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It’s Time: Going Back to School at 25

March 12, 2018 

They say, “Better late than never.” So if you’re thinking about going back to school at 25, “now” could not be a more opportune time. Maybe you took a break for a few years to travel, volunteer at a nonprofit, or serve in the military, or maybe life just kept going in a different direction. Regardless, it’s not too late to pursue your dream of a higher education. Now that you’re in your mid-20s, you’ve come to recognize that a college education could give you the skills and expertise required in the workforce today. Many high-paying jobs require a college […]

Don’t Limit Yourself: Going Back to School at 30

March 12, 2018 

Anything is possible. And right now you’re considering a new possibility: going back to school at 30. Within the past few years, you may have reached some personal milestones such as gotten married, purchased a home, had your first child, or secured a stable, decent-paying job. But now that your 20s are behind you, you want more. You want to reach higher, push harder, and free yourself. And it’s not all about a bigger paycheck—it’s about exploring career options that are currently beyond your reach. You’ve realized that an additional education can help you break through barriers and qualify for […]

Moms Going Back to School: Path to Earning Your Degree

March 6, 2018 

A better tomorrow begins with a single step. By going back to school, you’re investing in your dreams. You’re working toward a goal that can positively impact your family’s livelihood. As a mom going back to school, you’re not only actualizing your own educational and career goals but also inspiring your children to believe in the power of a good education — to reach higher and dream bigger. You, and your children, are daring to be brave. You’re busy. From raising a family to building a career, you may not have much free time available. However, there are a wide […]

4 Reasons To Get Your Master’s In Accounting Online

February 28, 2018 

Accounting is a strong job sector, with a projected growth of 11% between 2014 and 2024.  Job opportunities are especially impressive for accountants with graduate-level training. Unfortunately, taking the next step with your education can be a struggle if you’re already gainfully employed. Keep reading to learn why an online degree can make getting your experience a little easier. 1. No matter where you live, you can learn from the industry’s finest At one time, relocation was essential for aspiring graduate students living far away from large universities. Some students assume they must relocate in order to study at the graduate level. […]

Autonomous Practice an Option for Many of Today’s DNPs

November 17, 2017 

A DNP, or Doctor of Nursing Practice, is one of the two terminal doctorate degrees available in nursing. While the PhD is ideal for those interested in research or teaching, a DNP can help nurses advance on the clinical side or reach a manager or executive-level job. Plus, in a society that is seeing an increasing shortage of doctors, nurses who hold DNPs are filling a critical role. Discover more about the autonomy some states are now offering DNPs and how this degree can help further your career. Filling an Important Need Anyone who has visited a doctor’s office recently […]

Can we learn from white-hat hackers?

November 3, 2017 

The proliferation of ever-increasing connection facilitated by technology means that the threats posed to information security by malicious online actors simultaneously become more serious. Often referred to in the parlance of public- and private-sector infosec as “black-hat hackers,” according to Wired magazine, these cyber criminals not only access privileged and private information but use it to commit or facilitate fraud on a massive scale, steal money directly, and sell secrets to the highest bidder on the black market. Those aren’t the only hackers, however. There are also “white-hat hackers” whose intentions are more ethical. More than a few have been […]

Earning your Cybersecurity Degree Online vs. On-Campus

November 3, 2017 

The desire to continue one’s education after attaining a bachelor’s degree – or resume it after earning real-world work experience – is fairly common. And in the field of cybersecurity, it can be quite beneficial to climbing the career ladder. It’s also relatively common, though, to think it isn’t feasible to return to school for any number of reasons – cost and convenience standing out prominently among them. Those working full-time may fear that they won’t have the time to complete their studies appropriately or they might fall back on their professional responsibilities while doing so. Fortunately, the rise of […]

Smartphone Apps And Permissions: Big Data And Mobile Data

August 31, 2017 

The endless stream of apps available on mobile marketplaces, whether for iPhones, Androids, or Windows phones, need user permission to access device capabilities or files. Usually, these permissions are pertinent to the app’s intended purpose, such as a map app needing access to GPS data. Sometimes, though, a flashlight app will require permission to access contact lists, cameras, or microphones. A Masters Degree in Business Data Analytics will prepare a student to use data mined from smartphones, web browsers, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and other connected devices, in a productive, insightful way while maintaining the privacy and security of […]

4 Key Leadership Skills in Higher Education and How to Develop Them

August 30, 2017 

Virtually every success—regardless of one’s occupation—can be achieved through leadership. How do people get ahead in their careers? Leadership. When tensions flare, how do cooler heads prevail? Again, through leadership, displaying the kinds of characteristics that have come to define this highly sought-after personality trait. Discipline In a publication titled Leadership Lessons, produced by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, former university administrator James Wagner noted there at least five characteristics that are instrumental to roles in higher education. Chief among them is discipline.Discipline is manifested through a strict code of conduct that’s usually needed to accomplish […]

Emerging trends in global cyber crime

August 28, 2017 

Nothing remains static within the world of technology, and cybersecurity is no different. All around the world, developers and engineers at tech companies – or in IT and information security departments of other businesses – continually work on methods to safeguard valuable personal, financial and professional data. Methods such as encryption, multi-step verification and others have been implemented to protect vulnerable systems. The problem, however, is that while they think they draw a bead on cyber criminals by researching past and present crimes and attempt to act preemptively – and sometimes they do so, successfully – the opposite also occurs. […]