13 June, 2022
A healthy population is a critical component of a functional society—which is why many consider access to quality healthcare a public good. Yet in the United States, reaching health equity is a work in progress. While strides have been made in recent years, most notably with the passing of the …
31 May, 2022
If you are deciding whether to pursue a master’s in homeland security or a master’s in criminal justice, consider this: how do you want to use your degree to serve your country and community? Both fields draw people who are committed to protecting the lives of others. They want a …
25 April, 2022
Your intended career path should be an important factor when considering a Master of Business Administration vs. a Master of Public Administration. Both are sought-after degrees that can be beneficial in a variety of fields, including: Government Healthcare Nonprofit Finance Education That said, these two options are designed to support …
17 March, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has permanently changed the nature of business, forcing leaders to innovate under the pressure of unprecedented disruption. Uncertainty has touched every aspect of the crisis, so it’s no surprise that more organizations are harnessing data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) technology, widely recognized for its problem-solving and …
28 September, 2021
Have you ever thought about how you could change the world? On a Monday? Before lunch? That’s what Tom Kilburn did at 11 a.m. on June 21, 1948, when he ran the first successful piece of software from electronic memory in a stored-program computer nicknamed “Baby.” Since then, software has …
23 September, 2021
In today’s political and social climate, public administrators and industry leaders are more important than ever. In a 2019 article about the challenges of public administration, Terry Gerton, president and CEO of the National Academy of Public Administration, predicted that the future of the field will be shaped by economic, …
21 September, 2021
The financial and reputational dangers presented by data breaches, ransomware, and other cyber incidents have become top priorities for organizations around the world. As a result, there’s a huge and growing demand for experts with the necessary skills to confront these risks. A 2020 survey by the nonprofit (ISC)2 found …
6 July, 2021
As companies continue to invest in big data, it’s no surprise that careers in data science are on the rise. From 2019 to 2020, the number of job listings in the field grew 37%, and, in 2020, 67% of companies noted they were building out their data science teams. With …
3 July, 2021
The value of a master’s degree in long-established fields like finance and education is often very clear. In many careers, professionals with a master’s degree earn a higher average salary and can more easily pursue leadership positions. But when the area of study is a newer field, one that has …
20 June, 2021
Many of us take the ability to read this sentence for granted, but it’s a legitimate challenge for more than 36 million adults in the United States who struggle with basic reading, writing and math skills. Issues with literacy have both socioeconomic and psychological effects that can be detrimental to …