Kaplan University

Explore your potential and how to maximize it when you enroll with Kaplan University. The Iowa and Nebraska locations are designed to assist in achieving your goals for a career that is successful and rewarding. Their objective is to help you attain your goals by providing high-quality degree programs which combine theoretical, professional skills-oriented, and career-guided training.

Rise to New Heights

An MBA hones your management skills, your earning potential, and your desirability in the business world to open the door to untold possibilities. You can obtain this important degree from Kaplan University in as little time as 18 months, and you don't have to give up your regular job, as well as saving time and travel expenses by not being on a college campus. At Kaplan University, you can take classes via the Internet while getting ready to seek top jobs in the corporate world.

Move Your Career Forward with an MBA

This degree helps those who want to get ahead and compete in this challenging economy. An MBA might help you attain a position of greater significance and accountability, and could give you a lot of choices in finance, banking, marketing, and more in corporations, governments, and nonprofit organizations.

A Higher Level of Professionalism

The aim of the Master's program in Business Administration is to assist students in achieving leadership jobs in a competitive business environment. Students will build anacademic foundation with practical, resume-enhancing projects as well as learn effective leadership skills. The program focuses on critical thinking, social responsibility, originality, ethics in business, and leadership to guarantee well-rounded skills in the world market. By integrating timely news within the class curriculum, they guarantee that the needs of the real world are represented with accuracy.

You will learn to:

  • Develop value in production and distribution of goods, services, and information throughout the supply chain.
  • Integrate business knowledge so that you can take well-reasoned action in diverse situations.
  • Come up with new ideas to address business issues and opportunities in dynamic environments.
  • Establish a new business or establish new procedures within an existing business.
  • Show the leadership required to accomplish business goals and maximize organizational performance.
  • Evaluate the ethical and social implications of business decisions in a global context.

Students can finish an optional specialization by taking a more focused approach to their studies. Kaplan provides a variety of areas of specialization to assist you in developing your own focus and specialty.

Associate of Applied Science in Accounting

There is a big demand for top-quality accounting services in the current, complicated economy. The U.S. government predicts that career opportunities will increase more quickly than average through 2016 for accounting professionals as the demand for their services grows.

This program goes far beyond crunching numbers, with its training in communicating important and relevant data and collaborating with other professionals in the industry.

This course guides you in the use of accounting software, and lets you get familiar with managing industry standard accounting data.

The curriculum consists of learning account procedures, appropriate payroll processing, how to prepare financial statements, as well as how to fill out taxes according to federal standards and various state laws. After completing the program, students will be prepared to seek jobs in bookkeeping or payroll.

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

The most efficiently operated businesses currently understand that qualified accounting staff are an important part of being successful.

Kaplan University

AAS in Accounting, AAS in Business Administration, AAS in Criminal Justice, AAS in Fire Science, AAS in Global Travel and Hospitality Management, AAS in Health Information Technology, AAS in Human Services, AAS in Information Technology, AAS in Information Technology/Application Development, AAS in Information Technology/Network Administration, AAS in Information Technology/Web Development, AAS in Medical Office Management, AAS in Medical Transcription, AAS in Paralegal Studies, AAS in Public Administration and Policy, Advanced Start BS in Accounting, Advanced Start BS in Business Administration, Advanced Start BS in Communication, Advanced Start BS in Criminal Justice, Advanced Start BS in Criminal Justice Administration and Management, Advanced Start BS in Environmental Policy and Management, Advanced Start BS in Fire and Emergency Management, Advanced Start BS in Fire Science, Advanced Start BS in Health and Wellness, Advanced Start BS in Health Science, Advanced Start BS in Human Services, Advanced Start BS in Information Technology, Advanced Start BS in International and Comparative Criminal Justice, Advanced Start BS in Legal Studies, Advanced Start BS in Nutrition Science, Advanced Start BS in Paralegal Studies, Advanced Start BS in Professional Studies, Advanced Start BS in Psychology, Advanced Start BS in Public Administration and Policy, AS in Interdisciplinary Studies, AS in Interdisciplinary Studies/Communication, AS in Interdisciplinary Studies/Early Childhood Development, AS in Interdisciplinary Studies/Educational Paraprofessional (Teacher's Aide), BS in Accounting, BS in Accounting/Auditing-Forensic Accountancy, BS in Accounting/Government-Nonprofit Accountancy, BS in Accounting/Managerial Accountancy, BS in Accounting/Public-General Accountancy, BS in Accounting/Tax Accountancy, BS in Business Administration, BS in Communication/Organizational Communication, BS in Communication/Technical Communication, BS in Criminal Justice, BS in Criminal Justice Administration and Management, BS in Criminal Justice/Computer Crime, BS in Criminal Justice/Corrections, BS in Criminal Justice/Crime Scene Investigation, BS in Criminal Justice/Forensic Psychology, BS in Criminal Justice/Homeland Security, BS in Criminal Justice/Juvenile Justice, BS in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement, BS in Environmental Policy and Management, BS in Fire and Emergency Management, BS in Fire Science, BS in Health Information Management, BS in Health Science, BS in Heath and Wellness, BS in Human Services/Child and Family Welfare, BS in Human Services/Gerontology, BS in Human Services/Human Services Administration, BS in Information Technology, BS in Information Technology/Application Development, BS in Information Technology/Database Management, BS in Information Technology/Information Security and Forensics, BS in Information Technology/Network Administration, BS in Information Technology/Web Development, BS in International and Comparative Criminal Justice, BS in Legal Studies, BS in Liberal Studies, BS in Nutrition Science, BS in Paralegal Studies, BS in Professional Studies, BS in Psychology/Applied Behavioral Analysis, BS in Psychology/Child Development, BS in Psychology/Substance Abuse, BS in Public Administration and Policy, Case Management, Cisco Certified Design Associate, Cisco Certified Design Professional, Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician Certificate, Cisco Certified Network Associate Certificate, Cisco Certified Network Professional Certificate, Crime Scene Technician Certificate, Executive Coaching Certificate, Executive J.D. SM Program, Financial Planning Certificate, Forensic Nursing, Geriatric Care Management, Information Technology Pathway Certificate, Internet and Website Development Certificate, Introduction to Computer Programming Language Certificate, Juris Doctor Program, Lean Six Sigma Certificate, Legal Nurse Consulting, Life Care Planning, MA in Teaching (for Aspiring Teachers Grades 5-12), Master of Business Administration, MBA/Entrepreneurship, MBA/Finance, MBA/Health Care Management, MBA/Human Resources, MBA/International Business, MBA/Marketing, MBA/Project Management, MBA/Supply Chain Management and Logistics, Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) Certificate, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) Certificate, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) Certificate, MS in Accounting, MS in Criminal Justice, MS in Criminal Justice/Corrections, MS in Criminal Justice/Global Issues in Criminal Justice, MS in Criminal Justice/Law, MS in Criminal Justice/Leadership/Executive Management, MS in Criminal Justice/Policing, MS in Education, MS in Higher Education/College Administration and Leadership, MS in Higher Education/College Training, MS in Higher Education/Student Affairs, MS in Information Technology, MS in Information Technology/Business Intelligence, MS in Information Technology/Information Security and Assurance, MS in Legal Studies, MS in Management/Change Leadership, MS in Management/Health Care Management, MS in Management/Project Management, MS in Management/Supply Chain Management and Logistics, MS in Nursing/Nurse Administrator, MS in Nursing/Nurse Educator, Pathway to Paralegal Postbaccalaureate Certificate, Project Management Certificate, Risk Management Certificate, RN to BS in Nursing, RN to MS in Nursing, Six Sigma Certificate
  • Campus Address:
  • 1801 E Kimberly Rd Ste 1, Davenport, Iowa 52807
  • Type:
  • 4-year, Private for profit
  • Awards offered:
  • Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Doctor, Master,
  • Campus setting:
  • City: Small
  • Campus housing:
  • no
  • Student population:
  • 45153 (41357 undergraduate)
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Kaplan University - Cedar Falls

Advanced Start Bachelor of Science: Business Administration, Advanced Start Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice, Associate of Applied Science: Accounting, Associate of Applied Science: Business Administration/Accounting, Associate of Applied Science: Computer Information Systems, Associate of Applied Science: Criminal Justice, Associate of Applied Science: Medical Assisting, Associate of Applied Science: Paralegal Studies, Associate of Science: Interdisciplinary Studies, Certificate: Computer Systems Technician, Certificate: Office Management, Diploma: Practical Nursing
  • Campus Address:
  • 7009 Nordic Drive, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613
  • Type:
  • 4-year, Private for profit
  • Awards offered:
  • Associate, Bachelor,
  • Campus setting:
  • City: Small
  • Campus housing:
  • no
  • Student population:
  • 511 (all undergraduate)
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Kaplan University - Cedar Rapids

Advanced Start Bachelor of Science: Business Administration, Advanced Start Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice, Advanced Start Bachelor of Science: Information Technology, Associate of Applied Science: Accounting, Associate of Applied Science: Business Administration/Office Management, Associate of Applied Science: Computer Information Systems, Associate of Applied Science: Criminal Justice, Associate of Applied Science: Medical Assisting, Associate of Science: Interdisciplinary Studies, Bachelor of Science: Accounting, Certificate: Computer Systems Technician, Certificate: Office Management, Diploma: Practical Nursing
  • Campus Address:
  • 3165 Edgewood Parkway SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404
  • Type:
  • 4-year, Private for profit
  • Awards offered:
  • Associate, Bachelor,
  • Campus setting:
  • City: Midsize
  • Campus housing:
  • no
  • Student population:
  • 528 (all undergraduate)
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Kaplan University - Council Bluffs

Advanced Start Bachelor of Science: Business Administration, Associate of Applied Science: Business Administration, Associate of Applied Science: Computer Information Systems, Associate of Applied Science: Criminal Justice, Associate of Applied Science: Medical Assisting, Associate of Science: Interdisciplinary Studies, Certificate: Office Management
  • Campus Address:
  • 1751 Madison Avenue, Suite 750, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503-5289
  • Type:
  • 4-year, Private for profit
  • Awards offered:
  • Associate, Bachelor,
  • Campus setting:
  • City: Small
  • Campus housing:
  • no
  • Student population:
  • 194 (all undergraduate)
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Kaplan University - Davenport

Advanced Start Bachelor of Science: Business Administration, Advanced Start Bachelor of Science: Communication, Advanced Start Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice, Advanced Start Bachelor of Science: Information Technology, Advanced Start Bachelor of Science: Legal Studies, Advanced Start Bachelor of Science: Paralegal Studies, Advanced Start Bachelor of Science: Psychology, Associate of Applied Science: Accounting, Associate of Applied Science: Business Administration, Associate of Applied Science: Computer Information Systems, Associate of Applied Science: Criminal Justice, Associate of Applied Science: Global Travel and Hospitality Management, Associate of Applied Science: Medical Assisting, Associate of Applied Science: Medical Office Management, Associate of Applied Science: Medical Transcription, Associate of Applied Science: Paralegal Studies, Associate of Science: Interdisciplinary Studies, Bachelor of Science: Accounting, Certificate: Computer Systems Technician, Certificate: Global Travel and Hospitality Management, Certificate: Information Technology Pathway, Certificate: Internet and Website Development, Certificate: Introduction to Computer Programming Language, Certificate: Office Management, Certificate: Pathway to Paralegal Postbaccalaureate

Kaplan University - Des Moines

Advanced Start Bachelor of Science: Business Administration, Advanced Start Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice, Advanced Start Bachelor of Science: Information Technology, Associate of Applied Science: Accounting, Associate of Applied Science: Business Administration, Associate of Applied Science: Computer Information Systems, Associate of Applied Science: Criminal Justice, Associate of Applied Science: Medical Assisting, Associate of Applied Science: Paralegal Studies, Associate of Science: Interdisciplinary Studies, Bachelor of Science: Accounting, Certificate: Computer Systems Technician, Certificate: Office Management, Diploma: Practical Nursing
  • Campus Address:
  • 4655 121st Street, Urbandale, Iowa 50323
  • Type:
  • 4-year, Private for profit
  • Awards offered:
  • Associate, Bachelor,
  • Campus setting:
  • Rural: Fringe
  • Campus housing:
  • no
  • Student population:
  • 540 (all undergraduate)
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Kaplan University - Lincoln

Advanced Start Bachelor of Science: Business Administration, Advanced Start Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice, Associate of Applied Science: Accounting, Associate of Applied Science: Business Administration, Associate of Applied Science: Computer Information Systems, Associate of Applied Science: Criminal Justice, Associate of Applied Science: Global Travel and Hospitality Management, Associate of Applied Science: Medical Assisting, Associate of Applied Science: Paralegal Studies, Associate of Science: Interdisciplinary Studies, Certificate: Computer Systems Technician, Certificate: Office Management, Diploma: Practical Nursing
  • Campus Address:
  • 1821 K St, Lincoln, Nebraska 68501-2826
  • Type:
  • 4-year, Private for profit
  • Awards offered:
  • Associate, Bachelor,
  • Campus setting:
  • City: Midsize
  • Campus housing:
  • no
  • Student population:
  • 429 (all undergraduate)
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Kaplan University - Mason City

Advanced Start Bachelor of Science: Business Administration, Advanced Start Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice, Associate of Applied Science: Accounting, Associate of Applied Science: Business Administration, Associate of Applied Science: Computer Information Systems, Associate of Applied Science: Criminal Justice, Associate of Applied Science: Medical Assisting, Associate of Applied Science: Paralegal Studies, Associate of Science: Interdisciplinary Studies, Certificate: Computer Systems Technician, Certificate: Office Management, Diploma: Practical Nursing
  • Campus Address:
  • Plaza West 2570 4th Street SW, Mason City, Iowa 50401
  • Type:
  • 4-year, Private for profit
  • Awards offered:
  • Associate, Bachelor,
  • Campus setting:
  • Town: Remote
  • Campus housing:
  • no
  • Student population:
  • 330 (all undergraduate)
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Kaplan University - Omaha

Advanced Start Bachelor of Science: Business Administration, Advanced Start Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice, Associate of Applied Science: Accounting, Associate of Applied Science: Business Administration, Associate of Applied Science: Computer Information Systems, Associate of Applied Science: Criminal Justice, Associate of Applied Science: Medical Assisting, Associate of Applied Science: Paralegal Studies, Associate of Science: Interdisciplinary Studies, Bachelor of Science: Accounting, Certificate: Office Management, Diploma: Computer Systems Technician, Diploma: Computer Systems Technician, Diploma: Dental Assistant, Diploma: Practical Nursing
  • Campus Address:
  • 5417 N. 103rd St., Omaha, Nebraska 68134-1002
  • Type:
  • 4-year, Private for profit
  • Awards offered:
  • Associate, Bachelor,
  • Campus setting:
  • City: Large
  • Campus housing:
  • no
  • Student population:
  • 660 (all undergraduate)
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Kaplan University KHE - Frederick

Diploma: Dental Assistant