Is an Online MBA Worth It? As individuals consider returning to school for their MBA and begin locating potential programs, they may ask themselves if an online MBA is worth it. Online MBA vs. Traditional MBA There are many differences to note when considering an online MBA vs. traditional MBA. The following are some of [...]
LTU Receives $150,000 for Education in Entrepreneurship The Chicago-based Coleman Foundation has granted $150,000 in funding to Lawrence Technological University to bolster and expand existing entrepreneurship education programs! The fund will be offered to LTU over the course of a two year period, and will help extend our entrepreneurial education initiatives to more of our [...]
How a Master’s in Engineering Builds Real-World Industry Leaders Where human resources are concerned, employers expect efficiency, productivity, and value—just about the same things, in fact, that they would expect from any other resource in which they invest. While assessing an employee’s value isn’t nearly as straightforward as, say, determining the value of a piece [...]
How to Advance your Business Career Business Career Advancement Essentials Most business professionals, aside from working toward their company’s mission and goals, are ultimately concerned with progressing their careers into executive levels of leadership. While there is no definite blueprint for success, there are essential steps to business career advancement you can take to [...]
Edtech Jobs: Training and Development Manager Career Breakdown The recruitment, development, and retention of high performing employees defines what makes most business organizations profitable. Employee development not only involves the training of new employees, but also the training of seasoned veterans who want to acquire additional job skills to earn more money and enjoy work [...]
Promising IT Careers: An Industry Primed for Growth According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook issued by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, information technology careers are expected to grow at a rate faster than the national average for occupations during the next six years. Here’s a breakdown of some of the most exciting, expanding [...]
What Pursuing an Online MBA Can Do for Your Career An article published by Bloomberg on July 23, 2013, highlighted the reasons why the tight job market is here to stay, delivering some intriguing findings regarding the current state of employment in the U.S. For example, older Americans hold on to their jobs longer than [...]
Top Career Benefits of an Online Master of Architecture Architects impressively shape the skylines of cities with their creative designs. While many of them begin working after completion of a bachelor’s program, pursuing a master’s degree gives architects a real edge over the competition when it comes to job seeking. Choosing an online master of [...]
Trends in Instructional Technology Developments in instructional technology incorporate technology-based methods designed to enhance the student learning process. Instructional technology applies proven learning technologies to systems traditionally delivered via handbook, textbook, training seminar, or lecture. Trainers and educators alike utilize instructional technology to assess student personality traits, as well as develop project teams and efficiently [...]
A Positive Outlook for Manufacturing Careers The biggest employer in the U.S. goods-producing industries supersector, manufacturing is a large, interdisciplinary industry that encompasses a diverse range of sectors. Its primary focus is the production of goods from raw or intermediary materials and components, mostly at an industrial scale. The North American Industry Classification System defines [...]