The University of Phoenix (phoenix.edu) was founded in 1976 and was the first college to offer online learning options in 1989. The school offers a bachelor of science in information technology (IT) with a business systems analysis concentration. This IT program teaches technology in business, and the systems analyst concentration focuses on development and maintenance of business systems applications. In addition to meeting general education requirements, this degree requires 45 credits in information technology and an additional 15 credits in the specialization.
DeVry University (devry.edu) was founded in 1931 in Chicago as a career-training and trade school. It now offers over 50 degrees including associate, bachelor's, master's and graduate certificates. For students interested in systems analysis, DeVry offers a bachelor of science in computer information systems with an emphasis in systems analysis and integration. This program focuses on the design and implementation of new systems. Students learn to design software and optimize current business systems to help organizations achieve maximum efficiency.
According to U.S. News & World Report, Kaplan University (kaplan.edu) is the second largest accredited online college, with an online enrollment of over 70,000 as of May 2009. This school offers a bachelor of science in information systems management through its school of Information Systems and Technology. Kaplan offers a separate track within this degree program that focuses on the study and application of technology and information systems.
Drexel University Online (drexel.com) acts as a separate entity from its brick-and-mortar sister campuses, but it maintains the same academic standards. This school has offered online degrees since 1992 and has been the recipient of several awards for online academic excellence. Drexel offers online systems analyst students a degree completion program. Students first complete an associate degree at the college of their choice then complete the final four semesters of schooling online at Drexel to earn a bachelor of science in information systems.