The Right Subject
The general economic downturn in the US is not reflected in all sectors of industry. Department of Labor statistics show that information technology, engineering, health, education and business management are all still growth areas, with a promise of that trend continuing.
University of Phoenix offers a range of program types and learning options in various aspects of business management, marketing , technology , education, nursing and health care. All programs are created in co-operation with business and industry and are continually updated to ensure that they are up-to-date and industry-relevant. The aim at University of Phoenix is to provide students with skills and expertise that will give them an immediate advantage in their workplace.
The Right Way
Working adults rarely have the liberty to give up a wage and few want to surrender the position they have already attained within their organization. At University of Phoenix students can learn on-campus, online or, in certain cases, through a combination of the two. The emphasis is always on flexibility, accessibility and added value to a career.
Campus
University of Phoenix leads the way in adult education with an impressive choice of degree programs and campus locations across the US. Degree programs offered by University of Phoenix campus locations are designed and structured with the needs of busy professionals in mind. For some students the stimulation and interaction of group discussion and the sociability of meeting like-minded people in a classroom environment provides the motivation they need. Campus based learning also provides structure and a space in which the demands of family and friends can't intrude. University of Phoenix recognizes that working adults have other commitments, so students attend classes in the evenings and on weekends. With over 140 campuses across North America, there is a strong likelihood that there is a campus near you.
Online
For some people, scheduling regular time-slots to pursue further education is not a viable option. University of Phoenix Online pioneered online education programs that give greater flexibility and ease of access without any compromise of quality or choice of subjects. Internet use and access is increasing rapidly in the US and commitments don't have to be a barrier to career or personal development. Neither should work commitments such as travel or irregular hours be stumbling points in making the most of the opportunities of continued education. If you have a PC with Internet access, and the drive to widen your career horizons, you have everything you need for an online degree.
Campus and Online
Students who prefer campus-based learning but can't attend class each week can take advantage of University of Phoenix's FlexNet degree format, which allows for a combination of online and campus based classes. You attend your first and last class of each course on campus and the remaining three or four classes are taken via the Internet.
The Right School
The downturn in the US economy means that more people are competing for fewer vacancies and promotions in those industries with the brightest future. University of Phoenix programs reflect the demand in areas predicted to grow over the next ten years and the subjects and courses they offer are designed, specifically for career-minded adults, with the most practical workplace applicability. Earning a bachelor's, master's or higher degree from a respected, accredited university gives a boost to any career. It offers the right subjects, in the right study format for you, at the right time -- now.
About the Author
Karin Evans works for a government agency researching and writing reports to inform policy. Her previous experience includes teaching, editing, and sales and marketing - all in the field of English Literature and Language. Karin has graduate and doctoral degrees in English Language and Literature with a concentration in cultural studies.
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