Apu - American Public University System

OUTPERFORM YOUR COMPETITIONBY DEVELOPING YOUR TALENTInvest in your workforce and positively impact your bottom line:81 % 77 %65 %Improved employeeproductivity*Increased employeeengagement*Higher employeeretention*52 % * Development Dimensions International (DDI), Global Leadership Forecast 2011 video (ddiworld.com/gif 2011)Improvements inoperating income**3.9 x 17 %More likely to haveHigher earningsper share***greater market share****** Gartner: Reach Peak Performance Through Employee Engagement | *** Gallup Poll 2012 | **** Bersin & Associates Predictions for 2012

INCREASE YOUR COMPETITIVENESS THROUGH YOUR PEOPLEBECOME AN EDUCATIONAL PARTNER WITH AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY TODAYWe’re your solution. Let us help you build your workforce through quality academic programswith tuition and fees that make APU one of the best values in education.ALLIANCE BENEFITS INCLUDE• Tuition grant for eligibleorganizations• Undergraduate Book Grantavailable• Evaluation of prior training andcoursework• Resources such as the InspireLeadership SeriesMAXIMIZE YOUR TUITION BENEFITSUndergraduate Courses Per Year(Includes Undergraduate Book Grant)Graduate Courses Per Year5Assumes $5,250 per year in tuition assistance,excluding fees7RESPECTED & AWARD-WINNING• Part of the accredited American Public University System,which is the #1 provider of education to the U.S. ArmedForces*• 180+ career-relevant online degrees & certificates• First fully-online university nationally recognized by theOnline Learning Consortium (OLC) for best practices inonline education, and the only three-time recipient of theOLC Effective Practice Award.*As reported by Military Times/Edge Magazine, July/August 2013EMPLOYERSATISFACTIONsaid they would hire anothergraduate from the university.93 % would recommend the81 % agree our graduates possessuniversity to employees. 89 % field-specific academic skills.Source: American Public University System, Alumni Employer Survey, January 2006-December 2012For more information on how we can help your organization form an educational alliance with American Public University,please visit www.StudyAtAPU.com/Solutions.COPYRIGHT © 2014 AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY

ABOUT AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY (APU)APU offers a broad array of online certificate and degree programs that help organizations excel in a knowledge-basedeconomy. Our curriculum is routinely reviewed by faculty and industry leaders through its Industry Advisory Councilsto ensure academic quality and rigor, as well as relevancy to industry and learning outcomes that help prepare ourstudents for leadership and success in a diverse global society.BESTONLINE PROGRAMSBACHELOR’S2014DEGREES AND CERTIFICATESTOTALNUMBER OF DEGREESASSOCIATE DEGREES BACHELOR’S DEGREES MASTER’S DEGREESCERTIFICATES9622 42 3294TUITIONPER CREDIT HOURUNDERGRADUATE TUITIONPER CREDIT HOURGRADUATE TUITION$250 $325($750 per 3 Credit Course) ($975 per 3 Credit Course)Our Tuition$250per credit hourCompare Our CostsAnnually for Full-time Students*Our Tuition$325per credit hour$8,038$7,125(includes tuition, books, fees)$13,793$10,656$9,865$10,665For our current tuition and fee schedule, please visit: www.StudyAtAPU.com/FeeSchedule.UndergraduateGraduateAmerican Public University is part of American Public University System, which is accredited bythe Higher Learning Commission (www.ncahlc.org, 312-263-0456).OurCostsPublic,In-StateOther OnlineSchools*Based on lowest possible tuition rates for 10 of the leading accredited providers of online education. Public in-state tuition information provided by the College Board 2013 Trends in College Pricing, National Centerfor Education Statistics (NCES) 2012 Digest of Educational Statistics. Sources of data for competitor institutions include SEC filings and university-provided data available on the internet as of May 2012. Only institutional feesrequired of all students were included. Assumes 10 undergraduate classes per year over 4 years for a total of 120 semester hours, or 6 graduate level classes per year over 2 years for a total of 36 semester hours.COPYRIGHT © 2014 AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY

EDUCATING STUDENTS TO LEAD IN A DIVERSE AND GLOBAL SOCIETYWe approached American Public University because their offerings are designed to be a flexible, affordable,and convenient education option for full-time employees. Our relationship helps strengthen core business skillswhich are essential to the company’s continued success in the 21 st century.— Barry Kriebel, President, Sun-Maid Growers of CaliforniaSTUDENTSNUMBER OF STUDENTS100,000 +STUDENT BODYUNDERGRADUATEGRADUATE18%82%LEADING ORGANIZATIONS CHOOSE APU ASAN APPROVED EDUCATION PARTNER FOR THEIREMPLOYEES. PARTNERS INCLUDE:Booz Allen HamiltonDollar General CorporationAVERAGE CLASS SIZE16AVERAGE STUDENT AGE32 yrsEdAssistNFL Players AssociationSave MartWORKING ADULTS89 %GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION100 +CountriesScience Applications International Corporation (SAIC)Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA)The HartfordWaste ManagementCOPYRIGHT © 2014 AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY

CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICESAt American Public University we recognize that talent development, retention, and succession planning play a critical role in organizationalstrategy and success. Our collaborative approach to education, combined with our career and professional services, provide the criticalsupport you and your employees need to help grow and retain top talent while also increasing employee job satisfaction and performance.12CAREER ASSESSMENT TOOLStudents have access to nine self-guided career assessmentsdesigned to help identify which area of academic study bestmatches their interests, skills, and abilities as well as desiredcareer paths.MENTORING, INDUSTRY NETWORKING, AND GUIDANCEThrough our online community (“The Quad”), we offer employeesa dynamic and interactive environment for university engagement,involvement, and networking. Features include an onlinedirectory, mentoring opportunities, student organization groups,and company and general interest groups.45INSPIRE LEADERSHIP SERIESOur students and alumni receive resources dedicated to personalleadership development and career advancement.STUDENT INVOLVEMENTOur students and graduates have the tools to advance in their industryby participating in student and alumni organizations, in addition tospecific social media groups that help develop their organizationaland leadership skills. Recognized organizations include:• Golden Key International Honour Society• National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP)• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)• Sigma Iota Rho (International Affairs and Global Studies Honor Society)• Student Veterans of America (SVA)• Epsilon Pi Phi (Emergency and Disaster Management/HomelandSecurity Honor Society)• International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM)3CAREER COACHESCareer coaches work in collaboration with student advisers tohelp employees evaluate and align their academic progress withindividual professional goals and career aspirations.RECRUIT TALENTEDEMPLOYEESAs top employers compete to hire the best and brightest, many turn to us to educate their workforce and look to ourgraduates to join their ranks. With more than 120,000 students and alumni, our employer relations services provideyou valuable access to our nationwide pool of qualified professionals from a variety of industries.COPYRIGHT © 2014 AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY

SAVE TIME AND MONEYMAXIMIZE YOUR INVESTMENT. EARN CREDIT FOR YOUR PREVIOUS LEARNING THROUGH APU’S PLA PROGRAM.American Public University recognizes that not all college-level learning takes place at a university. Learning may occur on the job, duringcorporate training, at volunteer work, at public service academies, or in many other situations. APU is pleased to accept credit recommendationsfrom a variety of sources and offers a portfolio option for students who have not documented their learning through other means.Through our prior learning assessment (PLA) program, your employees maymaximize their dollars and minimize the time it takes to complete a careerrelateddegree or certificate.PLA enabled me to save time and money toward earningmy degree. The PLA team walked me through theprocess of building a portfolio documenting aspectsof my work history and experience. I am now 12 creditscloser to my business administration degree.— Don Schaefer, Graduate,Bachelor’s of Business AdministrationIn addition to on-the-job-training, other common options available at APU for earningcredit for non-traditional learning include CLEP, DANTES, and ACE evaluatedlearning.To learn more—visit www.APUS.edu/TransferCredit.COPYRIGHT © 2014 AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY

WE’RE HERE TO HELPOur team is comprised of experienced professionals whobring a thoughtful and consultative approach to help youachieve your overall organizational growth objectives andstrategic HR planning.DeAnn WandlerSr. Manager, Corporate & Strategic RelationshipsGovernment Contractor & Professional Services Audiences(571) 358.3109 dwandler@apus.eduMichelle MaldonadoAVP, Corporate & Strategic RelationshipsHR, Learning & Executive Leadership Audiences(703) 334.3870 mmaldonado@apus.eduBarbara EllisManager, Corporate & Strategic RelationshipsRetail Audiences(571) 358.3142 bellis@apus.eduTatiana SehringDirector, Corporate & Strategic RelationshipsHR & Learning Leadership AudiencesRico FleshmanManager, Corporate & Strategic RelationshipsTransportation, Logistics & Supply Chain Audiences(703) 396.6420 tsehring@apus.edu(703) 334.3180 rfleshman@apus.eduJay RichardsonSr. Manager, Corporate & Strategic RelationshipsSports & Fitness AudiencesOmari HeadManager, Corporate & Strategic RelationshipsHospitality & Tourism Audiences(703) 334.3223 jrichardson@apus.edu(571) 358.3132 ohead@apus.eduCOPYRIGHT © 2014 AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY

AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY DEGREESCAREER-RELEVANT PROGRAMS THAT HELP PREPARE YOU FOR SUCCESSASSOCIATE DEGREES••Database Application••Health Sciences••Real Estate Studies••AccountingDevelopment••History••Retail Management••Business Administration••Early Childhood Care and••Hospitality••Weapons of Mass Destruction••CommunicationEducation••ManagementPreparedness••Computer Applications••Explosive Ordnance Disposal••Military History••Web Publishing••Counter-Terrorism Studies••Fire Science••Paralegal Studies••Criminal Justice••General Studies••Public HealthBACHELOR’S DEGREES••Fire Science Management••International Relations••Psychology••Accounting••General Studies••Legal Studies••Public Health••Business Administration••History••Management••Religion••Cybersecurity••Homeland Security••Marketing••Retail Management••B.A., Criminal Justice••Hospitality Management••Mathematics••Reverse Logistics Management••B.S., Criminal Justice••Human Development and Family••Middle Eastern Studies••Security Management••Electrical EngineeringStudies••Military History••Sociology••Emergency and Disaster••Information Systems Security••Military Management••Space StudiesManagement••Information Technologyand Program Acquisition••Sports and Health Sciences••English••Information Technology••Nursing••Sports Management••EntrepreneurshipManagement••Philosophy••Transportation and Logistics••Environmental Science••Intelligence Studies••Political ScienceManagementCOPYRIGHT © 2014 AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITYTO VIEW OUR CURRENT ACADEMIC CATALOG, PLEASE VISIT WWW.STUDYATAPU.COM/CATALOGMASTER’S DEGREES › BACK PAGE

AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY DEGREESCAREER-RELEVANT PROGRAMS THAT HELP PREPARE YOU FOR SUCCESSMASTER’S DEGREES••Environmental Policy and••Management••Space Studies••AccountingManagement••Military History••Sports and Health Sciences••Business Administration••Entrepreneurship••Military Studies••Sports Management••Criminal Justice••History••National Security Studies••Transportation and Logistics••Cybersecurity Studies••Homeland Security••Political ScienceManagement••Education: Educational••Humanities••PsychologyLeadership••Information Technology••Public Administration••Education: School Counseling••Intelligence Studies••Public Health••Education: Teaching••International Relations and••Public Policy••Emergency and DisasterConflict Resolution••Reverse Logistics ManagementManagement••Legal Studies••Security ManagementWe want you to make an informed decision about the university that’s right for you. For more about the graduation rate and median debt ofstudents who completed each program, as well as other important information—visit www.APUS.edu/disclosure.COPYRIGHT © 2014 AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITYTO VIEW OUR CURRENT ACADEMIC CATALOG, PLEASE VISIT WWW.STUDYATAPU.COM/CATALOG

AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY CERTIFICATE PROGRAMSCAREER-RELEVANT PROGRAMS THAT HELP PREPARE YOU FOR SUCCESSUNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATES••Fire Science••Law Enforcement Leadership••Space Studies••Cloud Computing••Fish and Wildlife Management••Meeting and Event Planning••Strategic Leadership••Computer Systems and Networks••Forensics••Microsoft Access Database••Sustainability••Corrections Management••Hazardous Waste ManagementApplications••Terrorism Studies••Counterintelligence••Homeland Security••Microsoft Office Applications••United Nations••Cybercrime Essentials••Human Resource Management••Military Leadership Studies••Visual Basic Application••Cybersecurity••Infant and Toddler Care••Mobile ComputingDevelopment••Digital Forensics••Information Security Planning••Paralegal Studies••Visual Communications••E-Commerce••Information Systems Security••Public Lands Management••Weapons of Mass Destruction••Enterprise Web ApplicationsEssentials••Real Estate ManagementPreparedness••Enterprise Web Applications••Instructional Design and Delivery••Regional and Community••Web 2.0Using .Net••Intelligence AnalysisPlanning••Web Publishing••Environmental Technology••Internet Webmaster••Restaurant Operations••Explosive Ordnance Disposal••IT Infrastructure Security••Retail Management••Family Studies••IT Project Management Essentials••Security ManagementCOPYRIGHT © 2014 AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITYTO VIEW OUR CURRENT ACADEMIC CATALOG, PLEASE VISIT WWW.STUDYATAPU.COM/CATALOG

AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY CERTIFICATE PROGRAMSCAREER-RELEVANT PROGRAMS THAT HELP PREPARE YOU FOR SUCCESSGRADUATE CERTIFICATES••Environmental Hazard Mitigation••Information Systems Security••Post-baccalaureate Teacher••American Historyand Restoration••Intelligence AnalysisPreparation Certification••American Revolution••Environmental Planning and••Intelligence StudiesProgram••Ancient and Classical HistoryDesign••IT Project Management••Professional Administration••Athletic Administration••Environmental Risk Assessment••Joint WarfarePost-Master’s Certification••Business Essentials for the••Environmental Sustainability••K-12 Online TeachingProgramSecurity Executive••European HistoryEndorsement••Security Management••Civil War Studies••Executive Law Enforcement••Leadership and Logistics••Space Studies••Competitive IntelligenceLeadership••Logistics Management••Sports Management••Counterintelligence••Fish and Wildlife Management••Middle East Studies••Strategic Leadership••Criminal Justice••Global Environmental••National Security Studies••Terrorism Studies••CybercrimeManagement••Nonprofit Management••World War II Studies••Digital Forensics••Homeland Security••Object Oriented Application••Emergency and Disaster••Human Capital LeadershipDevelopmentManagement••Information Assurance••Organizational ManagementWe want you to make an informed decision about the university that’s right for you. For more about the graduation rate and median debt ofstudents who completed each program, as well as other important information—visit www.APUS.edu/disclosure.COPYRIGHT © 2014 AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITYTO VIEW OUR CURRENT ACADEMIC CATALOG, PLEASE VISIT WWW.STUDYATAPU.COM/CATALOG