Instructional Design and Technology

OVERVIEW : Instructional design and technology specialists integrate technology with education to make it more interesting and lively so that the learning curve of the number of students increase and new concepts are understood by students more lucidly.  They also develop objectives and ensure that study content matches those objectives. They also revise content and create media support for learning.

JOB DESCRIPTION : Instructional design and technology specialists prepare a platform through which learners experience online methods to achieve enhanced learning experience. Instruction design and technology specialists not only focus on what students should learn but also on how students learn in order to achieve an interesting and enriched learning experience. Thus, instructional design and technology specialists design and develop innovative and interesting learning experiences. 

DEGREES OFFERED : Associate's Degrees   Bachelor's Degrees

                                    Master's Degrees    Certificate

JOB OUTLOOK : Employment growth is anticipated as schools increasingly focus on improving teachers' effectiveness and bringing in better and new methods of teaching.

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Medical and Science

A career in medicine and science is highly respected since it involves saving lives and alleviating others from diseases. There are vast avenues in medical and science field with the prospective candidates training to become doctors, x-ray technicians, medical laboratory scientists, clinical pathologist, dietitians, genetic counselors, nursing, pharmacist and others. You can also pursue a rewarding career in research in medical and science field and work in the health care system as well. 

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Event Planning and Management

OVERVIEW : Event planning and management is one of the exciting careers, which require good interpersonal and organizational skills. Events may be hosted by business organizations for corporate purpose or it may be a mere social event such as wedding or festivals.

JOB DESCRIPTION : The main objective behind every event will be in improving the fraternity between people. The main job responsibility of an event planner is to organize the meetings in a successful way. Professionals design and apply the strategies according to the nature of the event. Some events may be purely corporate and some will be social event. They inspect the site and decorate it. They coordinate the staffs in the site, guide everyone to their places and do all other activities.

DEGREES OFFERED : Associate's Degrees   Bachelor's Degrees

                                    Master's Degrees    Certificate

JOB OUTLOOK : Job prospects are good for the entry-level candidates with a bachelor's in hospitality management. Since the business industries are in demand of professionals for organizing their events, aspiring candidates can find good career options.

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Entertainment Business

OVERVIEW : There are many career paths available in the realm of entertainment business. They include motion picture making in Hollywood, various positions in the print and visual media such as television and more. Even with the emergence of internet, new job possibilities have arrived in the entertainment business.

JOB DESCRIPTION : Job description of various career paths in entertainment business is varied. They depend on the exact role of the individual in the entertainment business. In film and television industries, production assistants play a vital role right from pre production activities to post production. They work side by side with producers and directors. They ensure that the schedule of shooting goes smoothly. Thus, scope of work in the field of entertainment business is huge and there are a variety of fields open in this industry.

DEGREES OFFERED : Associate's Degrees   Bachelor's Degrees

                                    Master's Degrees    Certificate

JOB OUTLOOK : Job outlook for individuals working in the entertainment business is strong. There is huge demand from public for motion pictures, music albums and television content. Online television and delivering entertainment content on the mobile are emerging fields. There is a strong growth.

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Mechanic and Technician

A career as mechanic and technician involves maintenance and repair of vehicles, equipment and machines. As technological progress takes place and with increasing computerization and automation of machines and engines, there is a need for qualified mechanics and technicians. They should be able to handle, maintain and repair these complex machines, vehicles and heavy duty equipments. With a variety of tailor made courses available in this field, making yourself dexterous as mechanic or technician would be a major boost to your career. 

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Computer Science

OVERVIEW : In our modern society, each and every business sector relies on computer technologies and application for their daily operations. Ranging from the simplest word processing application to the highly advanced robots, application of computer science principles can be found everywhere.

JOB DESCRIPTION : Job profile of computer science professionals varies according to the chosen career role and nature of working environment. However, the main job responsibility of a computer scientist is to design different computing machines and processes. They apply scientific and mathematical approach for design purposes. Computer scientists mainly work towards designing new methods in hardware, robotics and software.

DEGREES OFFERED : Associate's Degrees   Bachelor's Degrees   Master's Degrees

                                     Doctorate Programs     PhD Programs     Certificate

JOB OUTLOOK : With the increasing range of computer applications, job prospects are expected to be favorable for the computer science graduates. “Computer scientists will be needed to develop the software that controls increasingly complicated electronics. Computer scientists will be needed to design the infrastructure to enable widespread adoption of cloud computing,” reports the bureau of labor statistics.

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Computer Programming

OVERVIEW : Computer programmers write codes and instructions for computers to follow a certain task and direct computers to process information in the machine language. These instructions, or programs, direct the computers course of action. Computer programmers also resolve computer problems and logical tests within the system. 

JOB DESCRIPTION : Computer programmers write code to create software programs. They turn the software design that software developers and engineers have developed into instructions that a computer can follow. To write computer programs, computer programmers use a variety of computer languages like C, C++, Java, Python, etc. In order to help them in writing programs, computer programmers use computer-assisted software engineering (CASE) tools to automate the writing of some code and use code libraries, which are collections of independent lines of code, to simplify the writing.

DEGREES OFFERED : Computer programming programs are most commonly offered in computer science degrees.

                               Associate's Degrees   Bachelor's Degrees   Master's Degrees  

                              Doctorate Programs     PhD Programs     Certificate

         

JOB OUTLOOK : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that job conditions are favorable for the computer programmers."Job prospects will be best for programmers who have a bachelor’s degree or higher and knowledge of a variety of programming languages.

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Student Insurance

Are you one of those individuals with a thought of 'who needs insurance'?  Hence let us throw some light on types of student insurance and what they entail. Student insurance is often a mandatory requirement in the colleges and universities. There are many types of student insurances. These include student health insurance, car insurance, travel insurance, renters insurance, tuition insurance and student liability insurance.

Health insurance : Health insurance is critical and is required when you fall sick to take care of the hospital and medical bills. If you are under the age of 26, you can remain under the insurance plan of your parents. But if you are not, then it is mandatory for you to buy health insurance in order to be on the safer side. It may cost you around $500 per semester.

Renters insurance : Renters insurance protects you if your house gets burgled and you lose your valuable possessions. The typical premium of renters insurance costs around $160 a year and has the potential of saving your thousands if you are burgled. 

Tuition insurance : It is hard to believe but it may happen that you may have to drop out of a semester midway due to a health or family issues. During such a crisis, it is tuition insurance which may rescue you from financial loss. For only $20 a month and providing coverage of nearly $10,000, it is worth a bargain. 

Car insurance : Student car insurance covers your loss in case you meet with a car accident or there is a car theft. Premium of this kind of insurance is usually quite high for students. The damage done to a third party can be covered by a suitable liability insurance policy.

Travel insurance : Student travel insurance comes into the picture if you go abroad to study. It takes care of issues such as changes in schedule, loss of baggage, financial crisis and other issues related to foreign travelling.

Thus, insurance is something which saves you from unexpected financial losses due to unforeseen events and hence it is better to play safe. 

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Economics

OVERVIEW : The word economics has come from a Greek term oikonomia, which means household management. Economics is much more than money and its flow. Economic strategy planning plays an important role in every sector. It deals with households, international business organizations and federal governments. Economics deals with the overall money management and resources in an organization. 

JOB DESCRIPTION : The job responsibilities vary according to the job titles they possess in business organizations. Some of them are economists, financial analysts, actuaries, budget analysts and market research analysts. Most of the economists' professionals work with the federal government sectors and in the research firms. They use statistical methods to analyze the economic issues.

DEGREES OFFERED : Associate's Degrees   Bachelor's Degrees   Master's Degrees

                                   Doctorate Programs     PhD Programs     Certificate

JOB OUTLOOK : Since the business world is always in demand, job prospects are expected to be good. Bachelor's degree in any of the economics related major can open up some job opportunities. But candidates with PhD or master's degree may get advanced career roles in the competitive job market.

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Student Faculty Interaction

Can you imagine a university where the faculty members are inaccessible or where it is too difficult for you to fund them? Can you imagine all the interaction you have with professors is only within the class where you do not feel like sharing tour ideas with them? It will make a student feel suffocated. But fortunately this is not the case with our schools and universities.

In our educational system, interaction among the faculty members and students is given due importance. It plays an important role in the intellectual development of the students. In cafeterias, college lawns, libraries and during various gatherings, dialogues among students and faculty members help in the development process of a student.

A student and a faculty can interact in a number of ways. These days, the advent of technology like email and internet has made students more accessible to faculty members. The exchange of ideas through email can be rewarding and enriching for both the faculty members and students. The faculty can get valuable feedback regarding the course and teaching methods used.

Thus, both the faculty and the students are to gain with increased student faculty interaction. The faculty gets valuable feedback from the students regarding the course material and improved methods of teaching and designing the course curriculum.

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Higher Education

OVERVIEW : Higher education plays a vital role in the overall development of the nation. It keeps the individual citizen more informed and helps in the personal and professional development of every citizen. Higher education administrators can play a major role in administrating the higher education institutions as well as in developing and coordinating a large number of academic programs.

JOB DESCRIPTION : Higher education administrators need to manage and lead the institutes of higher learning and smoothen their functioning, acting as a bridge between education and management. Higher education administrators are responsible for maintaining academic quality and reputation, coordinating and developing academic programs, managing budget and financing, recruiting, hiring and managing faculty as well as establishing academic policies. 

DEGREES OFFERED : Associate's Degrees   Bachelor's Degrees   Master's Degrees

                                     Doctorate Programs     PhD Programs     Certificate

For higher education administrators, job outlook is good considering the number of universities and colleges which we have and the increasing number of professionals required for higher education.

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Computer Networking

OVERVIEW : Computers and internet play an important role in the world of commerce. Millions of business transactions are carried out every day. Banks, financial institutions and business organizations worldwide rely on an ever growing computer networks to conduct business. Network engineers connect computers, networks and configure internet routers and firewalls to ensure company data is transmitted securely.

JOB DESCRIPTION : There are different types of computer networks like local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), internet and intranet. Computer networks are an integral and important part of any modern organization. Network engineers are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of these networks. They organize, install and support an organization's computer systems, including LAN, WAN, network segments, intranets, and other data communication systems.

DEGREES OFFERED : Associate's Degrees   Bachelor's Degrees  

                                      Master's Degrees        Certificate

JOB OUTLOOK : According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of network and computer systems administrators is expected to grow 28 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations. Demand for these workers is high and apparently should continue to grow as firms are investing in newer, faster technology and mobile networks.

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Online Counselling

Today, in this fast paced life, tensions and stress is soaring. It has an adverse impact on one’s family life. The number of students are increasing and so is the need to guide them into the proper direction. They need proper social skills and they need to be given advices as to become a better individual and pouring good habits in them.

Due to the growth of the internet, online counseling is gaining popularity in the present times. The only condition is that both the counselor and the client must have access to a computer for fulfilling this purpose. It can come in various forms but typically online counseling can be in the form of email, text messaging, voice and video links, chat rooms and discussion boards.

Online counseling has many advantages. First advantage is that you don’t have to travel anywhere to see your counselor and sessions can be held in the privacy of your home. Nobody needs to know that you are taking the services of a counselor as it can be done on the time of your choice. The services of an online counselor can be accessed from anywhere where there is a computer and internet connection available and hence can be very convenient. Some people open up more in online counseling sessions, since they feel less inhibited and safe in the comfort of their known surroundings. 

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E-Commerce - E-Business

OVERVIEW : Today e-commerce has established itself as a viable and a reliable way of conducting business. E- commerce deals with buying or selling of various products over the World Wide Web. The volume of trade through e-commerce has grown exponentially over the years.

JOB DESCRIPTION : A career role in e-commerce includes e-commerce specialist, Internet communication specialist, Product designer, Online marketing and more. Depending upon the type and number of parties involved, they divide e-commerce into models. They are B2B (Business to Business), B2C (Business to Consumer), C2B (Consumer to Business) and C2C (Consumer to Consumer). B2B or Business to Business consists of the largest form of e-commerce. 

DEGREES OFFERED : Associate's Degrees   Bachelor's Degrees   Master's Degrees

                                     Doctorate Programs     PhD Programs     Certificate

JOB OUTLOOK : College majors in e-commerce may find career opportunities in the marketing and technical fields of the business organizations. Aspiring candidates may find better job prospects.

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Database Administration

OVERVIEW : Every business organization will have enormous set of documents which are essential for its efficient functioning. Databases serve as an important store house in business organizations. Database consists of all the information and data. Database administrator or DBA holds the responsibility of maintaining all the records and other financial information in well organized way.

JOB DESCRIPTION : Database administrators update the databases continuously. These professionals will create and keep a back up stored which may prevent data loss in any unexpected situations. They decide access, merging the data and other privileges to the database structures. If any issue arises, then DBAs have to trouble shoot the problems and ensure its efficient operation.

DEGREES OFFERED : Associate's Degrees   Bachelor's Degrees   Master's Degrees

                                   Doctorate Programs     PhD Programs     Certificate

JOB OUTLOOK : The job prospects are expected to be good for the entry level candidates with a bachelor's degree in any computer or information technology related majors. Candidates with strong technical knowledge and professional certification can find suitable career options.

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Liberal Arts and General

If you have a creative bend of mind and inclination towards holistic education then an education in Liberal Arts is the stream for you. Liberal Arts course comprises of literature, history, linguistics, music, philosophy, political science, psychology, religious studies, theater as well as studies in mathematics and sciences. Students are blessed with individual attention from faculties for their overall development. Studying Liberal Arts equip the students to inculcate creative thinking in fast changing situations and develop their critical and analytical skills as well. 

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General Studies

OVERVIEW : A general studies degree is also known as a generalist degree and it covers the basics of the university education. It is a broad based program which demonstrates that you have got the ability to complete a university degree and you have got enough discipline and intelligence to work through the program in a variety of subject areas.

JOB DESCRIPTION : By pursuing general studies, a student is gaining knowledge in diverse disciplines with a single major. So career options are also numerous in different fields such as education, business, law and psychology.  General studies degree holder can also find so many career roles such as administrative service managers, sales managers, human resources managers and more.

DEGREES OFFERED : Associate's Degrees   Bachelor's Degrees

JOB OUTLOOK : There are many job opportunities for a general studies degree holder as they have several career options to choose. Job prospects are expected to be bright for the aspiring candidates.

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Customer Support-Service

OVERVIEW : The business industry is facing the highest rate of competition in the global market. Therefore, the entrepreneurs are focusing on new marketing strategies. Feedback and responses of the customers have a great importance in the marketing field. Customer support centers are the places where they render the help for the clients.

JOB DESCRIPTION : Customer satisfaction plays a vital role in the success of a business organization. Customer service representatives mainly work to assist the customers in solving their complaints. They will be impressed if they get better response from customer support. Based on their reports, the management team will make necessary changes in their business strategies. 

DEGREES OFFERED : Certificate

JOB OUTLOOK : Job prospects are expected to be good for the candidates with great communication and inter personal skills. High school diploma serves as a common eligibility requirement for this career. Most of the Business organizations may provide job training for the aspiring candidates.

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