Becoming a Software Engineer: Daiyin’s career-switching journey
Open doors with Northeastern’s Master of Science in Information Systems Lifelong learner and career switcher, Daiyin Yu, sought flexible, affordable options for online education. Previously having achieved a law degree, Daiyin pivoted her interest towards a more technical field at her “dream school”, Northeastern University. In the online Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS)…
Progress your career with the iMBA from Gies College of Business
Claire recently completed the iMBA from Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). Ranked “#1 Biggest B-School Innovation of the Decade” from Poets&Quants, the iMBA program includes learners from nearly 100 countries across the globe and 88 of the Fortune 100 companies. The diversity of the class profile allows learners like…
The far-reaching applications of an Executive MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Nicolas is an airline pilot and a consultant for aviation and educational companies. Working internationally across multiple career fields in roles where innovation and entrepreneurship are key, Nicolas recently chose to advance his skills by earning the Executive MSc in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from HEC Paris on Coursera. Since HEC Paris is known for having…
Leadership for engineers: How one manager is investing in himself and his team
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and insights on how you use ChatGPT to enhance your resume—and for your tips to avoid over-embellishment. We’re excited to keep talking about ways we’re using GenAI tools to boost productivity in future issues. This week, however, we thought we’d shine the spotlight on someone like you, a learner,…
Blueprint for success: Lisa’s degree story began with two certificates from HEC Paris
Lisa is a proud mom and homeschool teacher in Barbados, the most easterly island of the Caribbean Archipelago. She dreams of starting a business that supports other businesses caring for their employees. She wants to provide them with health services that feel safe to access. With this dream in mind, Lisa is earning her MSc…
Jasmine’s Journey: Continuing Her Georgetown Education Through Coursera
When you earn a degree on Coursera, you get the same diploma as on-campus students. It’s why many learners pick Coursera! Don’t believe us? Take it from Jasmine, a former on-campus student at Georgetown. Complete your education on Coursera. Jasmine looks forward to graduating with her Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies this spring. At…
From Marine Corps to Georgetown: How Mack Found Success in the BLS Program
Earning a degree while juggling work and personal commitments can be a daunting task but as a retired Marine, Mack has experience in meeting difficult challenges. With the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies (BLS) from Georgetown University, Mack has found the flexible, affordable, and supportive program he needs in order to pursue his career…
A Lifelong Learner Earns the Gies iMSA to Further Stand Out
For over two decades, Eric has been an integral part of AT&T, a company that’s experienced staggering growth and transitions over the years. He’s contributed to its evolution at many job levels, starting as an intern and paving a unique career path in multiple roles on several teams, eventually landing in finance. Yet, there came…
How a Film Industry Professional Decided to Pursue the Gies iMBA
When Ines Weitgasser first started out, her passion for storytelling and creativity led her to Los Angeles, where she began working for TV and film studios doing post-production. “I was always interested in creative work and working with a team of motivated professionals,” she said about her time in Hollywood. But after ten years, she…
Learn how Valentina went from employee to self-employed by advancing her project management skills
Meet Valentina, who’s learning from Charlotte, North Carolina! Valentina is a certified Scrum Master and project management professional (PMP) working in the IT industry. Read about her inspiring journey from learner to team lead. I originally received my degree in Industrial Engineering from the Universidad del Norte. After graduating, I spent years working in the…
