1. Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Office of Academic Innovations November 19, 2007 Presented by Jerry J. Johnson Preliminary Minnesota Online Program Project Report

2. Select High Demand Occupations Minnesota Online Program Offerings Gap Competitor Program Offerings Project Design

3. Continuing Education (1) Continuing Education (1) Certificate (89) Certificate (89) Diploma (29) Diploma (29) Associate in Applied Science (41) Associate in Applied Science (41) Associate in Science (27) Associate in Science (27) Associate in Arts (10) Associate in Arts (10) Associate in Fine Arts (1) Associate in Fine Arts (1) Bachelor of Science (7) Bachelor of Science (7) Bachelor of Arts (1) Bachelor of Arts (1) Bachelor of Applied Science (3) Bachelor of Applied Science (3) Graduate Certificate (6) Graduate Certificate (6) Master of Science (5) Master of Science (5) Master of Arts (1) Master of Arts (1) Master of Science in Special Education (1) Master of Science in Special Education (1) Master of Public and Nonprofit Administration (1) Master of Public and Nonprofit Administration (1) Master of Business Administration (1) Master of Business Administration (1) Master of Science in Nursing (3) Master of Science in Nursing (3) Master of Education (1) Master of Education (1) Minnesota Online Program Summary by Award Type

4. Other Providers

5. NameURL Accredited Online Colleges www.guidetoonlineschools.com Accredited Online Degrees www.eLearners.com/OnlineDegrees Bachelor’s Degrees Online www.bachelordegrees.net Online Degrees www.DirectoryofOnlineSchools.com Online Degrees--Minnesota Minnesota.Edu-accredited.com Top Online Colleges www.EducationDegreeSource.com Online Program Marketing Portals

6. NameURL Accredited Online Colleges www.guidetoonlineschools.com Accredited Online Degrees www.eLearners.com/OnlineDegrees Bachelor’s Degrees Online www.bachelordegrees.net Online Degrees www.DirectoryofOnlineSchools.com Online Degrees--Minnesota Minnesota.Edu-accredited.com Top Online Colleges www.EducationDegreeSource.com Online Program Marketing Portals

7. Extensive inventory of online programs at the PhD/PsyD, EdS, Master’s, Bachelor’s Degree level Extensive inventory of online programs at the PhD/PsyD, EdS, Master’s, Bachelor’s Degree level Areas of study expanded by various Degree specialization areas (e.g., Master’s Degree in Organization and Management, Master’s Degree in Information Technology, etc.) Areas of study expanded by various Degree specialization areas (e.g., Master’s Degree in Organization and Management, Master’s Degree in Information Technology, etc.) TEKNE Award—Doctorate in Information Technology online program TEKNE Award—Doctorate in Information Technology online program

8. Master’s Degree in Organization and Management Specializations Master’s Degree in Organization and Management Specializations Human Resource ManagementHuman Resource Management General BusinessGeneral Business LeadershipLeadership Master’s Degree in Information Technology Specializations Master’s Degree in Information Technology Specializations Information SecurityInformation Security General Information TechnologyGeneral Information Technology Health Information ManagementHealth Information Management Network Architecture and DesignNetwork Architecture and Design Project Management and LeadershipProject Management and Leadership System Design and DevelopmentSystem Design and Development

9. Offers Degrees at the Associate’s, Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree level Offers Degrees at the Associate’s, Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree level Bachelor’s Degree completion program in Technical Management Bachelor’s Degree completion program in Technical Management

10. Master’s, Bachelor’s and Associate Degree levels Master’s, Bachelor’s and Associate Degree levels Purposeful in aligning Associate Degrees with some of its Bachelor’s Degrees and Bachelor’s Degrees with Master’s Degree in Business Administration Purposeful in aligning Associate Degrees with some of its Bachelor’s Degrees and Bachelor’s Degrees with Master’s Degree in Business Administration Offers options to several degrees (e.g., Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, etc.) Offers options to several degrees (e.g., Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, etc.)

11. Associate's to Bachelor's and Master's - as well as certificate programs. Associate's to Bachelor's and Master's - as well as certificate programs. Expands offerings through emphasis areas (e.g., Bachelor of Science in Business Degree, Master’s Degree in Business Management etc.) Expands offerings through emphasis areas (e.g., Bachelor of Science in Business Degree, Master’s Degree in Business Management etc.) Advanced Start Bachelor in Science Degree Programs Advanced Start Bachelor in Science Degree Programs

12. Communication Communication Psychology Psychology Business Business Management Management Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Health and Wellness Health and Wellness Health Science Health Science Nutrition Science Nutrition Science Information Technology Information Technology Networking Technology Networking Technology Software Development Software Development Paralegal Studies Paralegal Studies Legal Studies Legal Studies Management/Health Care Management/Health Care

13. Significant program offerings at the Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degree levels Significant program offerings at the Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degree levels Enhanced offerings through emphasis areas (e.g., Bachelor’s Degree in Business) Enhanced offerings through emphasis areas (e.g., Bachelor’s Degree in Business)

14. Accounting Accounting Administration Administration Communication Communication Finance Finance Global Business Management Global Business Management Hospitality Management Hospitality Management Information Systems Information Systems Integrated Supply Chain and Operations Management Integrated Supply Chain and Operations Management Management Management Marketing Marketing Organizational Innovation Organizational Innovation Public Administration Public Administration Retail Management Retail Management E-Business E-Business

15. Mainly offers online programs at the Doctoral Degree and Master’s Degree levels Mainly offers online programs at the Doctoral Degree and Master’s Degree levels Also offers the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Also offers the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Aligns several Master’s Degrees with the Doctoral Degrees Aligns several Master’s Degrees with the Doctoral Degrees

16. Master’s Degree (73) Master’s Degree (73) Certificates (65) Certificates (65) Bachelor’s Degree (62) Bachelor’s Degree (62) Associate Degree (44) Associate Degree (44) Doctorate (42) Doctorate (42) Diploma (2) Diploma (2)

17. Emphasis areas, options or specializations Emphasis areas, options or specializations Capella UniversityCapella University ITT Technical InstituteITT Technical Institute Kaplan UniversityKaplan University Rasmussen CollegeRasmussen College University of PhoenixUniversity of Phoenix

18. Occupations

19. Physicians Assistants (81 annual openings) Physicians Assistants (81 annual openings) Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts (312 annual openings) Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts (312 annual openings) Home Health Aides (1,449 annual openings) Home Health Aides (1,449 annual openings) Computer Software Engineers (917 annual openings) Computer Software Engineers (917 annual openings) Medical Assistants (404 annual openings) Medical Assistants (404 annual openings) Fastest Growing Occupations

20. Athletic Trainers (15 annual openings) Athletic Trainers (15 annual openings) Social and Human Service Assistants (808 annual openings Social and Human Service Assistants (808 annual openings Environmental Engineers (23 annual openings) Environmental Engineers (23 annual openings) Computer Specialists (3,034 annual openings), Computer Specialists (3,034 annual openings), Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs (120 annual openings) Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs (120 annual openings) Fastest Growing Occupations

21. Initial Pool 200 Occupations Excellent or Very Good Job Outlook 54 Occupations Require Post- Secondary Education 37 Occupations Highest Demand 20 Occupations High Demand Occupation Filtering

22. OccupationEmployment Median Hourly Wage Growth Per Cent - Registered Nurses 49,120$30.9028.0% - University & College Teachers 24,180$26.8025.4% - Computer Engineers 23,210$39.3042.3% - Computer Support Specialists 10,270$21.4021.7% - Computer Systems Analysts 9,000$33.6031.0% 20 High Demand Occupations

23. OccupationEmployment Median Hourly Wage Growth Per Cent -Computer & Information Systems Managers 8,310$50.2024.7% -Medical Assistants 6,640$14.4042.3% -Computer Security Specialists 6,080$30.3035.3% -Industrial Engineers 5,160$34.5022.3% -Dental Assistants 5,150$18.2037.6% 20 High Demand Occupations

24. OccupationEmployment Median Hourly Wage Growth Per Cent -Health Services Administrators 4,930$38.0022.3% -Data Communications Analysts 4,830$34.9052.8% -Emergency Medical Technicians 4,160$13.5026.3% -Pharmacists4,060$50.7023.0% -Paralegals4,020$22.8027.1% 20 High Demand Occupations

25. OccupationEmployment Median Hourly Wage Growth Per Cent -Health Information Technicians 3,670$15.8031.9% -Family and General Practitioners (Physician) 3,660$71.4029.2% -Physical Therapists 3,620$30.5023.4% -Dental Hygienists 3,460$32.1038.1% -Radiologic Technologists 3,460$25.5030.2% 20 High Demand Occupations

26. Two occupations require varied education preparation Two occupations require varied education preparation Two occupations require 1-2 years of education preparation Two occupations require 1-2 years of education preparation Two occupations require 2-4 years of education preparation Two occupations require 2-4 years of education preparation One occupation requires 4-6 years of education preparation One occupation requires 4-6 years of education preparation Three occupations require an Associate Degree Three occupations require an Associate Degree Six occupations require the Bachelor’s Degree Six occupations require the Bachelor’s Degree Two occupations require the Doctoral Degree Two occupations require the Doctoral Degree Two occupations require a Professional Degree Two occupations require a Professional Degree Education Preparation for 20 High Demand Occupations

27. Potential Programs Target High Demand Occupations Network & Communications Management and Information Technology Computer & Information Systems Managers Information Technology—Security Computer Security Specialists Information Technology/ Software Engineering Data Communications Analyst Software Development, Computer Science, and Information Technology Computer Engineers and Computer Systems Analysts Health Care Management Health Services Administrators Two-Year RN to Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Registered Nurse Minnesota Online Program Development Bachelor Degrees

28. Programs with a High ROI Programs with a High ROI Health ScienceHealth Science Information TechnologyInformation Technology Areas of Study to Existing Programs Areas of Study to Existing Programs Advanced Standing Programs for Adult Learners Advanced Standing Programs for Adult Learners Parting Thoughts