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- Online Education Leader Ashworth College Featured by National Education Report
- Western Governors University Launches Online Bachelor's Degree in Sales and Sales Management
- Western Governors University Launches Online Bachelor's Degree in Sales and Sales Management
| Online Education Leader Ashworth College Featured by National Education Report Posted: 20 May 2010 06:17 AM PDT NORCROSS, Ga., May 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ashworth College, a leader in online education, is being featured by the television series National Education Report for its distinguished contributions to the advancement of distance education, both nationally and internationally. National Education Report produces an ongoing series of documentaries about the latest educational topics and trends, including important issues facing students and professionals today. During the month of May, a segment featuring Ashworth College (http://www.ashworthcollege.edu) will air on public and cable stations around the globe, including on the award-winning Great America. Great America is a series of quality programming produced specifically for Public Television, hosted by former 20/20 news anchor Hugh Downs and viewed nationally and internationally by more than 96 million people each day. The short documentary will also be available online via the Ashworth College website and YouTube. The video highlights the educational needs of today's adult worker and the positive role Ashworth plays in shaping the future of education through accessible and affordable online degree programs. An overview of the institution is provided through interviews with President and CEO Gary Keisling; Dr. F. Milton Miller, Ed.D, Vice President of Education; John Riser, Director of Educational Operations; Connie White, Director of Education Services; and Melissa Maddox, Military Education Manager. The segment also includes interviews with several current Ashworth students. Topics include the financial advantages of online learning, the convenience of self-paced study, Ashworth's high levels of student support, and the quality of its nationally accredited online education programs. With the increasing costs of higher education at traditional brick and mortar institutions, it is no surprise that the growing popularity of distance education and Ashworth College is attracting students from across the United States, within the military and from more than 100 countries. "Having the right education and the right career skills is more important than ever," Keisling said. "We provide the best programs and the best support for our students so that they can achieve their goals." Other program highlights include the growing popularity of Ashworth's active online social communities and their appeal to various student segments, including military and corporations. About Ashworth College Ashworth College, a leader in online education, offers students worldwide more than 100 career-focused online high school and online career diplomas; undergraduate and graduate online certificate programs; and online Associate degree, online Bachelor's degree and online Master's degree programs that are affordable and fit the busy schedules of working adults. Ashworth also offers specialized programs to corporate partners, active duty military personnel, military spouses, and homeschoolers. Headquartered in Norcross, GA, Ashworth is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). The Accrediting Commission of the DETC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. Ashworth High School is further accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI). For more information, visit AshworthCollege.edu. Available Topic Expert(s): For information on the listed expert(s), click appropriate link. Dr. F. Milton Miller https://profnet.prnewswire.com/Subscriber/ExpertProfile.aspx?ei=85821 Gary Keisling https://profnet.prnewswire.com/Subscriber/ExpertProfile.aspx?ei=93046 SOURCE Ashworth College
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| Western Governors University Launches Online Bachelor's Degree in Sales and Sales Management Posted: 20 May 2010 03:16 PM PDT Posted on: Thursday, 20 May 2010, 16:19 CDT New Degree Program Includes Two Key Sales Certifications SALT LAKE CITY, May 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Western Governors University's College of Business is now enrolling students for its newest degree program, the B.S. in Sales and Sales Management. Created for sales professionals who want to advance their careers by completing an accredited bachelor's degree in their field, the new online program combines professional selling skills with business management coursework. In addition, it includes two industry-recognized sales certifications at no additional cost: Action Selling Sales Skills Certification and SMEI's Certified Sales Executive (CSE®). (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081030/DC42901LOGO) "This new program is ideal for sales professionals who are ready to take the next step in their careers as managers, trainers, or even entrepreneurs, and are looking for the additional skills and credibility that a bachelor's degree provides," said WGU Vice President of Marketing & Enrollment Patrick Partridge. "The coursework has been developed in collaboration with leaders in the sales management field, ensuring that it is relevant and meaningful to our students and their employers." Like all WGU degree programs, the B.S. in Sales and Sales Management is online and competency-based, allowing students to advance by demonstrating their knowledge and skill in required coursework rather than earning credits for time spent in a classroom. Tuition, which is charged for six-month terms rather than semesters or credit hours, is affordable at $2,890 per term. And, students with prior education or experience or those who can commit additional time to their studies may be able to accelerate their programs, saving both time and money. The Western Governors University College of Business offers nine online bachelor's and master's degree programs. WGU's online bachelor's degree in Business Management and MBA programs have earned top rankings on GetEducated.com's lists of the Best Buys - Online Bachelor's Degrees in Business and Management and Online MBAs. Online degree programs include:
To learn more about WGU's new online degree in Sales and Sales Management, go to www.wgu.edu/salesdegree. About Western Governors University (WGU) "[WGU is] the best relatively cheap university you've never heard of."- TIME magazine Recently featured on the NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, WGU is the only university in the U.S. offering competency-based degree programs and the only non-profit, fully online university in the country. WGU offers degree programs in Business, Education, Information Technology, and Healthcare Professions, including Nursing. Since its inception in 1997, WGU has grown into a national university, serving more than 19,000 students in all 50 states. WGU is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). WGU's Teachers College is the first and only exclusively online provider of teacher education to receive accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). WGU nursing programs have been accredited by the Commission for Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The university has earned the support of more than 20 leading corporations and foundations. They include institutions such as AT&T, Dell, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Lumina Foundation, Hewlett-Packard, HCA, Microsoft, Oracle, Qwest, SunGard Higher Education, Sun Microsystems, American Express, and Zions Bank. More information is available at www.wgu.edu. SOURCE Western Governors University Source: PR Newswire Five Filters featured article: The Art of Looking Prime Ministerial - The 2010 UK General Election. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| Western Governors University Launches Online Bachelor's Degree in Sales and Sales Management Posted: 20 May 2010 02:19 PM PDT New Degree Program Includes Two Key Sales Certifications SALT LAKE CITY, May 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Western Governors University's College of Business is now enrolling students for its newest degree program, the B.S. in Sales and Sales Management. Created for sales professionals who want to advance their careers by completing an accredited bachelor's degree in their field, the new online program combines professional selling skills with business management coursework. In addition, it includes two industry-recognized sales certifications at no additional cost: Action Selling Sales Skills Certification and SMEI's Certified Sales Executive (CSE®). (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081030/DC42901LOGO) "This new program is ideal for sales professionals who are ready to take the next step in their careers as managers, trainers, or even entrepreneurs, and are looking for the additional skills and credibility that a bachelor's degree provides," said WGU Vice President of Marketing & Enrollment Patrick Partridge. "The coursework has been developed in collaboration with leaders in the sales management field, ensuring that it is relevant and meaningful to our students and their employers." Like all WGU degree programs, the B.S. in Sales and Sales Management is online and competency-based, allowing students to advance by demonstrating their knowledge and skill in required coursework rather than earning credits for time spent in a classroom. Tuition, which is charged for six-month terms rather than semesters or credit hours, is affordable at $2,890 per term. And, students with prior education or experience or those who can commit additional time to their studies may be able to accelerate their programs, saving both time and money. The Western Governors University College of Business offers nine online bachelor's and master's degree programs. WGU's online bachelor's degree in Business Management and MBA programs have earned top rankings on GetEducated.com's lists of the Best Buys – Online Bachelor's Degrees in Business and Management and Online MBAs. Online degree programs include:
To learn more about WGU's new online degree in Sales and Sales Management, go to www.wgu.edu/salesdegree. About Western Governors University (WGU) "[WGU is] the best relatively cheap university you've never heard of."– TIME magazine Recently featured on the NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, WGU is the only university in the U.S. offering competency-based degree programs and the only non-profit, fully online university in the country. WGU offers degree programs in Business, Education, Information Technology, and Healthcare Professions, including Nursing. Since its inception in 1997, WGU has grown into a national university, serving more than 19,000 students in all 50 states. WGU is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). WGU's Teachers College is the first and only exclusively online provider of teacher education to receive accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). WGU nursing programs have been accredited by the Commission for Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The university has earned the support of more than 20 leading corporations and foundations. They include institutions such as AT&T, Dell, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Lumina Foundation, Hewlett-Packard, HCA, Microsoft, Oracle, Qwest, SunGard Higher Education, Sun Microsystems, American Express, and Zions Bank. More information is available at www.wgu.edu. SOURCE Western Governors University
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