‘Online Degree Benefits’ Archive

Northwestern University Launches Online Master of Science in Predictive Analytics Program January 5, 2011 No Comments

Northwestern University School of Continuing Studies is launching an online Master of Science in Predictive Analytics (MSPA) program to meet the increasing marketplace demand for expertise in all aspects of data management and business intelligence.

3 Myths of Taking an Online Class December 17, 2010 No Comments

After taking one course last spring, I can tell you first-hand how inaccurate the perceptions of online classes are.

In my first few weeks taking an online class at Kaplan University, I had already learned so much – not just about the subject matter (Intro to Web Development), but about what it’s truly like [...]

Military Discount for Online School Tuition August 2, 2010 1 Comment

Are you part of an active duty military family? You can receive a 10% discount on tuition at The Keystone School - an online middle school and high school program.

Read more about this military discount.

Start a New Career with an Online Certificate Program April 6, 2010 1 Comment

Online certificate programs are ideal for those individuals who have recently been laid off, want to learn a new skill set, or who are returning to the workforce after an extended period of time. Online certificate programs are short-term, but highly career-oriented programs that will get you ready to rejoin the job market.

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Be Successful with Certificate and Two Year Degrees February 23, 2010 No Comments

A common assumption is that the higher degree you have, the better job and salary you can get. A case study done by Dēmos, a public policy research organization, shows that this is not necessarily the case when looking at certificate, associates and bachelor’s degrees.

Certificate programs and associates degrees are a large and growing segment [...]

Part-Time Business School: Pros and Cons December 16, 2009 No Comments

If you are looking into a part-time business school program, chances are that you have a fulltime or part-time job and possibly a family to look after. Fortunately, since the MBA is not only a popular graduate degree but also a program that many students pursue while continuing to work, there’s plenty of advice out [...]

Veterans and Online Degree Programs November 16, 2009 No Comments

Few people understand the meaning of lifelong learning better than a veteran does. I can’t speak from experience, but I wonder if it often feels to a soldier as though one’s real education begins not on the first day of basic training, but somewhere in the first tour of duty. It must seem trite to [...]

Jobs You Can Get with a Distance Learning Psychology Degree September 28, 2009 No Comments

The first image that comes to mind for me when I think “psychology” is a man or woman in a suit, sitting in an office with a patient lying down on a big couch. Although many psychologists do work with individuals to help solve personal problems, there are actually a variety of jobs you can [...]

Online College Benefits August 3, 2009 No Comments

If you are someone who has been considering getting a degree but has reservations based on how much it will cost or the impact it may have on your time, family or job, it may help to be aware of the many online degree benefits.

An online degree is an excellent option, especially for adult students, [...]

What is a Distance Learning Degree? July 27, 2009 2 Comments

You’ve probably seen ads for online degrees all over the Internet by now, but you may be surprised to learn that an online degree is just one type of distance learning degree. A distance learning degree can be anything from a continuing education or trade certificate to an associate’s degree to a master’s degree, but [...]