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How to Be Successful in an Online Program—Advice from Online Students & Alumni
January 23, 2018Have you been considering an online degree but not sure it’s the right move for you? You’re not alone. There are many UGA Online students and alumni who overcame their hesitations so they could achieve more for themselves, for their families and for their communities by earning their degree online…
Set Your New Year’s Resolution by Committing to Online Education
January 11, 2018New Year’s resolutions. We see our friends, family, colleagues, etc. posting about theirs all over social media each January. Even if you aren’t posting about yours, you probably have them. But have you considered using the New Year to kickstart an educational journey, learn…
Reflections on Teaching Online: Craig Piercy, MBT Faculty
November 7, 2017In my 20+ years of teaching in higher education, I have had the opportunity to provide instruction for various types of students and in various formats. These experiences include: in-class instruction to both large (300+ students) and small (10 students) classes at the undergraduate and graduate level; created and implemented…
Q&A Profile: Ashley Reese, MBT
September 28, 2017Ashley Reese graduated with an undergraduate degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Alabama in 2014. She began working as a Software Developer for State Farm after graduating, and in 2016, Reese decided to enroll in the University of Georgia’s online Master of Business and Technology program.
Alumni Q&A: Matthew Alexander, MBT Program
August 17, 2017Q: Which program were you in and when did you complete it? Matthew: I graduated in the spring of 2017 from the Masters in Internet Technology program. Q: Where are you from? Matthew: I was born in India, but have been in the US for the last 17…
MIT Program changes its name to Master of Business and Technology
June 27, 2017The Terry College’s online Master of Internet Technology degree program has been renamed the Master of Business and Technology to more accurately reflect the nature of the program and current industry practices. Designed for working professionals, the part-time program is offered entirely through online courses and can be completed in…
Phillip Manville Q&A Profile
June 21, 2017Phillip Manville attended the University of Georgia as a graduate student, earning a Master of Business and Technology degree. Phillip chose to pursue an online degree due to the difficulty of traveling away from his job as a web developer at Central Georgia Technical College. He attributes his positive…
Amazing Online Student and Lifelong Bulldog Fan Applies Knowledge Gained to His Job at CDC
November 15, 2016As an undergrad, Michael Crawley bounced between colleges and did a stint in the Navy. But he still rooted for the Dogs. “I’ve been a Bulldog fan since I’ve been old enough to even know what football was!” Crawley said with a laugh.
UGA Nationally Reaffirmed as a Top Military School
April 19, 2016Once again, the University of Georgia has been nationally reaffirmed in 2016 as Military Friendly, Best for Vets and a Top Military College/University. Since the establishment of the Student Veterans Resource Center (SVRC) in the spring of 2013, UGA has made significant progress in connecting student veterans to one another, as well as to campus and community resources. UGA continues to maintain active affiliation with both the Student Veterans of America and the Got Your Six campaign, where faculty and staff attend a training session to become certified as veteran-friendly.
Strategies for Successful Graduate Students
April 7, 2016Years spent in graduate school are undoubtedly a stressful and anxiety provoking period in a person’s life. There are academic pressures, family pressures, career pressures and the pressure to balance it all. We know how much more complicated this all gets that you are achieving your degree online. Below are some…