Sustainable Tourism (Graduate Certificate)

The College of Public Service and Community Solutions Offered by ASU’s School of Community Resources and Development, this graduate level certificate program is intended for professionals who work in or desire to work in the tourism industry. You will explore the practice of management and development of sustainable tourism businesses and destinations. In completing the certificate, you will gain knowledge in topics such as the integration of...

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Social Entrepreneurship (Graduate Certificate)

The College of Public Service and Community Solutions With nonprofit and social sector groundings, this transdisciplinary program combines social entrepreneurship with innovative community development, providing a basis for exploring capacity building, and fostering positive change for organizations, corporations, societies, and economies. Consisting of 15 hours of graduate credit coursework, the certificate is designed for both policy- and entrepreneurship-oriented...

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Law Enforcement Administration (Graduate Certificate)

The College of Public Service and Community Solutions You will learn how to lead in a public agency, learn about challenges related to management, and will gain an understanding of the policy development process. The certificate is designed to give you a solid foundational understanding of law enforcement agency administration, leadership, and policy analysis. This fifteen credit-hour program includes four required courses and one elective from...

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Applied Business Data Analytics (Undergraduate Certificate)

W. P. Carey School of Business Delivered by the highly ranked W. P. Carey School of Business, students in the online undergraduate certificate in Applied Business Data Analytics benefit from taking courses from the same world-renowned faculty who teach on-ground. The program explores practical uses for computer-based tool suites that are capable of managing large amounts of data while providing sophisticated but simple to use means to manage and...

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MBA/MSE - EE

W. P. Carey School of Business & Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering Delivered entirely over the Internet to fit your demanding schedule, you’ll earn the highly ranked W. P. Carey MBA and Ira A. Fulton Schools MSE EE degrees more quickly and at a lower cost than pursuing each degree separately. The online MBA is one of the best in the country and is ranked top-5 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. As a student in this program,...

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MBA - W. P. Carey Online Program

W. P. Carey School of Business Delivered entirely over the Internet, the Online MBA is ideal for career professionals who need flexibility, convenience, and quality. Ranked Top 5 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the W. P. Carey Online MBA delivers a comprehensive business curriculum, many ways to customize your MBA to your goals, and personal support every step of the way. Earn the same highly ranked MBA as full-time and part-time...

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Information Management (MS)

W. P. Carey School of Business The MSIM program curriculum allows you to immediately apply new knowledge, giving your organization a competitive advantage. Earn the same degree as on-campus, Evening MSIM students, but enjoy the flexibility of a 16-month program delivered 100 percent online. Program highlights include: A 16-month lock-step program with an intensive state-of-the-art curriculum Offered within an AACSB-accredited business school...

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Industrial Engineering MBA/MS

W. P. Carey School of Business & Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering Delivered entirely over the Internet to fit your demanding schedule, you’ll earn the highly ranked W.P. Carey MBA and Ira A. Fulton Schools MS IE degrees more quickly and at a lower cost than pursuing each degree separately. The online MBA is one of the best in the country and is ranked top-5 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. As a student in this program, you...

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Global Management (MGM) - Thunderbird

Thunderbird School of Global Management The MGM educates global business leaders through a combination of general management coursework, regional studies, cross-cultural insight, and foreign language components. It is designed to develop your ability to lead and manage people across borders and across all levels of an organization. The program’s innovative philosophy guides you through a strategic progression of every facet of international management,...

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Business Analytics (MS)

W. P. Carey School of Business From smart phones to social media to the emerging "Internet of Things," companies need to manage complex data every day. This explosion of big data impacts every part of the global economy, and the demand for business analytics specialists is expected to reach 1.5 million jobs by 2018, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Program Highlights A 16-month lock-step program with state-of-the-art curriculum;...

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Technological Entrepreneurship and Management (BS)

Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering The online technological entrepreneurship and management degree bridges the gap between technology and business for students who want to launch their own technology-based ventures, profit or non-profit, or prepare for a career in product/service design and development or technology management. As a student in this program, you will have the opportunity to learn to start, finance and operate businesses and nonprofit...

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Organizational Leadership (BA)

College of Letters and Sciences The BA in organizational leadership is a 120 credit hour degree program, which includes a minimum of 45 upper division hours. These courses include upper division classes in Humanities, Arts and Design and Social-Behavioral Sciences. In your senior year, you will participate in small-group study and research, craft projects that demonstrate the skills and knowledge you have developed in the degree and construct...

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Operations Management (Applied Science BAS)

Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering This program is a flexible, 60-credit-hour degree designed specifically for students who have earned an Associate of Applied Science from a regionally accredited institution. The BAS degree combines the technical experience gained in your associate degree program with a broader educational experience in management, leadership, critical thinking and communications. The BAS with a concentration in operations...

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Interdisciplinary Studies (Organizational Studies) (BA)

College of Letters and Sciences The BIS in organizational studies is intended for students seeking an interdisciplinary degree and possessing a desire to learn about the dynamics of contemporary organizations. Via the organizational studies curriculum, you will gain valuable knowledge of management styles, communication strategies, technologies, diversity, ethics and politics. All course work for organizational studies is offered online, giving...

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Interdisciplinary Studies (BA)

College of Letters and Sciences As an Interdisciplinary Studies student, you take an active role in designing your own educational plans to help match your defined career goals. The degree emphasizes written communication, versatility, self-assessment and critical thinking - essential skills for navigating today's dynamic world. You could choose to integrate entertainment technology and business, applied psychology and social welfare, communication...

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Business - Sustainability (BA)

W. P. Carey School of Business As a student studying business with a focus on sustainability, you'll become prepared to meet the growing demand for leaders in sustainability, especially in relation to global businesses. You will develop an expertise in the societal, scientific, and business aspects of sustainability and become fluent in understanding, evaluating, and acting upon sustainability and eco-friendly issues, as well as decision making...

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Business - Retail Management (BA)

W. P. Carey School of Business The curriculum for this program was developed in collaboration with faculty and industry professionals to provide a curriculum responsive to industry needs. Some of the courses you'll take as a student studying business with a concentration in retail management include Leading Organizations, Quality Management/Measurement, and Essentials of Services Marketing. As a graduate of this program, you'll gain broad preparation...

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Business - Global Logistics Management (BA)

W. P. Carey School of Business As a student studying business with a concentration in global logistics management, this program will help you think strategically and analytically in approaching the complex process of managing, coordinating and transporting goods. You'll learn to communicate effectively and lead with a focus on efficiency, effectiveness and increasing profits. Career opportunities for logistics management professionals fall within...

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Business - Global Leadership (BA)

W. P. Carey School of Business As a student studying business with a concentration in global leadership, you'll study international management and leadership and have the opportunity to select a track in Latin American studies or from other parts of the world. You'll take a range of courses including Global Justice, Comparative Politics, Principles of International Business, and Global Marketing Management. You'll become fluent in cultural sensitivity...

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Business - Food Industry Management (BA)

W. P. Carey School of Business - Morrison School of Agribusiness There is a growing demand for professional management in an industry that is becoming increasingly competitive, sophisticated and global. As a Food Industry Management student, you'll learn mission-critical skills in applied finance, strategy, marketing, human resource, and supply-chain management necessary for success in any food-related enterprise. You'll be able to identify...

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Business - Communication (BA)

aW. P. Carey School of Business Business communication has exploded as a distinct professional field as companies require rapid and considered responses, from conveying ordinary information to crisis communications. This innovative, interdisciplinary program will prepare you for positions in a variety of professions in which business and communication play an important role in ensuring success. The Bachelor of Arts in business and communication...

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MIT scientists create hydrogel smart wound dressing

Cambridge, Massachusetts — Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) released a new hydrogel last month; a water-based, flexible, smart wound dressing that is capable of holding small electronics to read skin temperature and automatically deliver the drugs required by patients. “Electronics are usually hard and dry, but the human body is soft and wet. These two systems have drastically different properties. If you want to...

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Commuter Warning: The Harvard University marching band has taken over the MBTA Red Line

Head’s up for anyone expecting a nice peaceful commute home this afternoon: The Harvard University marching band has apparently taken over an MBTA Red Line train. Word is spreading via social media that the festive noise polluters and jolly brass-holes are roving the cars in rather large numbers. On Twitter, Alyssa Hassan reports that in one particular car, there are roughly 8 to 10 band members, including “a sax, tuba, snare drum, & other...

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Harvard study: Chemical linked to ‘popcorn lung’ found in most e-cigarette juices

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts — Researchers say a flavoring chemical linked to severe respiratory disease can be found in most e-cigarettes. The Harvard University study says more than 75% of flavored e-cigarettes contain “diacetyl.” The chemical has been linked to a debilitating respiratory disease known as “popcorn lung.” The disease first appeared in workers who inhaled artificial butter flavoring from microwave popcorn. The study also found...

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Two Caltech Alumni Receive Breakthrough Prize

Two Caltech alumni, Arthur McDonald (PhD '70) and Ian Agol (BS '92), have been named recipients of 2016 Breakthrough Prize awards. The prizes, which each carry a monetary award of $3 million, are given annually for achievements in mathematics and science to "encourage more pioneering research and celebrate scientists as the heroes they truly are," says Mark Zuckerberg, one of the prizes' founders. The 2016 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics...

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Simon Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Barry M. Simon, the International Business Machines (IBM) Professor of Mathematics and Theoretical Physics at Caltech, has been awarded the 2016 Leroy Steele Prize for Lifetime Achievement of the American Mathematical Society (AMS) for his "tremendous impact on the education and research of a whole generation of mathematical scientists through his significant research achievements, highly influential books, and mentoring of graduate students and...

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Veterans Day 2015, Caltech

On Wednesday, November 11, in commemoration of Veterans Day, Caltech honored its veterans with a breakfast and panel discussion held at the Athenaeum. "I'm so happy that Caltech is recognizing veterans," said Ciro Diaz, associate director of IT support services in IMSS. The event commenced with the National Anthem sung by the Caltech chorale members in the presence of cadets from Blair High School's Junior ROTC program and color guard. After...

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Where the orthodox and unorthodox meet ( Poet and musician Alicia Jo Rabins to read and perform at Harvard Hillel)

By Sarah Sweeney, Harvard Staff Writer Alicia Jo Rabins stood looking at the girls in long skirts waiting outside the locked doors of her Barnard College dorm and wondered what was going on. It was a Saturday, Shabbat, and though Rabins was technically Jewish, she had been raised in a secular household in a Baltimore suburb, mostly clueless about her religious heritage. “Finally, I asked one of the girls, and she said, ‘Oh, we don’t use electricity...

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What’s past is prologue ( During Harvard appearance, Coates probes ongoing problems in criminal justice system)

By Christina Pazzanese, Harvard Staff Writer Ongoing racial discrimination and institutional failures to dampen such abuses are roiling many college campuses, amid the larger national conversation spurred by the Black Lives Matter movement. In the swirl, few writers have so artfully articulated their era as the influential, best-selling author Ta-Nehisi Coates. The national correspondent for The Atlantic and a 2015 MacArthur Foundation fellowship...

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New exoplanet in our neighborhood

Though likely uninhabitable, planet is rocky, Earth-sized, and near enough for study of its atmosphere. Jennifer Chu | MIT News Office November 11, 2015 Scientists have discovered a new exoplanet that, in the language of “Star Wars,” would be the polar opposite of frigid Hoth, and even more inhospitable than the deserts of Tatooine. But instead of residing in a galaxy far, far away, this new world is, galactically speaking, practically next...

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DOE’s Kenderdine outlines nation’s energy priorities

Former executive director of MIT Energy Initiative describes roadmap for averting devastating climate change. David L. Chandler | MIT News Office November 10, 2015 Melanie Kenderdine, as the first executive director of the MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI), helped to launch an international program to increase women’s participation and leadership in the energy field called Clean Energy Education and Empowerment, or C3E, in 2012. Last Thursday, Kenderdine,...

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Streamlining mobile image processing MIT News Office

Technique for mobile image processing in the cloud cuts bandwidth use by more than 98 percent. Larry Hardesty | MIT News Office  November 13, 2015 As smartphones become people’s primary computers and their primary cameras, there is growing demand for mobile versions of image-processing applications. Image processing, however, can be computationally intensive and could quickly drain a cellphone’s battery. Some mobile applications try to...

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Harvard today

Today Harvard is composed of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, including Harvard College, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and the Division of Continuing Education.The University has a regular enrollment of 17,000, plus some 30,000 other students who take credit courses, non-credit courses, and seminar...

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History of Harvard University

A Brief History When you attend Harvard College, you become a part of the rich, storied history of the nation’s oldest institutions of higher learning. Founded in 1636, Harvard has undergone countless changes over the centuries, yet has always maintained its core as a haven for the world’s most ambitious scholars. Academics Harvard was founded in 1636 and named for its first donor, the Reverend John Harvard. It was granted a charter by the Colony of Massachusetts in 1650, under whose authority the University of today still operates.For...

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Mission & Vision Harvard University

Mission The mission of Harvard College is to educate the citizens and citizen-leaders for our society. We do this through our commitment to the trans-formative power of a liberal arts and sciences education. Beginning in the classroom with exposure to new ideas, new ways of understanding, and new ways of knowing, students embark on a journey of intellectual transformation.  Through a diverse living environment, where students live with people who are studying different topics, who come from different walks of life and have evolving...

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