The University of Phoenix (UPX) is located in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
It was founded in 1976 by Dr. John Sperling and the Apollo Group, which he owned.
With more than 200 campuses and more than 100 degrees, it is the largest private school in North America, specializing in adult education.
In 1989, the University of Phoenix launched the first computer-based education and instruction system, the Online learning Program, which evolved into the University of Phoenix online campus.
The degree and certificate programs offered by the University of Phoenix online campus focus on eight subject areas, including accounting, administration, business, education, management, marketing, nursing/health care, and technology.
All courses will be taught online and there will be no semester.
After finishing one course, students can continue to take another course. Students can enter the school to participate in the course study at any time. After completing the course, they can graduate.
University of Phoenix has a clear objective: it aims at adult higher education, not to cultivate scientific research elites in Ivy League universities, but to cultivate practical professionals in social and vocational fields.
Simplify: The University of Phoenix is for people who really need a vocational education, but also know what they need.