A Proud History of Bringing
Excellence to Online Education

Aspen University's roots go back over 40 years -- when most people didn't even realize the world was entering the information age.

Aspen University grew from the International Academy created in the 1960s to improve the way information was disseminated. During the next two decades the academy distinguished itself as an exceptional provider of premium education in information management. In 1982, the academy established the Information Institute to help people adapt to and make full use of all the emerging information technologies. The institute became keenly focused on meeting the needs of the workforce, sponsoring conferences and conducting extensive research to broaden the world's understanding of information-related topics such as appropriate uses and effective management of information.

Much of the institute's research landed into two books: Education for Information Management (1983, E.H. Boehm and M.K. Buckland, eds.) and Intellectual Foundations for Information Professionals (1987, H. Achleitner, ed.) These two books uncovered an emerging market for education that would lead to the birth of ISIM University. That market was formed with the alliance of technology and business. Information systems professionals and business managers were becoming inseparable partners in a burgeoning economy based primarily on information. It became apparent that those who understood the management of business and information and related technologies would solidify their place in the 21st century's workforce. In 2003 ISIM University changed its name to Aspen University.

We now offer programs in information and technology management, information systems, business, project management, criminal justice and nursing. Aspen University has, and will continue to make key strategic moves that allow it to refine its educational services and keep pace with industry changes.

We hope you will consider us in your quest for higher education.