First Trade Date for Apollo Group, Inc.
Company Name | First Trade Date (yyyy-mm-dd) |
Apollo Group, Inc. | 1994-12-06 |
Company Name | Symbol |
Apollo Group, Inc. | APOL |
History and Business of Company (this information may include date of incorporation) | |
Apollo Group, Inc. (APOL) through its subsidiaries, the University of Phoenix, Inc., the Institute for Professional Development, the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corporation, Western International University, Inc., and Apollo Learning Group, Inc., is a provider of higher education programs for working adults. The consolidated enrollment in the company's educational programs would make it the nation's largest private institution of higher education. APOL currently offers educational programs and services at 54 campuses and 96 learning centers in 35 states, Puerto Rico and Vancouver, British Columbia. Combined degree enrollment was 100,900 students as of Aug. 31, 2000. APOL's curriculum includes courses for the administration of computer networks, internetworking, and customized technical training. Apollo Learning Group's curriculum is currently available at 25 University of Phoenix locations, with a total of 44 computer labs, offering Authorized Academic Training Programs to deliver Microsoft Official Curriculum. These campuses offer lab-based computer courses to prepare students for Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer exams. The Institute for Professional Development provides program development and management services to regionally accredited private colleges and universities (client institutions) who are interested in expanding or developing their programs for working adults. These services typically include degree program development, curriculum development, market research, student recruitment, and performing accounting and administrative services. IPD provides program development and management services under long-term contracts that meet the guidelines of the client institutions' respective regional accrediting associations. It provides these services to 20 regionally accredited private colleges and universities at more than 46 campuses and learning centers in 22 states, and shares in the tuition revenues generated from these programs. In addition, IPD has contracted to develop online degree programs for the U.S. Marine Corps. About 18,300 students are enrolled in IPD-assisted programs. The College is one of the largest U.S. providers of financial planning education programs, including the Certified Financial Planner Professional Education Program. The College began piloting its non-degree programs at several UOP campuses in 1999. The company plans to expand these offerings to UOP students in 2000. INCORPORATED in Arizona June 10, 1981. OFFICE- 4615 East Elwood St., Phoenix, AZ 85040 (Tel.: 602-966-5394). Fax - 602-929-7499. WEBSITE-http://www.apollogrp.com. |
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