...should pursue an advance degree. I have finally put my fears to rest and have decided to embark on the journey of attaining my Masters of Business Administration with a concentration in Health Care by February 2014. This decision took me four years due to several pros and cons I weighed, uncertainty of what degree to pursue and my current career. There are several advantages and disadvantages that I weighed during my journey to decide on pursuing an advance degree. With completing my undergraduate program not only did I get a degree in Business Administration I also incurred a hefty amount of debt, $40,000 worth. According to an online article in 2011 the average cost for graduate school was $10,000 per year at a state college (Jo, 2011). These individuals often have to pay off their loans for between 10 to 25 years, depending on the amount they owe. People do not have many options for getting out of debt when they cannot pay their student loans, as private and federal loans are not subject to bankruptcy (Latzko, 2011). Along with this adding on to the debt this can also be time consuming. Another hindrance is that I do not have any experience in the health care field. If I do attain a Master’s degree it does not guarantee a career in my field of choice. While certain careers definitely require an advanced degree -- doctors and lawyers, for example -- many other careers offer plenty of job opportunities for job-seekers with just an undergraduate degree. In fact, in some...
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...school for a few classes in the morning. Brittany works fifty plus hours a week and is also in school obtaining her second masters’ in Physician Assisting. Brittany works through the Medical University of South Carolina. Since she has a contract to work at First Baptist through MUSC, she must abide by certain guidelines. For example, she covers every sports home game. For football and baseball, she travels with them for away games as well. It’s just the way her contract...
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...Writing an Argument Decision to Pursue an MBA Damita Jackson-Owens MGT 521 September 7th, 2011 Glenn Perry Writing an Argument Deciding to pursue a master’s degree in Business Administration is a decision worth sincerely contemplating. Not only may it boost in your self-esteem but you will obtain satisfaction for your ability to get recognized professionally. It can be an effective tool to enhance or advance one's career if carefully researched career goals are considered. It is an enormous commitment of time, personal sacrifice and financial investment and those who consider pursing it need to consider its value prior to pursing it. This brings me to discuss why I want to pursue my MBA degree. As the old saying goes, “A mind is a terrible thing to waste” and someone has at least heard this phrase told to them, “Knowledge is power” so therefore education is a lifelong process and you could never have too much knowledge. I will discuss my reasons for pursuing my MBA, share my personality traits and look at the pros and cons on obtain an MBA. My decision to pursue my MBA After obtaining my degree in Business Administration in April 2011, furthering my education immediately became an option in efforts to broaden my career opportunities. I am currently employed by the City of Tucson as a Housing Services Agent working with low-income families who are in need of housing under the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) public housing sector and have been with the...
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...argument regarding my decision to pursue an Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) degree to achieve a personal business goal. Next, I will discuss the description to construct and Support an Argument. Finally, I will discuss the considerations of the Jungian Personality self-assessment on how others perceive you. My decision to pursue my MBA I decided to pursue my Master’s Degree with University of Phoenix because I wanted to achieve another business degree before taking the next steps toward opening my own childcare center. Opening up my own childcare center has been a dream goal since I was a teenager. Once I graduate with my Master’s Degree there is a lady I know who already operates two Goddard School Franchises. Ms. Karen told me that when I am ready to take the first steps, such as finding a place, and getting a loan that she will be there to help guide me in the right direction such as giving me the first $25,000 as a down payment. After I do find a place, I plan on starting with infants and toddlers, this way I am able to get my name recognized around the city as a childcare center owner within my community where I live. Pros and Cons of getting my MBA As stated by Clouse, (2006, p. 433-434), “In argumentation, the writer offers evidence to support a claim about an issue. The more convincing the evidence, the more likely readers will agree.” When stating the pros and cons about pursuing my MBA is a life-changing, but rewarding moment, especially because...
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...Master of Business Administration degree granted by colleges and universities. Receiving an MBA is a good way to get ahead in your career. Earning a Master of Business Administration degree leads to promotions, job offers from competing firms and salary increases. Nowadays, companies can afford to be more selective in whom they hire so it's important for candidates to have every advantage they can when seeking employment or promotions, which leads to more people obtaining an MBA to give them an advantage in competitive job markets. There are several pros and cons that should be weighed when deciding whether or not to pursue an MBA degree. While there are some arguments against obtaining an MBA they are minimal- the amount of work, cost, time and commitment are a few objections. On the other hand, favored arguments of getting an MBA are limitless. Everyone's aspirations, career dreams and goals vary but can all come true by getting an MBA. Schweitzer (2012), stated, "Students of MBA programs study the theory and application of business and management principles. This type of study equips students with knowledge that can be applied to a variety of real world business situations. The MBA degree is thought to be one of the most prestigious and sought after degrees in the world" (MBA-Understanding the MBA Degree, para.1). Although every person's situation is different, there are some arguments in favor of a Master's of Business Administration Degree that apply to almost everyone...
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...Getting on the degree path that’s right for you is a big decision for many—and not something to take lightly. As employers demand more skills from employees, the demand of online degree programs has increased inpopularity. In fact, within the United States, 6.7 million students enrolled in at least one online course in fall 2011—an increase of more than 500,000 students compared to 2010. What is the big difference in online versus traditional education? “Each student learns differently and in today's era of increasing technology, the question will not be whether to offer classes online, but rather how to implement them,” says Allison Hiltz, a former online and traditional education student who writes for The Book Wheel Blog. There are several options when it comes to online or traditional education degrees. The platform offers everything from certificates and diplomas to more advanced degree options such as an associate or bachelor’s degree. With constant changes in technology from all different degree programs, let’s take a look at the advantages to an online versus traditional education and examine how each type of education impacts you as a student. The job market has become much more competitive in the last few years. As companies cut back on labor to stay in business, education has become extremely important for employees who want to be more competitive in their current positions or want to transition into a new career. The level of competition for good jobs has made...
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...or more of three degrees in the nursing field. Two of the more sought after degrees are Associates Degree of Nursing and Baccalaureate Degree of Nursing. These two degrees have many similarities but in the same respect are exceedingly different. Research suggests a vast difference in the competencies regarding nurses with an ADN versus BSN. Title: The differences between nurses prepared at the ADN versus the BSN level Associates Degree of Nursing The ADN came in to play after the World War II when professional nurses, nurses that held a BSN, were in a large shortage. In the year 1948, Dr. Montag from Adelphi School of Nursing advocated to decrease the amount of education a potential nurse had to obtain, from 4-5 year program to a short 2 year program, in hopes these vocational nurses would assist in helping the shortage and she later assisted in the founding of the associates degree program. According to the Adelphi College of Nursing and Public Health the, “Associate degree education for nursing began as part of an experimental project at Teachers College, Columbia University, New York in the 1950s. In her doctoral dissertation, Dr. Montag proposed educating a technical nurse for two years to assist the professional nurse, whom she envisioned as having a baccalaureate degree”. (Adelphi University, 2015) Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Nurses who obtain a baccalaureate degree will spend the first 2 years studying core concepts such as body systems, pathophysiology, pharmacology...
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...Christine Amill Capella University ANALYZING THE IMPACT OF THE WEB The purpose of this paper is to discuss, and briefly analyze Zephry Teachout’s (2009) article, “Will the Web Kill Colleges”. It explores the different ways students are pursuing higher education, and examines the effects online education is having on traditional brick and mortar colleges. Teachout (2009) projects that over the next fifteen years, traditional brick and mortar institutions will offer a larger selection of online courses. The amount of online Colleges and Universities are also expected to increase during this time. George Leef (2013) states “Technological change has made online coursework very competitive with the traditional means of teaching”. He also argues that with the way online education is improving, more students will participate in the type of learning they want, when and where they want to (Leef, 2013). Eventually students will be able to attend the College or University of their choice globally. They will no longer have to worry about traveling, or paying for dorm room expenses. All of this will ultimately affect brick and mortar colleges in a negative way (Teachout, 2009). Teachout (2009) seems to argue in favor of the online learning environment. He claims that the pros outweigh the cons. A few of his key arguments include: lower tuition, increased flexibility, less course redundancy, and the amount of free resources that are available over the web. Having years of experience...
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...academic goals, which was hampered by my parents’ inability to understand the educational system in the United States, and my parents’ limited financial assets. As a result, I knew I would have to depend on outside assistance. This proved to be a difficult task for me, because as a male I felt there was a negative stigma associated with asking for help from an outside source as this may display vulnerability. Nevertheless, with dedication and support from those who I trusted, it made the American dream more possible. My parents’ experiences have led them to have high expectations of me, and encouraged me to aspire for the highest achievement possible considering they were not fortunate enough to have the opportunity to acquire a higher degree than primary school. They were forced to deal with issues of oppression in their home country, involved...
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...incorporated into the upcoming versions. Keywords: CPA, process, advantages and disadvantages, exam, license, salary. CPA Process Anyone who has known a CPA has probably heard how much he/ she had to study and how difficult it was to obtain a CPA license. However, even though it takes additional college education and studying to pass the CPA Exam, it is worth the effort because of the promotions, increased pay, and more credibility that are given to individuals with a CPA license. The CPA Exam is not like any other exam, and the profession does have its pros and cons, just like any other business. What is the CPA Process? Becoming a CPA requires the individual to follow four steps in a sequence. First, the person must graduate from high school. Having a General Education Development (GED) is acceptable as well; however, the SAT or ACT is required for college admission. Second, the person must earn a bachelor’s degree. Most states require at least a bachelor’s degree; some may require a master’s degree in accounting or finance (How to become a CPA). Earning 150 semester hours of instruction is required by state, which is 30 hours beyond the typical four-year bachelor’s degree. In...
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...it would affect me and my children. I know that college classes require many hours of studying and work. I had to ask myself whether or not it was worth it to sacrifice those precious hours of time with my children. In the end I decided to take that leap of faith and continue my education. I know that it is going to require time and hard work but in the end it will be worth it. In my life, I have had to make many difficult decisions. Sometimes I made the wrong decisions and choices whereas others I made the correct choice. So far in my life, one of the most difficult decisions that I’ve had to make is the decision to go back to school and to further my education. I considered many things when making this decision. I thought about how this would affect my children and me in the short and long term. As well as how it would affect my financial situation. Firstly, going back to school is what I feel to be a very positive thing. My children are very young and I want to finish my schooling to become a more positive influence on them. Upon finishing all of my courses and accomplishing my goal to get a degree, accepting a position with my degree backing me, will help me to provide for them. Most importantly, I believe that it will teach them to appreciate the value of obtaining a degree in order further allow them opportunities within life such as having a stable career path. Not only will it influence their appreciation of a degree it will also teach them the value of working and...
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...Baccalaureate Degree Prepared Nurse - Including a Patient Case Scenario Elizabeth A. Borowiak NRS 430V-0109 09/07/2014 ADN vs. BSN – The Big Debate The ADN/BSN debate has been going on for decades. This conflict could possibly negatively affect nurses, our profession and ultimately the patients we serve. There will always be nurses who will excel in the field independent of their educational preparation. Patient’s conditions and the healthcare environment are becoming more complex and having a better-educated workforce helps to improve patient outcomes, but how? What are the differences between a nurse who has her ADN degree versus an RN with a BSN degree? Are there advantages of being a BSN prepared nurse? Nurses today have a difficult time choosing between the Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) and the Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BSN). One might ask, “Why should a nurse take the BSN route when they can take the ADN route and still be a Registered Nurse (RN) in less time and cost” (Moore, 2009). Yes, you can still be an RN, but studies show the ADN prepared nurse will approach clinical situations differently than that of a BSN prepared nurse. The skills differ in many ways, and the BSN prepared nurse is better for patient outcomes. The Associate Degree program teaches nurses the fundamentals and basics of nursing. “The ADN focuses on bedside nursing and technical aspects of the job” (Moore, 2009). Obtaining your Associates Degree is less costly, the degree program...
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...THE UNIFORM TEXAS CPA EXAMINATION: REQUIREMENTS AND PROCESS Prepared for Dr. Newman by Stefanie Chen October 19, 2015 CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY……………………………………………………………………..ii INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………………………........1 REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY FOR AND SIT FOR THE TEXAS CPA EXAM…….............1 Moral character………………………………………………………………………….1 Degrees&150 hours…………………………………………………………………......2 Accounting, business, and ethics courses…………………………………………….....2 FOUR SECTIONS AND TEST STRUCTURES………………………………………….........5 Coverage and structure………………………………………………………………….5 THE RULES, TESTING WINDOWS, AND SITES……………………………………...........6 Rules…………………………………………………………………………………….6 Testing window………………………………………………………………………….6 Testing center……………………………………………………………………………6 PREPARE FOR AND TAKE THE UNIFORM CPA Exam…………………………………….7 Courses and options……………………………………………………………………...8 Taking the Uniform CPA Exam under rules…………………………………………….9 Receiving scores…………………………………………………………………………9 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR TEXAS CPA…………………………………...........10 Submit a licensure application…………………………………………………………10 Ethics exam……………………………………………………………………………..10 Work experience in Texas……………………………………………………………...10 BENEFITS TO BECOME A TEXAS CPA…………………………………………………..11 CONCLUSIONS……………………………………………………………………………….11 WORKS CITED…………………………………………………………………………….....11 EXHIBITS AND NOTES……………………………………………………………………...12 APPENDIXES…………………………………………………………………………………17 Appendix 1-Application of Intent…………………………………………………...
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...skills. I decided the the main focus of this assignment would be on nail art and basic polishing, but I did try learning about gel and a little bit about acrylics as well. However, before buying supplies and starting to practice nail art, it was crucial for me to find a mentor that was experienced in the field to assist me with this project. I originally planned to have Angela and Susan from Alegna Bella Boutique to be my mentors, but they were too busy with clients and suggested that I visit a beauty school instead in order to experience what it would be like in cosmetology school. So, I decided to drop by Paris Beauty College in Concord with my friend Sitara. I had only passed by this place multiple times before my visit, but I knew of a few girls from school that attended classes at Paris. There I met Ms. Amanda, a friendly young who lady teaches at the college. She is a licensed cosmetologist, and I’m glad she agreed to becoming my mentor. In fact, Ms. Amanda has been a mentor for other students’ senior projects in the past and is currently Sitara’s mentor as well. According to Felicia Dye on work.chron.com, cosmetologists like Ms. Amanda are capable and licensed to perform nail services in addition to makeup or hair, while nail technicians/manicurists only specialize in working with nails. The first thing I asked Ms. Amanda was when and why she chose to become a professional cosmetologist/nail technician and she replied, “I decided when I was nineteen, and my mom is in the...
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...Week 10 Discussion 1 From the scenario, suggest one (1) method in which Herb could use a cost-benefit analysis to argue for or against an expansion. Create three (3) optimal decision rules for Katrina’s Candies (e.g.., whether to hire more staff or hire temporary workers to meet production schedules). The cost-benefit analysis that Herb could use to argue for or against an expansion would be the Net Present value method. Net Present Value (NPV) is the present value of net cash inflows generated by a project including salvage value, if any, less the initial investment on the project. It is one of the most reliable measures used in capital budgeting because it accounts for time value of money by using discounted cash inflows. The Net Present Value relies on the concept of opportunity cost to place a value on cash inflows arising from capital investment. Opportunity cost is the calculation of what is scarified or foregone as a result of a particular decision. It is also referred to as the “real” cost of taking some action. It relies on the concept of opportunity cost to place a value on cash inflows arising from capital investment. Present value is the cash equivalent now of a sum receivable at a later date. If we didn’t spend that money and banked it instead, the opportunity cost includes both the initial sum and the interest earned. The Net Present Value method is a technique where cash inflows expected in future years are discounted back to their present value. This...
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