Bryan University
Founded in 1940, Bryan University prepares graduates with the knowledge and practical, productive skills to seek high-demand professional careers. Bryan University utilizes a student-centric learning model that allows students to learn according to their capacities and speed.
Central to this is the university’s dedication to virtual classrooms and the continued evolution of technology-driven education. Plus, there is a clear administrative focus that assures students a pathway from admission through classroom learning and on to productive employment.
E-Discovery Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Online
Expanding Careers
Electronic Discovery refers to any process in which electronic data is sought, located, secured and searched with the intent of using it as evidence in a legal case. E-Discovery has become a key component of the legal process, often representing at least 50% of the costs related to litigation.
Professionals who specialize in e-Discovery admit that there is a huge knowledge gap in the profession. That’s why there’s a compelling, ever-growing need for more experts in this burgeoning, multi-billion-dollar industry. And with growth of 300% in the last several years, professional opportunities are everywhere.
Attractive Income Opportunities
According to a recent industry salary study, 60% of firms surveyed indicated that they are planning to grow their litigation support departments and e-Discovery practice groups. In addition many law firms are seeking to add e-Discovery practices in house to remain competitive and pursue new sources of revenue.
Salaries in this high-demand industry have risen to all-new levels. Salary surveys and trends show that:
- E-Discovery managers in leadership positions can earn annual salaries ranging from $125,000 to $250,000
- E-Discovery project managers earn an average annual salary of $115,000
- E-Discovery IT managers earn annual salaries ranging between $88,240 and $141,890
- Full-time, salaried paralegals and legal assistants with e-Discovery expertise earn an average of $46,120 annually. The top 10% earn more than $73,450
Employment Opportunities Abound
Highly trained e-Discovery professionals can find excellent career opportunities in:
- Global law firms
- Corporate legal departments
- E-Discovery software companies
- Professional service firms
- Government
- Academia
1Kane, S. (2011). E-Discovery Professional.
2Cowen Group (2010). 2009-2010 Salary Survey Snapshot.
3BLS.gov (2010).
Who Should Apply
At a minimum, you must possess a Bachelor’s degree. Examples of individuals who have specialized in e-Discovery include but are not limited to:
- Attorneys
- Paralegals
- Litigation Support Personnel
- Systems Analysts
- Information Systems Specialists
- Project Managers
- Database Managers and Analysts
- Digital/Computer Forensics Specialists
- Others who possess a Bachelor’s Degree and a desire to enter the legal arena
An E-Discovery Leadership and Project Management Program Like No Other
- Learn relevant e-Discovery case law, with a focus on preservation, collection, analysis, review and production of electronically stored information (ESI)
- Comprehensive study of IT systems, including common system architecture and data storage protocols, and their relationship to the e-Discovery process
- Practical instruction on the traditional elements of project management and their application to the nuances of fast-paced e-Discovery investigations
Bryan University’s E-Discovery Board of Advisors
- William F. Hamilton, JD
Partner, Quarles & Brady LLP - Richard Cohen, JD
President, RenewData - Browning E. Marean III, JD
Senior Counsel, DLA Piper - Helen Bergman Moure, JD
Principal, LexAperta PLLC - Michael I. Quartararo
Director of Litigation Support Services, Stroock&Stroock&Lavan LLP - Denise J. Talbert, JD
Partner, Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.
Testimonial
“Bryan’s program is distinctly different because we offer it in the shortest possible time that we’ve been able to design; and provide training in all the fundamental skills that are needed to be a successful and excellent e-Discovery Project Manager.”
- William F. Hamilton
Partner, Quarles & Brady LLP
Dean & Chairman, Department of E-Discovery, Bryan University
Master of Science in Applied Health Informatics
Attractive Career Opportunities & Salaries
A Master of Science degree in Applied Health Informatics from Bryan University will help you advance your career in this growing industry. Examples include:
- Health Information Services Director
- Health Information Manager
- Clinical Data Manager
- Clinical Research Data Coordinator
- Clinical Information System Application Specialist
- Implementation Services Project Manager
- Health Information Supervisor
- Electronic Health Record Project Coordinator/Specialist
At the management level, the median salary for medical health services managers is $81,850 annually. At the specialist level, the median salary for informatics specialists is $77,080 annually. And at the project management level, the median salary for information technology project managers is $77,010 annually. Career opportunities at the director level can soar even higher.
Seize the Opportunity in a Growing Industry
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand for health information management professionals will increase by 20% through 2018. And with the federal government incentivizing healthcare providers to use electronic records by 2014, the time for comprehensive health information training is now.
Employment Opportunities Abound
Just about every health-related entity needs highly-trained health information directors, data managers, and systems application specialists to manage the way information is collected, processed and used. Health informatics professionals can find management opportunities in:
- Healthcare systems
- Hospitals
- Pharmacies
- Private practice
- Government
- Health-related vendors
An Online Health Informatics Master’s Degree Program Like No Other
The Masters of Science in Applied Health Informatics is a 50-credit course of study designed to prepare professionals with a Bachelor’s degree (at a minimum) for continued job growth in the areas of health informatics and health information systems implementation. In our online classrooms, your courses will cover:
- Comprehensive healthcare leadership with coursework in innovation and project management
- Applied action research, including an in-depth action research project that’s relevant to an existing health organization
Hands-on health informatics and system implementation, including analyzing real-world challenges in-depth and providing comprehensive, workable solutions to them
4ONet Online, Summary Report for Medical and Health Services Managers, http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9111.00
5ONet Online, Summary Report for Informatics Nurse Specialists,
http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1051.01
6ONet Online, Summary Report for Information Technology Project Managers, http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1099.11
7(BLS.gov, 2010)
The Bryan University Difference
- Proven track record of successfully preparing graduates for more than 70 years
- Student-centered learning experience delivered through virtual classrooms where you’ll be able to see, hear and interact with your instructors and classmates
- Job placement assistance and lifetime refresher courses
Bryan University’s Applied Health Informatics Board of Advisors
- Steven R. Gerst, MD, MBA, MPH, CHE
Vice President of Medical Affairs, MedCurrent Corporation - Ronald E. Bachman FSA, MAAA
President & CEO, Healthcare Visions Inc. - Mark Blatt, MD
Worldwide Medical Director, Intel Corporation - David K. Nace, MD
Vice President & Medical Director, McKesson Corporation - Craig E. Samitt, MD, MBA
President & CEO, Dean Health System