Archive for 'college degree'
Deciding Between a Trade School and a University
Posted on Sep 02, 2009.
Whether you are a non-traditional student who is looking to switch careers; a student seeking to gain some new skills; or a recent high school graduate wondering about your path immediately out of high school, there are some important decisions to make that may affect the outcome of your future. Prospective students are looking hard at both trade schools and full-fledged universities. Both carry inherent advantages.
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Career Myths Debunked
Posted on Jul 27, 2009.
The decision to go back to school is not an easy one, but newly enrolled college students commonly face an even more difficult challenge: what should they study? Eighty-percent of college students change their major one to three times over the course of their college experience.
One of the ways to tackle selecting a major is to approach it at a professional level: what occupational role do you want to fill when you exit college? Another, of course, is to pursue your passions and let your path take its course. Regardless of how you approach your major, Ashworth College‘s Career Myths Debunked is a useful, 6-page read on the career options available for prospective college students that may be overlooked due to inaccurate assumptions on occupations and majors like…
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6 Resources for Students Starting School
Posted on Jul 21, 2009.
Starting your first semester of college this fall? DegreeGo is here to help!
These six references are sure to aid you in fulfilling your college education. College is not just about obtaining the degree, but also part taking in the activities of higher education. The journey is just as meaningful as the end! To learn more about how to take advantage of your college experience, consider downloading the Free Education Handbook.
Without further ado:
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Master of Business Administration for Healthcare
Posted on Jul 16, 2009.
The MBA of Healthcare Administration is a new degree that combines the managerial expertise of an MBA with the growing field of healthcare.
The saying “too many Chieftains and not enough Indians” rings true for several professional industries. Several businesses are flooded with MBA applicants that instead turn to entrepreneurship to make their footprint in today’s challenging economy. With the continual expansion of healthcare clear into 2016, however, and the amount of medical reform involved as the field continues to grow, the MBA of Healthcare Administration is strong and growing.
The MBA of Healthcare Administration at Saint Leo University offers the prospective healthcare student the following benefits…
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MBA Good Guys: The Positive Effects Of An MBA Degree
Posted on Jul 15, 2009.
The MBA degree has received quite a bit of flack as of late, particularly with MBA holders with big names flunking out of the business world; Rick Wagoner of General Motors, to name an example.
The dimension of MBA critique is vast; some bloggers claim that a school not accreditted by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, or AACSB, should have you “running away screaming,” even though University of Phoenix–a prestigious chain of private colleges–pops up with the non-AACSB college search.
If there is one thing the Internet is known for, however, it’s negative feedback. For discussion board, forum, and blog visitors, this is commonly referred to as “flaming.” As the Internet is swept up with negative opinions, the good news is drowned out. It’s like turning on your local late night news broadcast and rolling the 80% chance there’s coverage on a local death or disaster.