Blog: 2016

As the higher education industry continues its rapid evolution, a well-known think tank is looking to shake things up even more. A necessary but sometimes unwelcome test, the SAT, is a tool used by higher ed institutions to judge the knowledge of potential students. In years past the SAT score was heavily weighted in the application process.

Many young professionals start their careers in a field related to their undergraduate degree concentration. However, once they gain a few years of experience in the real world, some choose to change career paths. While a career change can sometimes require additional education, professionals now have a new option to get the required knowledge for new vocations: badge programs. Students can also take classes to receive a badge to further their career in their current field or to receive additional compensation by providing added skillsets.

With increasingly busier work and personal schedules, fitting in a desired higher education degree can be very difficult. Online education programs, like those offered by UMass, are great ways to further your education and career while still maintaining your current commitments.

In a recent U.S. News and World Report article the author discussed the major benefits of an online MBA, and we couldn’t agree more!

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There are many reasons to choose an MBA as a way to grow your career, and summer can be an ideal time to work towards getting a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) Whether taking some time off to during the dog days of summer to focus on intensive courses to advance your career, or for new college graduates who know that the career they would like to pursue requires an advanced degree.