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At Bryan University, we know that education is a lifelong pursuit. That’s why we give our graduates the opportunity to return and audit any previously completed course that is still being taught and has space availability. No tuition will be charged for taking a refresher course because we believe in keeping our graduates educated for life. We also offer lifetime job placement assistance, which allows us to keep contributing to your success long after you’ve graduated.
Programs Available at Bryan University:
E-Discovery Project Manager CertificateExpanding Careers
Electronic Discovery refers to any process in which electronic data is sought, located, secured and searched with the intent of using it as evidence in a legal case. E-Discovery has become a key component of the legal process, often representing at least 50 percent of the costs related to litigation.
Professionals who specialize in e-Discovery admit that there is a huge knowledge gap in the profession. That’s why there’s a compelling, ever-growing need for more experts in this burgeoning, multi-billion dollar industry. And with growth of 300 percent1 in the last several years, the professional opportunities are everywhere.
Attractive Income Opportunities
According to a recent industry salary study, 60 percent of firms surveyed indicated that they are planning to grow their litigation support departments and e-Discovery practice groups.1 In addition; many law firms are seeking to add e-Discovery practices in-house to remain competitive and to pursue new sources of revenue.
Salaries in this industry have risen to all-new levels. Salary surveys and trends show that:
- E-Discovery managers in leadership positions can earn annual salaries ranging from $125,000 to $250,000.2
- E-Discovery project managers earn an average annual salary of $115,000.1
- E-Discovery IT managers earn annual salaries ranging between $88,240 and $141,890.3
- Full-time, salaried paralegals and legal assistants with e-Discovery expertise earn an average of $46,120 annually. The top 10 percent earn more than $73,450.1
Employment Opportunities Abound
Highly trained e-Discovery professionals can find excellent career opportunities in:
- Global law firms
- Corporate legal departments
- E-Discovery software companies
- Professional service firms
- Government
- Academia
1 Kane, S. (2011). E-Discovery Professional.
2 Cowen Group (2010). 2009-2010 Salary Survey Snapshot.
3 BLS.gov (2010).
Health Informatics
Attractive Career Opportunities & Salaries
- A Master of Science Degree in Applied Health Informatics from Bryan University will help you advance your career in this growing industry. Examples include:
- Health Information Services Director
- Health Information Manager
- Clinical Data Manager
- Clinical Research Data Coordinator
- Clinical Information System Application Specialist
- Implementation Services Project Manager
- Health Information Supervisor
- Electronic Health Record Project Coordinator/Specialist
At the management level, the median salary for medical health services managers is $81,850 annually.4 At the specialist level, the median salary for informatics specialists is $77,080 annually.5 And at the project management level, the median salary for information technology project managers is $77,010 annually.6 Career opportunities at the director level can soar even higher.
Seize the Opportunity in a Growing Industry
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand for health information management professionals will increase by 20 percent through 2018. And with the Federal Government incentivizing healthcare providers to use electronic records by 2014, the time for comprehensive health information training is now.
Employment Opportunities Abound
Just about every health-related entity needs highly-trained health information directors, data managers, and systems application specialists to manage the way information is collected, processed and used. Health informatics professionals can find management opportunities in:
- Healthcare Systems
- Hospitals
- Pharmacies
- Private practice
- Government
- Health-related vendors
An Online Health Informatics Master’s Degree Program Like No Other
The Masters of Science in Applied Health Informatics is a 50-credit course of study designed to prepare professionals with a bachelor’s degree (at a minimum) for continued job growth in the areas of health informatics and health information systems implementation. In our online classrooms, your courses will cover:
- Comprehensive healthcare leadership, with coursework in innovation and project management
- Applied action research, including an in-depth action research project that’s relevant to an existing health organization
- Hands-on health informatics and system implementation, including analyzing real-world challenges in-depth and providing comprehensive, workable solutions to them
The Bryan University Difference
- Proven track record of successfully preparing graduates for over 70 years
- Student-centered learning experience delivered through virtual classrooms where you’ll be able to see, hear and interact with your instructors and classmates
- Job placement assistance and lifetime refresher courses
4 ONet Online, Summary Report for Medical and Health Services Managers, http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9111.00
fn5. ONet Online, Summary Report for Informatics Nurse Specialists, http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1051.01
fn6. ONet Online, Summary Report for Information Technology Project Managers, http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/ 15-1099.11
(BLS.gov, 2010)
Bryan University
Bryan UniversityUsing learning technologies delivered through real-time online environments, you’ll be able to see, hear and interact with your instructors. You’ll also be able to participate in online, collaborative learning with other students, view multimedia presentations of course content and engage in ongoing forum discussions with instructors. In our state-of-the-art e-Discovery simulation lab, you’ll work on real-world cases that give you direct, hands-on experience-so you can grapple with some of the toughest challenges in the industry and learn to overcome them.