Category: ACU Online
Why ACU?
Those interested in going back to school often find themselves facing an incredibly difficult decision: What school should I attend? If this question sounds familiar, we want to help you understand what sets Abilene Christian University apart from the rest, and why it might be just the school you are looking for. Trust and … Continued
Why Get an MBA?
For students interested in earning an MBA, the prospect can be both exciting and intimidating. This degree is highly coveted within the business world, and it has almost become a requirement for nearly any management position. But what is an MBA? Why should you get one? What is an MBA? A Master of Business … Continued
How to Obtain In-Demand Cybersecurity Skills
Cyberattacks make headlines every day. These breaches affect huge populations and cause hundreds of millions in financial damages. The notorious 2017 Equifax breach, for example, is believed to have impacted over 143 million victims, resulting in a settlement of $700 million and untold damage to the credit reporting agency’s reputation. Desperate to avoid such devastation, … Continued
Are You Ready to Go Back to School?
Is “getting a degree” on your New Year’s resolution list for 2020? It’s never been easier for adult learners to return to school than it is right now. Distance learning via online degree programs has made it possible for working professionals and those with families to pursue advanced degrees without travel, without room and board … Continued
Student Spotlight: Catching up with Keri Croy
How earning an MBA from ACU Online is paying off When we first spoke with Keri Croy over a year ago, she was pursuing her ACU Online MBA. The busy wife and mother of two young children was then working as a payroll specialist in the business department of Prosper Independent School District. Keri was … Continued
How to Choose an Online Grad School that Fits Your Future Goals
Do you remember all the time you spent choosing the right college? You’ll need to be just as diligent when choosing an online grad school. The stakes are high. Not only are you making time and monetary investments, you’re doing so while trying to juggle a job and other responsibilities. You have dreams, goals, and … Continued
Student Spotlight: Andrew Jones
From firefighter to theology professor is quite a career transition, but if anyone can pull it off, Andrew Jones can. Currently tackling two graduate programs with seeming ease, Andrew estimates he’s about halfway through ACU’s online Master of Divinity (M.Div.) and the residential Master of Arts in Theology (MAT) programs. Andrew Jones received his Bachelor’s … Continued
5 Strategies for Success in Graduate School
Excelling in graduate-level courses and securing your advanced degree requires you to up your undergraduate game in a big way. Graduate students are expected to have: A greater level of academic maturity High emotional intelligence Social professionalism Interpersonal respectfulness Strong research, critical thinking and writing skills For some grad students, this means adopting a few … Continued
5 Reasons a Bachelor’s Degree Makes Sense
When it comes to education, you have many options in today’s society. Trade school, associate degree programs and bachelor’s degree programs are among the top three options for those planning on going to school to learn the skills they need to pursue a career. Some people jump into career fields right out of high school, … Continued