Guide to graduate education spring 2015
Welcome to the Spring 2015 edition of the Washington Post’s Guide to Business and Graduate Education.
We explore the program options available for the new MBA student—full-time workers. As more 9-5ers have begun to pursue advanced degrees, schools have adjusted programs to fit their needs by offering flexible scheduling options.
We dissect public management, typically split into two areas: public policy and public administration. We highlight the shift toward teaching tangible, qualitative skills, in place of the more theoretical approach of the past.
Digital security breaches have dominated newspaper headlines and newscasts recently. As a result, local schools are offering programs in information technology and cyber security—and students are showing continued interest in this field.
Next, we investigate new trends. Local students have begun to shift toward the Masters of Law degree, which allows them to gain expertise in a specific field of law.
We also look at the ever-changing landscape of online learning—and illustrate the best ways to get the most out of these courses.
Finally, we examine the many challenges of women in STEM, as well as what is being done to overcome these obstacles.
Articles:
Longterm benefits of an MBA degree
A closer look at public management
