Archive for June, 2009

University of Phoenix Proves Itself Head of the Class

If you want to be one of the top business schools in the world, it helps to show that you know a thing or two about business. That's one thing University of Phoenix doesn't have to worry about -- the school, in conjunction with its parent company The Apollo Group, has just announced its first… | Read More

Vocational Schools Gain Momentum in Sacramento

The country's recession shows little sign of slowing down at the moment, and one state being hit hard is California. As more and more employees find themselves laid off, going back to school is an appealing option to pick up new skills for new careers. In California's capital of Sacramento, vocational programs like dental assisting,… | Read More

Teachers In Seminole County May Hold on to Jobs

In Florida, teachers who were in fear of losing their jobs to budget cuts can breathe easier. So can student who have just spent the last four years earning their teaching degree. Federal Stimulus funding will help the county avoid most of its scheduled teacher layoffs.
Federal stimulus money will allow Seminole County… | Read More

Dr. Karyl Leggio, Sellinger School of Business & Management, Loyola College in Maryland

Dr. Karyl Leggio, Dean of Sellinger School of Business and Management at Loyola College in Maryland joins us today to discuss MBA education.

Tell us about the programs offered at the Sellinger School of Business and Management?

At the undergraduate level, Loyola's Sellinger School of Business and Management offers bachelor's degrees in accounting and business administration. Business administration majors can concentrate in Finance, Business Economics; Marketing; International Business; Management; and Management Information Systems. At the graduate… | Read More

University at Buffalo Introduces Minority High School Students to Accounting Careers

Cool news out of Buffalo: in conjunction with the Foundation for Accounting Education of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA), the University at Buffalo School of Management will be hosting a five-day program for local minority high school students. Ranked by Wall Street Journal and Business week as one of the… | Read More

University of Phoenix Offers Career Workshops for Job Seekers

It can be hard to find a good steady job in today's market, but University of Phoenix Online wants to help. The school has long been offering articles online with tips and pointers for resumes and job interviews, but now they are taking things a step further by launching a series of career workshops at… | Read More

Top 15 Part Time Job Opportunities for College Students

Sure, between your studies and your internships and your extracurricular activities, you already have a full plate — but whether you’re paying your way through school or just need some extra beer-and-burrito cash, a part-time job with decent wages and a flexible schedule is a necessity for most college students. Most companies can manage that much, but some go above and beyond when it comes to giving back to their employees or just plain keeping… | Read More

Smith College to Introduce New Bachelor of Arts in Engineering Degree

Smith College has always been a pioneer in many fields, including engineering: its Picker Engineering Program is not only one of the most renowned engineering schools in the nation, but was the first at an all-woman's school and the first to explore engineering from a liberal arts perspective. Not content to stop innovating, Smith College… | Read More

A New Emphasis on Career Development in the Works for Washington State University

Changes may be in the works for Washington State University -- not the least of which is a whole new college within its walls. With the elimination of another outdated wing, this college is slated to focus on general studies, honors courses, and a new section specializing in helping students find their best careers for… | Read More

Benefits & Advantages of Online Degrees & Colleges

Online education is not just a concept of the future, but it is presently taking the education world by storm. Why do so many students attend class online? There are many reasons to go to earn your degree online and I have come up with a Top 10 Benefits of Online Colleges & Degrees.

1. Convenience

The top reason online learning has become so popular is the convenience of attending class on your schedule. Many people do… | Read More