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- April 4, 2019
Hot Careers: Getting A Computer Networks and Cybersecurity Bachelor’s Degree
Protecting data. Organizing information. Keeping employees connected. Today’s workplace relies on technology more than ever before. This also means we rely heavily on the professionals who keep our systems safe and operational. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that, as a whole, the need for computer and information technology (IT) ...
- April 1, 2019
Getting a Marketing MBA Online
Think about all the companies and brands you love. You likely know about them because of some form of marketing. Marketing is a diverse and growing field in itself, and many people interested in pursuing a master of business administration (MBA) intend to focus on this area of specialty. Marketing consists of many moving parts, ...
- March 28, 2019
Checklist: How Do I Go Back to School?
It’s funny how the mind works. You might be in the middle of your workday, maybe at a job where you expected to be promoted by now, and suddenly you start thinking about your future. Maybe you’ve been shuffling kids between school and soccer practice and in the back of your mind, you start thinking ...
- March 25, 2019
Are Computer Science Jobs in Demand?
If you were to look up the term “computer science” in the dictionary, you’d find a variety of definitions. Collectively, the definitions coalesce around the concept that computer science is “a branch of science focusing on the theory of computation or the design of computers.” That sounds like a mouthful, but computer science also a ...
- March 21, 2019
Transitioning Out of the Military — Military-Friendly Colleges Online
About 350,000 men and women will leave the military this year. Some will leave on a Friday and want to start working toward a degree on Monday. Others want to take a few classes to supplement what they learned in service, and others just want to figure out what to do next. But for almost ...
- March 14, 2019
Ask an Expert: Who Invented Psychology?
Turning to a subject matter expert is the best way to get answers to difficult questions. In our blog series, Ask An Expert, National University faculty take turns answering challenging questions in their areas of expertise. In this post, we find out who invented psychology from Dr. Maureen O’Hara, professor of psychology and academic program ...
- March 11, 2019
MPA vs. MBA: Which is Right For You?
If your goal is to move into management, improve your leadership skills, or increase your salary, one approach is pursuing a graduate degree in your field or a closely related field. Many specialized master’s degree programs offer courses and training that can advance your expertise and potential for a higher-level position; two popular examples are ...
- March 7, 2019
Getting a Master’s in Computer Science: Online Degree Options
If you’ve ever considered getting a master’s in computer science online degree, one question you might have asked yourself is, “Is it really worth it?” After all, attending school would require time and financial commitments, both of which can seem rather daunting. So, let’s look at why many of your peers are finding a master’s ...
- March 4, 2019
Cybersecurity Classes You Can Take For Career Advancement
Cybercrime is on the rise. According to Symantec’s 2019 Internet Security Report, in 2018 these growing online threats included: An average of 4,800 websites compromised each month by formjacking attacks — crimes in which JavaScript code is used to steal personal information from website checkout pages. A 12 percent increase in ransomware attacks against enterprises, ...
- February 16, 2019
Ask an Expert: Why Is Computer Forensics Important?
When you have a difficult question, it’s always best to turn to a subject matter expert for answers. In our blog series, Ask an Expert, National University faculty take turns answering challenging questions in their areas of expertise. In this post, we asked Brian Scavotto, a computer forensics expert, consultant, and instructor at National University’s ...
- February 15, 2019
Ask an Expert: Why Is Criminal Justice Important?
When you have a difficult question, it’s always best to turn to a subject matter expert for answers. In our blog series, Ask An Expert, National University faculty take turns answering challenging questions in their areas of expertise. In this post, we put the focus on criminal justice. We sat down with Professor Marc Bailey ...
- February 14, 2019
Ask an Expert: Where Do Ethical Hackers Work?
When you have a difficult question, it’s always best to turn to a subject matter expert for answers. In our blog series, Ask An Expert, National University faculty take turns answering challenging questions in their areas of expertise. In this post, we put the focus on ethical hacking. We spoke with Alan Watkins, Core Adjunct ...
- February 12, 2019
What Is an MBA Program?
A master’s in business administration, perhaps more widely known by its abbreviation “MBA,” is a desirable graduate degree intended to advance a student’s skills and knowledge — and therefore advance their career. If earning an MBA is one of your personal and professional goals, you’ve already taken the first step by asking, “What is an ...
- February 10, 2019
What Can I Do With a Master’s in Public Administration?
When you drive through your city or town, you might take notice of traffic signals, sidewalks, landscaping, recreational fields, and fire hydrants. You might see new residential or commercial construction projects or road or utility work. When you’re home, you flip on the lights, turn on the water, take out the trash and recycling. There ...
- February 9, 2019
What Ethical Hackers Do: Thinking Like the Bad Guys
When Sun Tzu, the ancient Chinese military strategist, wrote his fifth-century masterpiece, The Art of War, he clearly wasn’t thinking about a battle waged across the internet. However, in the global fight against cybercriminals in the 21st century, his words are as relevant today as they were to the battles being fought back then. When ...
- February 9, 2019
Is Ethical Hacking a Good Career?
The word “hacking” is generally associated with the criminal act of accessing computer systems or networks with the aim of stealing private data, disrupting a service, or extorting money from an individual or organization. To the layperson, the world occupied by the hacker is a dark, frightening, and confusing place rife with criminality, corporate espionage, ...
- February 8, 2019
What Can I Do With a Bachelor’s in Psychology?
Psychology means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. Often, people’s perceptions of the field are based on a narrow understanding of the discipline and sometimes, it can be influenced by outdated, stereotypical and even glamorized views of psychology portrayed by the media. Psychology is a fascinating field of study and ...
- February 6, 2019
Education San Diego: MBA Program Options
Industries of all kinds seek master in business administration (MBA) graduates to fill management and executive-level roles. The San Diego area is known for its innovation, and an MBA can open the door to switching careers — or advancing in your current one — in exciting fields like biotechnology, telecommunications, software development, and aeronautics. San ...