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Finance

Set yourself apart and showcase your business skills with a minor in finance.

Pair your undergraduate degree with a minor in finance. You’ll develop essential analytical and critical thinking skills while building your knowledge of finance. Worldwide, businesses and organizations seek employees with strong analytical, business, and finance knowledge. Students who declare this minor are more marketable upon graduation and set themselves apart from other job applicants.

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cryptocurrency
cryptocurrency
June 7th, 2021
by JWU

What is Cryptocurrency and How Does it Work?

Cryptocurrency is a hot topic these days, with tech gurus and novices alike getting in the game in hopes of scoring major profits. The concept behind this revolutionary technology and monetary system is compelling, but does it really deserve all the hype?

If you're not sure whether to make the next move as a crypto miner or investor, you're certainly not alone. Several noteworthy risks accompany today's crypto endeavors, so it's unwise to enter this often-complex world without at least a basic understanding of how it works and where pitfalls might exist.

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master's degree in finance
May 17th, 2021
by JWU

What Can You Do with a Master of Science in Finance?

A master's degree has become an increasingly valuable asset for professionals in various fields today. There's no question that a program for graduates is a major life commitment that requires varying but substantial measures of energy, time, money, and self-motivation.

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investing for beginners
investing for beginners
April 29th, 2021
by JWU

Beginner's Guide on How to Start Investing

The term “investing” can feel like a daunting thing meant for men in suits with thousands to stash. In reality, people can build wealth by developing good habits of saving up money every month—even if they can only start with a few dollars. And, in today’s world, investing can all be done from the comfort of your home, right on the convenient screen of your nearest online device.

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man on computer
January 14th, 2021
by JWU

Want Job Security? Consider These 8 Careers

Could the job of your dreams also be a job with a steady paycheck, even when the economy is at its rockiest? Here are several exciting careers with solid job security and competitive wages:

1. Psychologist

The stigma of mental health is quickly changing, and, many now equate the mental and emotional treatments provided by psychologists to the physical concerns handled by physicians.

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online degree in finance
online degree in finance
December 8th, 2020
by JWU

What Can You Do With a Finance Degree?

There’s no doubt that those with a finance degree have plenty of options when it comes to careers. There are many different work environments that are in need of finance professionals, from the private sector to government agencies to banking institutions and everything in between. The roles they fill are varied, including the management and analysis of things like investments, financial planning, risk assessment, credit, loans, and the list goes on.

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Acc<u>o</u>unting

Learn the foundational skills you need to make business decisions with a certificate in accounting from Johnson & Wales. In this online program, you will explore the basic principles, practices, and theories of financial accounting, as well as how organizations use information internally for planning, controlling, and decision-making. Topics of study include budget preparation, auditing, specialized accounting software, and tax preparation, among others.

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April 29th, 2020
by Ross Perry

Alum Catch Up: Samantha Kim '11 '16

When we last caught up with Samantha Kim ’11 ’16 in 2017, the MMA enthusiast and recent MBA – Finance grad was stepping into the corporate ring for the first time. Now with a new degree under her belt, the gloves were off.

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April 16th, 2020
by JWU

FAQ: Financial Aid and COVID-19

With fear over the spread of COVID-19 sweeping the nation, many people have been affected in one way or another. In the recent weeks with news changing daily, we have heard a lot from both our current and prospective students asking if financial aid will be impacted. In hopes of easing some nerves, we have asked Michelle Doss, a financial planner for the Johnson & Wales College of Online Education, about the most common questions she has been receiving in hopes of giving our students some clarity.

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stock trader with head in hands
March 24th, 2020
by Randy Kemnitz - Ph.D. - CFP

What to do When the Stock Market Goes Down

What to do with this “Black Swan?” No, not the Natalie Portman movie.

Author and professor Nassim Taleb suggests Black Swans are events characterized by a surprise that has a major impact. In the investment world, we are living in a Black Swan with a volatile investment market surprised by COVID-19, which has impacted the market value considerably.

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