Doctorate Degree Holder Becomes Secretary General of Unesco
The SHRM findings show that more than one third of the organizations view the online degrees as favorably as the traditional degrees. Almost half of the employers say that if the there were two job applicants with the same experience; it would make no difference whether they had obtained degree online or on campus.
The online degree holders are being considered not only for the entry level jobs, but also for the top level posts in various fields. Recently, an online doctoral degree holder, Allison Flax-Archer, have been appointed secretary general of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) National Commission for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). As per the US Bureau of Labor Statistics the doctoral degree holders earn much higher salaries than their less educated counterparts. Almeda University has proven ideal for many people seeking advanced education because of the wide range of Associate’s, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees offered through diverse fields, including business, arts and sciences, and most technical fields.
Flax-Archer will serve as the liaison between the BVI office and UNESCO’s world headquarters in Paris, France. She will manage the daily activities of the National Commission secretariat, coordinate UNESCO projects, administer financial contributions and evaluate financial reports.
A recent study conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) says that the popularity of the online education is growing and more number of employers are accepting the online qualifications. As per results of the poll conducted by SHRM, 87 percent of the employers agree or strongly agree that today the online degrees are viewed more favorably than they were viewed five years ago. To meet the requirements of the employers and the demands of the students, Almeda University has been offering online degrees through cutting edge curriculum design.
The SHRM findings show that more than one third of the organizations view the online degrees as favorably as the traditional degrees. Almost half of the employers say that if the there were two job applicants with the same experience; it would make no difference whether they had obtained degree online or on campus. In fact almost 79% of the organizations say that in the last 12 months they have hired a job applicant with online degree.
Almeda University offers different majors that can be completed online. Some of the degrees being offered by the university are arts, science, business administration, commerce, social work, theology, and others. It also offers various doctoral programs. The students get wide range of options for the online degree that fit their interests.
The online degrees are being considered particularly more acceptable for the entry level jobs as the 83% of the employers view online degree credentials as perfectly acceptable. Almost 56% of the employers consider online degrees acceptable for the mid-level, analyst or specialist positions. Finally, 39%employers consider online degree acceptable for the management positions as well.
The results of the extensive study conducted by SHRM does shows favorable acceptance for the online degrees. However, before taking admission in any of the online institutes, the students should make sure that the institute is accredited and that the curriculum of the course gives them the skills that they need to meet their goals. If chosen carefully, the online degree can be equally beneficial for the high school students as well as the experienced professionals.
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