OUTPERFORM YOUR COMPETITION BY DEVELOPING YOUR TALENT. Invest in your workforce and positively impact your bottom line: 77 %

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1 OUTPERFORM YOUR COMPETITION BY DEVELOPING YOUR TALENT Invest in your workforce and positively impact your bottom line: 81% 77 % 65% Improved employee productivity* Increased employee engagement* Higher employee retention* 52% Improvements in operating income** 3.9 x Higher earnings per share*** 17% More likely to have greater market share**** * Development Dimensions International (DDI), Global Leadership Forecast 2011 video (ddiworld.com/gif 2011) ** Gartner: Reach Peak Performance Through Employee Engagement *** Gallup Poll 2012 **** Bersin & Associates Predictions for 2012

2 INCREASE YOUR COMPETITIVENESS THROUGH YOUR PEOPLE BECOME AN EDUCATIONAL PARTNER WITH AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY TODAY We re your solution. Let us help you build your workforce through quality academic programs with tuition and fees that make APU one of the best values in education. ALLIANCE BENEFITS INCLUDE Tuition grant for eligible organizations Undergraduate Book Grant available Evaluation of prior training and coursework Resources such as the Inspire Leadership Series MAXIMIZE YOUR TUITION BENEFITS Undergraduate Courses Per Year (Includes Undergraduate Book Grant) Graduate Courses Per Year 5 Assumes $5,250 per year in tuition assistance, excluding fees 7 RESPECTED & AWARD-WINNING Part of the accredited American Public University System, which is the #1 provider of education to the U.S. Armed Forces* 180+ career-relevant online degrees & certificates First fully-online university nationally recognized by the Online Learning Consortium (OLC) for best practices in online education, and the only three-time recipient of the OLC Effective Practice Award. *As reported by Military Times/Edge Magazine, July/August 2013 EMPLOYER SATISFACTION said they would hire another 93 % would recommend the graduate from the university. university to employees. 81 % agree our graduates possess 89 % field-specific academic skills. Source: American Public University System, Alumni Employer Survey, January 2006-December 2012 For more information on how we can help your organization form an educational alliance with American Public University, please visit

3 ABOUT AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY (APU) APU offers a broad array of online certificate and degree programs that help organizations excel in a knowledge-based economy. Our curriculum is routinely reviewed by faculty and industry leaders through its Industry Advisory Councils to ensure academic quality and rigor, as well as relevancy to industry and learning outcomes that help prepare our students for leadership and success in a diverse global society. BEST ONLINE PROGRAMS BACHELOR S 2014 DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES TOTAL NUMBER OF DEGREES ASSOCIATE DEGREES BACHELOR S DEGREES MASTER S DEGREES CERTIFICATES TUITION PER CREDIT HOUR UNDERGRADUATE TUITION PER CREDIT HOUR GRADUATE TUITION $250 $325 ($750 per 3 Credit Course) ($975 per 3 Credit Course) Our Tuition $250 per credit hour Compare Our Costs Annually for Full-time Students* Our Tuition $325 per credit hour $8,038 $7,125 (includes tuition, books, fees) $13,793 $10,656 $9,865 $10,665 For our current tuition and fee schedule, please visit: Undergraduate Graduate American Public University is part of American Public University System, which is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission ( ). Our Costs Public, In-State Other Online Schools *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 Center for 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 Only institutional fees required 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.

4 EDUCATING STUDENTS TO LEAD IN A DIVERSE AND GLOBAL SOCIETY We 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 skills which are essential to the company s continued success in the 21 st century. Barry Kriebel, President, Sun-Maid Growers of California STUDENTS NUMBER OF STUDENTS 100,000 + STUDENT BODY UNDERGRADUATE GRADUATE 18% 82% LEADING ORGANIZATIONS CHOOSE APU AS AN APPROVED EDUCATION PARTNER FOR THEIR EMPLOYEES. PARTNERS INCLUDE: Booz Allen Hamilton Dollar General Corporation AVERAGE CLASS SIZE 16 AVERAGE STUDENT AGE 32 yrs EdAssist NFL Players Association Save Mart WORKING ADULTS 89 % GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION Countries Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) The Hartford Waste

5 CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES At American Public University we recognize that talent development, retention, and succession planning play a critical role in organizational strategy and success. Our collaborative approach to education, combined with our career and professional services, provide the critical support you and your employees need to help grow and retain top talent while also increasing employee job satisfaction and performance. 1 2 CAREER ASSESSMENT TOOL Students have access to nine self-guided career assessments designed to help identify which area of academic study best matches their interests, skills, and abilities as well as desired career paths. MENTORING, INDUSTRY NETWORKING, AND GUIDANCE Through our online community ( The Quad ), we offer employees a dynamic and interactive environment for university engagement, involvement, and networking. Features include an online directory, mentoring opportunities, student organization groups, and company and general interest groups. 4 5 INSPIRE LEADERSHIP SERIES Our students and alumni receive resources dedicated to personal leadership development and career advancement. STUDENT INVOLVEMENT Our students and graduates have the tools to advance in their industry by participating in student and alumni organizations, in addition to specific social media groups that help develop their organizational and leadership skills. Recognized organizations include: Golden Key International Honour Society National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) Society for Human Resource (SHRM) 3 CAREER COACHES Career coaches work in collaboration with student advisers to help employees evaluate and align their academic progress with individual professional goals and career aspirations. Sigma Iota Rho (International Affairs and Global Studies Honor Society) Student Veterans of America (SVA) Epsilon Pi Phi (Emergency and Disaster /Homeland Security Honor Society) International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) RECRUIT TALENTED EMPLOYEES As top employers compete to hire the best and brightest, many turn to us to educate their workforce and look to our graduates to join their ranks. With more than 120,000 students and alumni, our employer relations services provide you valuable access to our nationwide pool of qualified professionals from a variety of industries.

6 SAVE TIME AND MONEY MAXIMIZE 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, during corporate training, at volunteer work, at public service academies, or in many other situations. APU is pleased to accept credit recommendations from 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 may maximize their dollars and minimize the time it takes to complete a careerrelated degree or certificate. PLA enabled me to save time and money toward earning my degree. The PLA team walked me through the process of building a portfolio documenting aspects of my work history and experience. I am now 12 credits closer to my business administration degree. Don Schaefer, Graduate, Bachelor s of Business Administration In addition to on-the-job-training, other common options available at APU for earning credit for non-traditional learning include CLEP, DANTES, and ACE evaluated learning. To learn more visit

7 WE RE HERE TO HELP Our team is comprised of experienced professionals who bring a thoughtful and consultative approach to help you achieve your overall organizational growth objectives and strategic HR planning. DeAnn Wandler Sr. Manager, Corporate & Strategic Relationships Government Contractor & Professional Services Audiences (571) [email protected]

8 AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY DEGREES CAREER-RELEVANT PROGRAMS THAT HELP PREPARE YOU FOR SUCCESS ASSOCIATE DEGREES Database Application Health Sciences Real Estate Studies Accounting Development History Retail Business Administration Early Childhood Care and Hospitality Weapons of Mass Destruction Communication Education Preparedness Computer Applications Explosive Ordnance Disposal Military History Web Publishing Counter-Terrorism Studies Fire Science Paralegal Studies Criminal Justice General Studies Public Health BACHELOR S DEGREES Fire Science International Relations Psychology Accounting General Studies Legal Studies Public Health Business Administration History Religion Cybersecurity Homeland Security Marketing Retail B.A., Criminal Justice Hospitality Mathematics Reverse Logistics B.S., Criminal Justice Human Development and Family Middle Eastern Studies Security Electrical Engineering Studies Military History Sociology Emergency and Disaster Information Systems Security Military Space Studies Information Technology and Program Acquisition Sports and Health Sciences English Information Technology Nursing Sports Entrepreneurship Philosophy Transportation and Logistics Environmental Science Intelligence Studies Political Science TO VIEW OUR CURRENT ACADEMIC CATALOG, PLEASE VISIT MASTER S DEGREES BACK PAGE

9 AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY DEGREES CAREER-RELEVANT PROGRAMS THAT HELP PREPARE YOU FOR SUCCESS MASTER S DEGREES Environmental Policy and Space Studies Accounting Military History Sports and Health Sciences Business Administration Entrepreneurship Military Studies Sports Criminal Justice History National Security Studies Transportation and Logistics Cybersecurity Studies Homeland Security Political Science Education: Educational Humanities Psychology Leadership Information Technology Public Administration Education: School Counseling Intelligence Studies Public Health Education: Teaching International Relations and Public Policy Emergency and Disaster Conflict Resolution Reverse Logistics Legal Studies Security We want you to make an informed decision about the university that s right for you. For more about the graduation rate and median debt of students who completed each program, as well as other important information visit TO VIEW OUR CURRENT ACADEMIC CATALOG, PLEASE VISIT

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

11 AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS CAREER-RELEVANT PROGRAMS THAT HELP PREPARE YOU FOR SUCCESS GRADUATE CERTIFICATES Environmental Hazard Mitigation Information Systems Security Post-baccalaureate Teacher American History and Restoration Intelligence Analysis Preparation Certification American Revolution Environmental Planning and Intelligence Studies Program Ancient and Classical History Design IT Project Professional Administration Athletic Administration Environmental Risk Assessment Joint Warfare Post-Master s Certification Business Essentials for the Environmental Sustainability K-12 Online Teaching Program Security Executive European History Endorsement Security Civil War Studies Executive Law Enforcement Leadership and Logistics Space Studies Competitive Intelligence Leadership Logistics Sports Counterintelligence Fish and Wildlife Middle East Studies Strategic Leadership Criminal Justice Global Environmental National Security Studies Terrorism Studies Cybercrime Nonprofit World War II Studies Digital Forensics Homeland Security Object Oriented Application Emergency and Disaster Human Capital Leadership Development Information Assurance Organizational We want you to make an informed decision about the university that s right for you. For more about the graduation rate and median debt of students who completed each program, as well as other important information visit TO VIEW OUR CURRENT ACADEMIC CATALOG, PLEASE VISIT