By Dr. Rebekah Anderson and Dr. Charles Johnson
Adjunct Professors, School of Business at American Public University
As technology has changed the landscape of business processes, it has also created a necessity for decision-makers to have the ability to use various tools to create, manipulate, and report data. In business and management, analytics has arisen as a method for less experienced managers to make decisions similar to an experience-based approach.
By Kenneth Desforges
Faculty Member, School of STEM at American Military University
Most cybersecurity job postings require a college degree, certification(s), and experience. To fill the highest paying positions, applicants must have all three.
Members of the American Public University System (American Military University & American Public University) alumni community are an integral part of our success and are often our greatest ambassadors. We believe in celebrating and recognizing their distinguished accomplishments, and are pleased to begin accepting nominations for our 2015 Alumni Awards program.
By: Kristen Carter
Contributor, Career Services
Although a master’s degree may seem like the next step in your academic journey, considering a second bachelor’s degree may be the right choice for you.
By Dr. Latanya Hughes
Assistant Professor, School of Business at American Public University
How close is too close? The issue of personal space and boundaries is a delicate one. The issue of personal space is culture specific.
Americans require a great deal of personal space whereas individuals from Latin countries are more comfortable standing close to others as they interact. Where did all of this originate?
By Dr. Jill Fuson
Faculty Director, School of Business at American Public University
According to recent studies, a college degree is:
By Robert Gordon
Program Director, Reverse Logistics Management at American Public University
In July 2015, the first drone delivery took place in the United States. This joint effort between NASA, the University of Virginia, and an Australian drone manufacturing company made a delivery of pharmaceuticals to a free clinic in Virginia. This historic delivery marks the beginning of a world filled with the conveniences that drones will bring.
As great as this advancement with drones is, the United States is well behind many other industrialized nations. In fact, Switzerland has already started using drones for mail delivery. The U.S. Postal Service is seriously considering using drones, but nothing has been decided yet.
By Dr. Suzanne Minarcine
Faculty Director, School of Business at American Public University
How far do you go in recruiting new employees? One of my business clients is an elite hair salon in Atlanta that serves celebrities and top women executives. I have worked with the owner, Tom, since he started planning the business 10 years ago and he has done a fabulous job building the reputation of his salon. He had the foresight to move into an up-and-coming area and quickly established his reputation.
The salon recently had three new customers who all wanted appointments on the same day at the same time. It took quite a bit to accommodate this request, but Tom is committed to customer service and to meeting customers’ needs and he was able to get two of his stylists to come in on their day off.
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM).
In the latest video featuring cyber security trends for 2015, In Homeland Security’s managing editor Glynn Cosker provides an overview of what to expect in each week of NCSAM and what consumers and businesses can do to stay safe online in our ever-evolving digital world.