If you’re interested in the field of operations research analysis, your future earning potential is just one of many factors to consider. Operations research analysts earn median wages more than twice as high as the median for all occupations, and six-figure salaries are possible for those in higher earning brackets. However, you should also know […]
An actuarial science degree, which combines studies in advanced mathematics with business and computer science coursework, can prepare you for a lucrative career. Actuaries enjoy a six-figure median wage and a much faster than average rate of job growth, but the career path is far from easy. To get a high-paying actuary job, you need […]
A bachelor’s degree in mathematics is one option for students who are good at math, but it’s not the only major to consider. Another popular program of study is actuarial science. This degree incorporates studies in math, business and computer science to prepare students for a career as an actuary, which involves applying mathematical theory […]
If the six-figure salary potential and faster than average job growth has drawn your attention to the actuary career path, you might wonder what are the best courses for you to study in high school. In this business-focused mathematics career, you would analyze the financial costs and consequences of risk as it pertains to insurance, […]
IMAGE SOURCE Public relations specialists assist organizations and individuals with building and maintaining a positive public image. This often includes developing press releases and drafting speeches. They act as firm representatives to the news media and organize official public appearances and events. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), most specialists work in […]
IMAGE SOURCE Why earn a Master’s? The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projected in 2016 that marketing management jobs should grow by 9 percent from 2016 through 2026. As the field of marketing becomes increasingly internet-based, managers with e-commerce and digital training are becoming particularly in demand. Positions in marketing research are expected to increase […]
IMAGE SOURCE As the digital marketing field grows, opportunities for those with an internet marketing degree and online skills are multiplying. Experience increases salaries across internet marketing positions, with many entry-level positions already surpassing the national median of $57,000. A 2017 report from McKinley Marketing Partners found that 56% of surveyed companies want employees with digital marketing […]
DegreeQuery has written several articles related to cybersecurity, as well as intelligence analysis (see links below). The lines blur due to the seemingly overlapping functions of different roles associated with cyber security. There isn’t even a consensus on the spelling of the word-cyber security. Or is it cybersecurity? It depends on the source. What is […]
IMAGE SOURCE The Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) major explores the identification of potential exposures to loss, measurement, and analysis of those loss exposures, methods for handling those loss exposures (methods in addition to insurance), the implementation of the risk management plan and the review and analysis of the risk management process. RMI also explores […]
IMAGE SOURCE Digital marketing is the promotion of brands or products via one or more forms of digital media. The rise of smartphones, apps, and other forms of ‘new media’ in the past decade has caused digital marketing to mushroom. Companies need to be able to connect with consumers through various devices and digital platforms, […]
