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OCTOBER 8, 2023 The most successful executives are constantly learning new skills in order to adapt to changing job demands. Specialized solutions such as open enrollment classes, certificates and custom modular graduate degree programs offer a quick way for executives to upskill.…

The world is getting more complex and interconnected, and so too are the jobs it requires. Demand for individuals with specialized skills is high in industry and the government sector. Increasingly, companies and public agencies need experts with in-depth knowledge…

The numbers show that getting a master’s or doctorate usually pays off. People with post-graduate degrees generally earn more than colleagues with only a bachelor’s, and they often report higher levels of job satisfaction and personal fulfillment.

The 2008 market meltdown brought big changes to the way banks, investment houses and other players operate in the finance industry. It’s brought about a lowered tolerance for risk, along with stricter compliance regulations and accounting controls. The crisis’s aftereffects…

Managing the health of our environment is one of the most critical tasks facing governments, corporations and non-governmental agencies throughout the world. Global warming, alternative energy, sustainable manufacturing and other issues are top of mind for policy makers and executives…

These days, commerce, trade, diplomacy and politics are ever more interdependent and fast-moving. War, arms deals, embargos and other scenarios dominate the headlines and ripple globally, affecting both public and private organizations. That’s why governments at all levels, as well…

Graduate students often set their sights on hot industries like tech, health care or investment banking. But another career path brings professional fulfillment, job security and competitive salaries—the government sector.

The graduate school process can be daunting for prospective students. Pursuit of a degree or certificate consumes their daily activities for four years or more—from the day they dip their toe into the water and research programs, to their headlong…

The typical student seeking a master of professional studies or advanced public policy degree, university leaders say, is secure in a job, juggling family demands and motivated to quickly complete a degree or certificate. Professional studies programs in the greater…

University leaders and employers agree that a master of business administration is among the more coveted graduate degrees and a door-opener to a job and career advancement. About three years ago, Georgetown University increased the size of its incoming full-time…

It’s no wonder employers determinedly recruit graduates with expertise in cyber security, information technology, business analytics and intelligence, and engineering. These fields are surging, with an appetite for more job candidates increasing by the day. “The amount of data transferred…

One can hardly view a newspaper, the Internet or the nightly news these days without encountering a story about corporate fraud. From June 2015 to November 2015 alone, nine sentences were handed out in high-profile cases. American University’s Kogod School…

Although you may believe it is best to stick with your first answer on a multiple choice test, ETS research suggests that students who thoughtfully change their first answer are likely to improve their scores.

While making the decision to go back to school is no small feat, there are many possible reasons to pursue a graduate degree—whether for personal fulfillment, career advancement or a job change. And in 2014, the unemployment rate was generally…

Recruiters from five top companies explain what they expect from candidates in terms of education and experience. Find out what matters—and what doesn’t—when they evaluate people to join their teams. Brand matters, somewhat It might surprise you that although having…

For working professionals, getting a Master of Business Administration (MBA) has never been easier. Up until recently, if you wanted to get an MBA, you’d have to go to school full-time. This meant quitting your job. Today, due to technological…

As you consider how best to finance your graduate education, you will find many types of loans are available. We cut through the noise and provide you with the most common, and reliable, private and federal loan sources. All federal loans…

With college tuition costs rising yearly, more employers today are offering education assistance to their employees. Some completely cover the cost of college education, such as Exxon Mobil, Starbucks and Fiat Chrysler. Graduate education is included in many corporate and…

Preparing for graduate entrance exams is time-consuming, particularly for full-time students or busy professionals. Aspiring graduate students have many options for self-study, in addition to group classes—in person and online—and self-guided software. Here are the most popular graduate testing companies,…

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…

Where once MBA programs catered to recent college graduates seeking a higher degree on their way to a job on Wall Street or at a Big Four accounting firm, today MBA students are more likely to be 30-somethings with a…

A master’s degree in public policy is geared toward analysts who want to delve fully into the details of economics, public finance and research. A master’s in public administration is for those who are focused on the management of staff…

With digital security breaches routinely making headlines and major companies —Home Depot, Target, Sony Pictures and Blue Cross Blue Shield parent Anthem — still reeling from hackings, the need for cybersecurity experts is only growing. A number of schools in…

While he was in law school, Charles Wakefield decided he wanted to practice tax law, but because his was a regional school, his job options would have been limited to a position with an accounting firm or as an associate…

Not so long ago, massive open online courses, or MOOCs, were touted as the future of American higher education: We’d sit down with our laptops, a mug of coffee in hand, and together with 10,000 or so classmates, learn our…

When George Washington University Professor of Computer Science Rachelle Heller talks about women in academic STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), she makes a careful distinction: Although they face many issues, they’re not barriers, but challenges. “‘Barriers’ means you’re keeping…

Welcome to the Fall 2014 edition of The Washington Post’s Guide to Business and Graduate Education. In this edition we will introduce you to a new masters degree in legal studies. We also delve further into what makes online graduate…

Somewhere along the line, success interrupted Toby Haggerty’s plans. As he finished his bachelor’s degree in business at the University of Vermont, Haggerty envisioned working for a few years then going to graduate school full-time. But he hit a groove…

The cybersecurity horror stories are as fresh as today’s deadlines, and the need for professionals who can staunch electronic bleeding easily exceeds the number of trained applicants. The pay is great—$86,170 a year with only a bachelor’s degree, according to…

The numbers from the Council of Graduate Schools are grimly familiar. The average tuition and fees for post-graduate degrees soared 16 percent from 2003-04 to 2011-12, leading to 64 percent of students borrowing and leaving school with average of $36,000…

For a growing number of students, an online program is about more than going to class in their pajamas. It’s also a way to work a master’s degree into an already hectic life. When Nakia Eldridge wanted management skills to…

Somewhere between a law degree and struggling to decipher legal language with just a bachelor’s, there now lies another possibility: The master of legal studies. Not nearly a juris doctor but considerably beyond the coursework in undergraduate business law and…

In terms of return on investment, the value of an MBA cannot be denied. According to the 2013/14 QS Jobs & Salary Trends Report you can expect to earn an average MBA salary of $109,200 if you work in North America, and…

Considered one of the more important aspects of an MBA program, the subject of leadership training is a world unto itself. Martha Maznevski, MBA program director at IMD Business School helps us understand the nuances of this very popular subject.…

By Janette Hong Welcome to the Spring 2014 edition of the Guide to Graduate Education. In the following pages, we take a look at how women who have non-business degrees are attending the University of Virginia’s School of Business in…

By Janette Hong It’s easy for scientists to delve into a problem, said Sabine O’Hara, dean of the College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability & Environmental Sciences of the University of the District of Columbia. Communicating it, though, is another matter.…

By Janette Hong Jenyl Wyre Moody has never shied away from adventure. Shortly after graduating from Penn State University with a degree in psychology, she packed her bag, bought a bus ticket and left for the District of Columbia with…

By Janette Hong Corporate social responsibility can cover anything from sustainability to philanthropy, but Tom Jepsen can distill it succinctly. “It’s acting in business with a conscience,” said Jepsen, who will finish his MBA at the University of Maryland’s Robert…

By Janette Hong Almost as quickly as you understand something about health care, you can forget it. That’s a given for graduate students these days. “The moment you are taught anything, it’s obsolete, especially in health care,” said Kenneth West,…

By Janette Hong The difference is striking: In terms of lifetime earnings, a master’s degree is worth $457,000 more than a bachelor’s degree, according to a report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce. If that carrot…

By Janette Hong Abigail Isaac had a front-row seat for the demise of the Maryland Shakespeare Festival, and she wants to help other theatrical companies avoid similar fates. Christina Jackson experienced the same struggles that many new teachers go through…