Bachelor S Degree Persuasive Technology

Bircham International University offers a Bachelor’s Degree in Persuasive Technology via distance learning. The program explores design, development, and evaluation of interactive technologies that use persuasion and social influence techniques to influence people’s behavior. It applies to human-human and human-computer interaction, including areas such as sales, diplomacy, politics, religion, military training, public health, and management. The stated goal is to encourage the adoption of healthy habits.

Students study online via distance learning. The program requires 130 academic credits and includes 40 credits in General Education (which may be transferred from previous education and professional experience) and 75 academic credits in Persuasive Technology Online, plus other additional subjects. Program structure is 100% based on textbooks. Fees are described as including the program of study, textbooks, study guide, evaluation and assessment, diploma, and transcript. Payment plans are available upon request up to 36 monthly installments.

Modules

• 201PET - Internet Technology
• 202PET - Data Communications
• 203PET - Information Technology
• 204PET - Media Influence
• 205PET - Consumer Behavior
• 206PET - Internet Studies
• 207PET - Personality & Social Development
• 208PET - Web Administration & Security
• 311PET - Web Design & Programming
• 312PET - Web & Database Integration
• 313PET - Internet Ethics & Legal Issues
• 314PET - Cyberspace Law

* 130 credits above a Secondary School.

Admission is open for adults over 23 years of age.

General education minimum requirements: 40 credits. A minimum transfer of 40 credits from previous education should be accounted as an equivalent of general education credits towards the Bachelor's Degree online via distance learning.