Category: ACU Online
What It Means to Join the ACU Family
ACU is more than a college; it’s a close-knit community of students, faculty, alumni, and staff who are passionate about learning, improving the world around them and integrating faith into their academic and professional pursuits. ACU’s staff works hard to foster a welcoming environment for students. Students, in turn, follow suit by developing close bonds … Continued
Understanding the Benefits of Earning a DNP Degree
Nurses have a number of degree programs available to them that will open up doors and qualify them for new positions. Choosing the right program is a critical step in landing their dream job. Interested nurses should carefully consider the benefits of available programs so they can choose the one that will work best for … Continued
Online Learning and Graduation: Can Online Students Attend Graduation Ceremonies?
Graduation is a crucial milestone of the college experience. Whether students attend classes online or in a classroom, they desire a final ceremony in which they and their fellow students can celebrate their academic journey and accomplishments. This important ritual should not be limited to on-campus students only. It’s just as important for online students … Continued
10 Job Interview Tips for Grad Students
No matter how many or how few you’ve done, job interviews can be nerve-wracking. Once you have succeeded in earning your advanced degree, you want to find a job that will take you further. As you start preparing for these interviews, we want to help you put your best foot forward. Here are our top … Continued
Distraction Free Studying: How to Quit Wasting Time On the Internet
The internet has opened so many doors for us all — including the ability to take online classes and studying from the comfort of our homes. Unfortunately, however, it can also be a very easy place to waste time. How many times have you sat down to write a paper, study for a test, … Continued
Must Read Blogs and Sites for MBA Students
MBA students must juggle a number of different balls to get the most out of their education. In addition to challenging graduate classes, they often have work and home responsibilities. Additionally, you understand how being current on the latest industry information can excel your education…but you do not have time to sort through the … Continued
4 Myths about MBA Programs You Need to Know
Perhaps no graduate degree is surrounded in as much mystique, mythology, and misunderstanding as the MBA (Master of Business Administration). Proponents and detractors abound — or, as The Economist puts it: “The MBA is both revered and reviled.” Supporters believe MBA programs help businesses and the global marketplace grow. Critics claim that full-time, campus-based … Continued
When Should Grad Students Apply for a New Job?
If you’re pursuing a graduate degree, you probably have a career goal in mind. You’re either looking to give your current career a boost or you want to pursue a new career in a different field altogether. Once you earn that graduate degree, however, taking the step toward a new career isn’t always easy. It’s … Continued
Career Options with a Master of Education in Higher Education
If you’re pursuing a Master of Education in Higher Education, you’ll graduate with a master’s degree that offers you many exciting career options. For example, the field for postsecondary education administrators is growing according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. And with thousands of degree-granting postsecondary institutions located across the United States, there are thousands … Continued