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Three Simple Ways to Give Your LinkedIn Profile a Boost Today
Your LinkedIn profile is a powerful tool for positioning yourself in your industry and landing a new job. Here are three simple ways to give it a boost.
What to Do After a Job Interview
Help set yourself up for success by following these three essential steps after any job interview.
Three Ways to Make Online Class Discussions More Engaging
Online class discussions give students a chance to share ideas, think critically, and challenge one another. Learn how to make discussions more engaging.
How to Adjust to Online Learning
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many universities have moved courses online for the foreseeable future. Here are three tips for adjusting to online learning.
Why Get a Master of Public Administration Degree?
A Master of Public Administration can help you find a rewarding career in the public or private sector. Consider the exciting possibilities of this degree.
Why You Should Consider a Special Education Certification
Students with diverse learning abilities are present in classrooms across the country, and you can help support them with a special education certification.
Video Conference Tips for Online Study Groups
Take your study group into digital space with these tips for video conferencing.
The Benefits of Hiring a Veteran
Hire a Veteran Day is coming up. Read our blog to learn what makes a veteran an excellent job candidate and how they can fit right in at your workplace.
Four Essential Items to Include in Your Graphic Design Portfolio
The graphic design portfolio is the first impression potential clients and employers receive. Be sure to include these four sections to inform and impress.
Why Connect With an Admissions Counselor?
Admissions counselors serve as a resource for prospective students. Learn the benefits of meeting with a counselor during your admissions process.
How to Master Networking During Your Internship
Networking is a valuable skill for interns to hone because it can help them find jobs after graduation and set them up for success throughout their careers.
Three Tips for Building Your Network in an Online Degree Program
Professional networking is important for starting your career after school. Here are three tips for building your network while in an online degree program.
Four Tips for Adjusting Your Studying Environment to Increase Productivity
Noise, lighting, temperature, and other factors can all affect your productivity. Here are four ways to improve your studying environment.
Skills That Employers Want to See in Graduate Students
Prospective graduate students may wonder which skills employers are looking for. Here are some ways that earning a graduate degree can help them stand out.
Gathering Professional References for Your Job Search
Professional references are essential contacts for many potential employers. Learn more about gathering a robust reference list for your next job search.
Russell Church: How to Start a Career in Cybersecurity
After 25 years working in information technology, Russell Church is learning how to start a career in cybersecurity through the online MPS in Cybersecurity Management program.
11 Tips to Protect Consumer Privacy for 2019 National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
How can businesses ensure consumer privacy? Discover how Tulane University’s master’s in cybersecurity management trains graduates to safeguard consumer data.
AI and Cybersecurity: How New Tech Is Impacting the Industry
Artificial intelligence is here and is making waves in many industries. Learn how AI and cybersecurity are powerfully working together to keep data safe.
5 Cybersecurity Policy Trends
Data breaches seem to occur daily. Find out what cybersecurity policy is doing to prevent these breaches and how you can join the field.
Workplace Cybersecurity 101: Essential Tips for Keeping Company Data Secure
Spotting cyberthreats like malware is a key aspect of cybersecurity 101. Learn how Tulane’s Online MPS in Cybersecurity Management helps you defend company data.
Cybersecurity Skills Gap: Key Needs for Tomorrow’s Workforce
What are the keys to addressing the cybersecurity skills gap? Discover Tulane’s Online Master of Professional Studies in Cybersecurity Management program.
NIST Cybersecurity Framework: 5 Essential Phases for Optimal Security
An effective cybersecurity framework allows companies to protect sensitive data. The NIST cybersecurity framework is the gold standard used to reduce risk.
Itara Uma Sumeros: Inside the Psychology of Cybersecurity
Itara Uma Sumeros brings extensive career experience in marketing and law to her studies in the MPS in Cybersecurity Management program at Tulane University SoPA.
How to Improve Your Organizational Leadership Skills
Organizational leadership skills are critical to the success of all organizations. How do you improve these skills within your company?
Yamuna Bhajana: Building an Advanced IT Management Career
With 11 years of experience in IT and business intelligence, Yamuna Bhajana pursues advanced IT management careers through Tulane’s Online MPS in IT Management.
COVID-19's Impact on Cybersecurity for Remote Employees
Protect your business from cybersecurity concerns when working from home during COVID-19. Review tips from the Emergency and Cybersecurity Department.
Why Are Cover Letters Important?
When applying for a new job, it’s important to draft an eye-catching cover letter. Learn more about making a good first impression on a potential employer.
Business Security Essentials for Corporations, and the Role of a Security Manager
The majority of large American companies have protective cybersecurity policies in place. Here's how security managers manage business security essentials.
Three Things to Consider When Taking a Gap Year
Taking a gap year to travel can be an enriching and educational experience. Here are three factors to consider if you're thinking about taking that break.
Climbing Out of a Professional Hole With the Help of Mentors
By definition, professional setbacks are daunting. However, having the right mentors to guide you in times of need may help you scale any obstacle.
What Is Business Continuity Management?
Protecting your company from unforeseen circumstances requires consistent, rehearsed security management in the form of a solid business continuity plan.
Time Management Tips for Taking Classes With a Full-Time Job
Taking college classes on top of a full-time job is a reality for the modern student. These time management tips can help relieve some stress.
Taking an Emergency Management Career Path: What You Should Know
A career in emergency management can open the door to lucrative and enjoyable jobs. Consider these important qualifications.
Do I Need a Background in Programming to Earn a Computer Science Degree?
Though it can be helpful, you don't need to have any prior programming knowledge to pursue a computer science degree.
How Information Technology Supports Healthcare Professionals
Information Technology provides healthcare professionals with data storage solutions and monitoring systems that improve service delivery.
How to Get to Know Your Classmates in Online Courses
Having the convenience and flexibility of online courses doesn't mean sacrificing social connections. Here's how to balance the two with ease.
Guide to Protecting Young Online Gamers: Fortnite Scams and More
Scammers are finding new ways to compromise young gamer’s data. Learn how you can prevent this today!
Four Questions to Ask Yourself If You're Considering the Value of a Master's Degree
If you're among the many who wonder if graduate school is really worth it, here are some ways you can determine if it's a good fit for you.
Kenlie Fite: My Journey Back to School
Read one SoPA alumna's story as she faced her fears and went back to school. She hopes her story encourages other adults to invest in their futures.
How to Craft a Strong Statement of Purpose for Any Graduate School Application
The statement of purpose is one of the most important parts of any grad school application. Guide your writing process with these essential steps.
Scholarship Opportunities for Veterans and Active Duty Members
In an effort to give back to those who give so much, there are many scholarships for veterans and active-duty members. Learn more about these opportunities.
Where Law and Engineering Meet: Mark Melasky
Tulane SoPA helps students pursue careers in the growing technology field. Learn how adjunct professor, Mark Melasky helps entrepreneurs patent inventions.
Three Tips for Earning a Master's Degree While Working Full-Time
With dedication, a change in routine, and time management skills, working adults like you can earn a master's degree without quitting your full-time job.
Philanthropy, Crisis Response, and Public Administration
During large-scale crises, it is important to be mindful of the role philanthropy plays. Read our ideas on how you can use philanthropy to help in a crisis.
Test Taking Tips for Online Learners
When it comes to online learning, taking that first online test can be intimidating. These online test-taking tips will set every student up for success.
Back to School: Receiving College Credit for Prior Learning Experiences
Many people enter a degree program after gaining real-world experience, and these students are often eligible to receive college credit for prior learning.
Cloud Computing and Politics: The Future of Voting Services and Security
This article will explore how cloud computing is impacting election security. It will begin with a brief introduction of cloud computing before delving into the applications of cloud computing for voter services. The article will outline the many uses of cloud computing in elections, including:
● Increasing bandwidth of websites providing voting information on election days
● Providing cost-effective data storage for political organizations
● Securely storing voter registration and ballot data
● Facilitating overseas voting for military personnel
● Providing live election-night results
To contextualize the use-cases for cloud computing in elections, the article will provide specific examples of how political organizations have used cloud services like McAfee and Amazon Web Services. Examples may include:
● The National Democratic Institute
● The League of Women Voters
● The Democratic National Committee