Deciding between which type of graduate degree you want to pursue can be difficult. Between an MBA, MS, MA, and more it can be tricky to choose what’s best for you. However, according to Johnson & Wales University’s Karen Silva Ed.D., the MBA is the “gold standard” when it comes to graduate degrees related to business. “It covers all areas of business-operations; decision making, marketing, leadership, finance, accounting, ethics, etc, therefore individuals obtaining this degree have a well-rounded approach to business management,” she said.

If you are a big sports fan and love athletic events, sports management could be the right career for you. The best first step to getting into sports management is to earn your degree and apply for an internship in a position related to the career of your dreams.

Patrick Leary, ED.D., Johnson & Wales University department chair and associate professor of Sports, Entertainment, Event - Management programs said, “Undoubtedly, an internship or the requisite field experience is now a ‘must have’ versus a ‘nice to have’ for any graduate looking to break into the sports industry.”

Let’s start with the simple question one may ask when interested in starting a career in corporate training—what is a corporate trainer?

Basically, a corporate trainer is someone who teaches in a corporate setting. They ensure that employees are educated on relevant topics to the business.

With classes underway and the weeks moving along rapidly, many students become so focused on their studies that their nutrition falls to the wayside. Add on the stress of exams and late-night snack breaks while studying, and you soon have a recipe for disaster.