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I often teach our revenue management class, which is part of many of Johnson & Wales’s bachelor degrees in hospitality, and it is one of my favorites. If students have an aptitude for this work, they typically become very interested in a revenue management position and we have helped place many of our graduates into those positions since this course began.
If you have an interest in investment analysis, corporate finance, risk management, or financial planning, consider earning an online bachelor’s degree in finance from Johnson & Wales University!
It’s 2019, and the topic of sustainability—whether it relates to retail, general living practices, or tourism—is top of mind for most consumers. As a traveler, it might seem like the best way to “go green” is to Uber more, drive less, and recycle when you can. But there are so many other things you can do in addition to become a sustainable traveler who is contributing to a lower carbon footprint and a better world for future generations.
The Boston Bruins are competing in the Stanley Cup Finals for the third time this decade as they battle the St. Louis Blues for the National Hockey League championship. The Bruins swept the Blues for the Stanley Cup in 1970 as Bobby Orr scored his iconic “flying goal” to cap the series. This series is much different as both teams are evenly matched and the series looks to be one that may go the full seven games.
A sociology degree is a broad field of study which opens the door to a number of career opportunities. But it’s not always obvious what jobs in sociology are available. If you’re interested in pursuing a bachelor’s in sociology, you might be wondering: What can I do with a sociology degree? Where can I work? What fields, industries and jobs are open to me? Do I need to further my education in order to start my career?
Some people think that learning online is a solitary experience. Unlike the camaraderie that occurs in a traditional college classroom, it’s assumed that online students fly solo — when in fact at Johnson & Wales University Online, nothing could be farther from the truth.
From day one, JWU Online students are surrounded by a support system. Chief among them is a dedicated academic advisor, who helps ensure students' success before they log in to the first class through when they complete their very last assignment and graduate.
With relatively recent campaigns and social media efforts to destigmatize mental illness and depression (see MakeItOK.org, Instagram’s #RealConvo and Facebook’s suicide prevention hub), it’s easy to think we’re only now taking steps to combat mental health issues. Not so.
Leadership at Facebook is facing criticism again for their response to what experts say was a “doctored” video of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi slurring her words during an interview.
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