| Business Summary | | University
of
Phoenix
Online
(UOPX)
is
an
online
provider
of
accessible,
accredited
educational
programs
for
working
adults.
UOPX
began
operations
in
1989
by
modifying
courses
developed
by
University
of
Phoenix's
physical
campuses
for
delivery
via
modem
to
students
worldwide.
Students
can
log
on
to
their
online
classes
24
hours
a
day
and
7
days
a
week
using
basic
technology
such
as
a
Pentium-class
personal
computer,
a
28.8K
modem,
and
an
Internet
service
provider,
which
enhances
the
accessibility
of
and
the
potential
market
for
UOPX's
programs.
The
Company
currently
offers
10
accredited
degree
programs
in
business,
education,
information
technology,
and
nursing. | More
from
Market Guide: Expanded
Business Description |
| Financial Summary | | University
of
Phoenix
Online,
a
division
of
the
University
of
Phoenix,
is
an
online
provider
of
accessible,
accredited
education
programs
for
working
adults
with
approx.
16,000
students
(as
of
8/00).
For
the
nine
months
ended
5/01,
revenues
rose
75%
to
$124.3
million.
Net
income
rose
95%
to
$22.3
million.
Revenues
reflect
an
increase
in
average
full-time
equivalent
degree
student
enrollments.
Net
income
also
benefited
from
$2.7
million
in
interest
income. | More
from
Market Guide: Significant
Developments |
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| Position | John Sperling, Ph.D. | Chairman,
CEO | Anthony Digiovanni | Pres | Kenda Gonzales | CFO | Peter Sperling | Sr.
VP, Sec., Treasurer |
| More
from
Market Guide on Officers & Directors: Expanded
List, Bios,
Compensation,
Options
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