Campus News - Issue #258 December 5th, 2011
• Stevens Institute of Technology Offers New Business Intelligence & Analytics Program
• Carroll College Offers New Major in Finance
• Visiting a U.S. Campus From Afar
• President Obama, Bono, and Alicia Keys Observe World AIDS Day at George Washington
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STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY OFFERS NEW BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE & ANALYTICS PROGRAM
The new Master of Science in Business Intelligence & Analytics (BI&A) program is a 36 credit-degree, designed for part-time and full-time students who have completed their undergraduate degrees in science, mathematics, computer science or engineering and are interested in pursuing careers in industry-specific analytical fields (e.g. financial, pharmaceutical, underwriting, manufacturing, information technology, telecommunications,energy and engineering etc.).
The Stevens’ MS BI&A program offers the most advanced curriculum available for leveraging quantitative methods and evidence-based decision making in support of business performance. The program prepares the next generation of business analysts to be leaders in large, complex data management organizations using a cross-disciplinary perspective.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/tq7MuP
CARROLL COLLEGE OFFERS NEW MAJOR IN FINANCE
Carroll College now offers a major in finance to complement our business administration and accounting majors. Our CPA exam pass rates remains at three times the national average. International students are encouraged to apply by 1 March for priority consideration of merit awards ranging from $7,000-$13,000 a year and guaranteed for four years(any major).
At Carroll College, the Finance Major is a diverse area of study that offers students many learning and career opportunities in the world of finance. Students will learn specifics on small business management, personal finance, investment techniques, and banking functions. Teaching methods encompass a variety of learning styles providing an ample supply of experiential learning opportunities, group projects and guest lecturers, as well as the traditional classroom lecture format.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/vHghIe
VISITING A U.S. CAMPUS FROM AFAR
It is often difficult for many international students to travel to the United States and tour college and university campuses. Fortunately, advances in multimedia technology have been providing these students with more opportunities to visit U.S. campuses online, and this virtual experience continues to improve. This recent article from the EducationUSA Iran advising center gives international students advice on exploring U.S. campuses through websites that provide generous pictorial overviews and online video tours.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/sIeY44
PRESIDENT OBAMA, BONO, AND ALICIA KEYS OBSERVE WORLD AIDS DAY AT GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
President Obama, Bono, Alicia Keys and many other special guests spoke at George Washington University to observe World AIDS Day. President Bush (43), President Clinton, and Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete spoke to the crowd via satellite.
The panel discussion was entitled “The Beginning of the End of AIDS.” The topic of conversation included what has already been accomplished with programs like the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the United States’ commitment for the future.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/uGRSPL
Contact an EducationUSA adviser near you for guidance on finding and applying to an accredited U.S. college or university. EducationUSA.state.gov (Note: students must apply for financial aid directly with the institution listed)
An archive of these and other past financial aid and news announcements is available at EducationUSA.info/financial-aid
EducationUSA would like to thank all the institutions, foundations, and other organizations which so generously provide the financial aid and news information contained herein.
