The University of Wisconsin Flexible Option offers a smart way for experienced IT professionals to earn a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from a respected public university.
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Make progress by passing online assessments that show you have mastered the skills necessary in the IT field. Because it's online, you can study and complete coursework whenever and wherever it's convenient for you.
Work at your pace.
Take assessments whenever you are ready: before work, over lunch, after the kids’ bedtime. As soon as you pass an assessment, you can move on to the next.
Start when it's convenient.
You’re never tied to a set semester schedule. Our subscription periods begin every month, so start when it works for you.
Receive personalized support.
Every student is paired with a Success Coach for personalized mentoring and advising. Your coach works with you to create a learning plan and timeline tailored to fit your knowledge, needs, and schedule.
Leverage existing knowledge.
In the UW Flexible Option, build upon knowledge no matter where you learned it. Our competency-based model means you study only the material you need to master.
Add a certificate in Health Care Informatics.
Graduate with employer-valued skills by taking six three-credit courses to earn the Health Care Informatics Certificate while earning your degree.
"All of my professional work has revolved around information technology, and the IST Flex program really aligned not only with the work I’m currently doing, but also with where I’d like to develop and advance in leadership."
— Aaron Apel, IT Project Manager and Business Analyst and UW Flexible Option IST graduate