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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 […]

The Growth of Forensic Accounting

November 13, 2017 

Forensic accounting isn’t your average accounting job — it’s a dynamic career path that connects the rules of economics with the laws of government to protect the financial well-being of businesses. In this particular division of accounting, trained professionals provide an incredibly valuable service to organizations by investigating a variety of financial crimes, from tax evasion to business litigation. As the business sector continues to grow, the need for skilled forensic accountants becomes more and more apparent. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics suggests that employment for accountants and auditors is expected to grow by 10% between 2016 […]

6 Features of Digital Currency That Could Speed Adoption

November 13, 2017 

Digital currency is rapidly gaining popularity at the expense of paper currency. In order for it to truly become a rival, though, digital currency needs several features that could speed adoption. For example, fast transactions, improved security, support from Wall Street and more could get more consumers on the digital currency bandwagon. These trends, and more, are discussed within the Maryville University Online Master of Science in Accounting program.

Blockchain – the Future of Accounting

November 10, 2017 

For students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, keeping a finger on the pulse of the industry is key to future success. One important factor driving change in the accounting industry is technology, from cloud computing to automated accounting, blockchain and more. Blockchain is specifically poised to create enormous change in the accounting industry. What is Blockchain? A blockchain is a public ledger that is transparent, constantly updated, and nearly impossible to alter via unauthorized means. It is decentralized, aggregating and authenticating every transaction from anywhere in the world. Why Blockchain Matters Blockchain has the potential to make disruptive […]

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 […]

EdD Faculty Perspective

September 27, 2017 

Transcript Kimberly Allen: I actually am one of those individuals who went to college and never left. Walked onto my first college campus and fell in love with the college environment and felt like I stood on the 50 yard line of where learning happens. Susan Bartel: We had a very successful on campus program and so this gave us an opportunity to take what we perceived to be a very unique and quality program to those people who would not have access to it otherwise. Kimberly Allen: If and when you reach a point that you feel like you’re […]