfillment of this certificate may be applied toward the requirements of certain Kaplan University degree programs.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

  • Entry-level employment in the field of Internet Web design

Linux System Administration Postbaccalaureate Certificate

Emphasis Areas

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Two terms (full-time)‡

If you have a bachelor’s degree and would like to enhance your knowledge of Linux operating systems, consider this certificate. The Linux System Administration Postbaccalaureate Certificate could help you prepare to take the various certification exams.§ In addition, qualified credits earned in fulfillment of this certificate may be applied toward the requirements of certain Kaplan University degree programs.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

  • Entry-level employment working with Linux operating systems

Microsoft Operating Systems Postbaccalaureate Certificate

Emphasis Areas

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Two terms (full-time)‡

If you have a bachelor’s degree and want to enhance your knowledge of Microsoft operating systems, consider this certificate. The Microsoft Operating Systems Postbaccalaureate Certificate could help you prepare to take the various Microsoft certification exams.§ In addition, qualified credits earned in fulfillment of this certificate may be applied toward the requirements of certain Kaplan University degree programs.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

  • Entry-level employment working with Microsoft operating systems

Oracle Database Administration Postbaccalaureate Certificate

Emphasis Areas

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Two terms (full-time)‡

If you have a bachelor’s degree and want to pursue a career in database administration or development, this certificate may be for you. The Oracle Database Administration Postbaccalaureate Certificate could help you prepare to take the Oracle DBA Assessment Exam.§ In addition, qualified credits earned in fulfillment of this certificate may be applied toward the requirements of certain Kaplan University degree programs.

Graduates of this program may pursue these career opportunities:

  • Entry-level employment in the field of Oracle database administration
*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, eligible for job advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.

†Some Kaplan University programs are not 100 percent online; some programs require you to gain hands-on experience in a real-world work environment.

‡This program is not eligible for Title IV federal financial aid.

§Although certain programs at Kaplan University are designed to prepare students to take various certification or licensing exams, the University cannot guarantee the student will pass those exams. In some cases, field experience, additional coursework, and/or background checks may be necessary to take or to successfully pass the exams.
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