Author: Robin Saylor
A Letter to ACU Online Moms
Hi ladies, My name is McKenzie, and I am 25 years old. I work as an assistant store manager for Kohl’s, and I’m currently working on getting my master’s like all of you. I’m also a first-time mom. During my touch base with Krystal (my Student Services Advisor) this fall, she heard my newborn … Continued
The Top 5 Marketing Careers You Should Consider
Marketing is a field that is always in high demand. It requires solid, knowledgeable marketing professionals to help modern businesses remain successful. Yet marketing trends, and the jobs that they entail, are constantly changing. If you are considering a degree in marketing, you may find yourself wondering what potential careers would be available to you. … Continued
Student Spotlight: Dawn Parker
Dawn Parker serves as office manager for ACU Online, working out of Addison, Texas, a position she’s held since June 2015. She’s also just finished her second course in ACU Online’s B.S. in Psychology program. But Dawn’s close relationship with ACU goes back decades. From 1979 to 1981, Dawn was studying at ACU’s Abilene campus, … Continued
5 Tips to Help You Sharpen Your Soft Skills
Soft skills are far more important than most people realize. From empathy to grammar, this long list of attributes might not seem like a big deal, but a lack thereof could spell trouble for your future career trajectory. Professionals who lack soft skills struggle to find work—and when they do eventually land positions within their … Continued
Student Spotlight: Alan Wright
Born in South Africa, raised in Australia, and now living in Dallas, Texas, Alan Wright has covered a lot of ground so far in his life. He’s currently enrolled in ACU Online’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program with a projected graduation date of April 2020. Alan’s business analytics concentration is the perfect complement to … Continued
3 Easy Tips to Secure Funding for Grad School
Whether it’s finding a new job, earning a promotion, or making yourself an indispensable member of an existing team at your company, a graduate school education can help you pursue a number of career-building opportunities. For many considering a graduate school education, however, cost remains a pressing issue. It’s a concern they can’t afford to … Continued
ACU Online’s Degree in IT Administration: What You Need to Know
Do you have a knack for technology? Do you enjoy troubleshooting devices and systems? If you can answer yes to either of these questions, you could be a great fit for ACU Online’s Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Administration. This program offers extensive instruction in software application development and technology infrastructure maintenance. Upon graduation, … Continued
Top Reasons Why You Should Major in Psychology
Are you trying to decide on your undergraduate major? Maybe you’re one of the lucky students with an arsenal of strengths and interests you can draw on as you carve out your academic path. If a Bachelor of Science in Psychology is one of your top contenders, read on. Following are just some of the … Continued
It’s Possible: How to Balance Work, Life, and Online School
Living in the age of the Internet means it’s easier than ever to go back to school. Now, you can take an entire undergraduate or graduate program without having to head to campus and manage a rigorous class schedule on top of your life responsibilities. Online classes are far more flexible, yet you still need … Continued