I found that learning online as opposed to in a business school classroom had two distinct advantages. For one, I could customize the UNC Business Essentials program based on my own needs and interests. In a classroom, you learn the course material at the pace that your professor has preset. The pace is strategically set, but does not take into account that each student starts with varying degrees of knowledge on each topic. With the certificate program, on the other hand, I was free to customize the course based on my own needs and interests. For instance, I was free to breeze through topics that I was already familiar with, such as economics, and take longer on others that were Read More
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The Extra Edge
17/04/2012 – 7:21 pm
Many students with a focus of study in the humanities may be worried about finding a job after graduation. After completing the UBE program, my mind rests easier about this concern. I’m planning on attending graduate school in the fall to obtain my degree in speech language pathology. Although my future career is health care based, if you want to move up to a supervisory or managerial position you must have business knowledge. My business certificate from UBE definitely serves as an excellent base source of business knowledge. I will be able to have a more successful career and not be afraid to venture into the business side of health care. I’m excited to be able to put my newly Read More