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What Are the Advantages of an Interdisciplinary Degree?

Curious about interdisciplinary degrees? We explain what they are, give examples of real interdisciplinary degree programs, and explore their advantages.

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What is an online certificate, and why should I earn one?

Let’s face it: You have big goals for your future. But you also have a busy life. It can be hard to see how you’ll get the education you need to reach your career goals when your time is limited. Luckily, that’s where online certificates come in.

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Advice from a Computer Science Pro: Laura Deaner

Monarchs are always making great moves, and 2000 graduate Laura Deaner is no exception! Deaner has accepted the role of Chief Information Security Officer at Northwestern Mutual, leading the Information Security and IT Risk Management program. She was kind enough to share some thoughts about her Old Dominion University experience, her fascinating career path, and some advice for Monarchs who want to follow in her footsteps.

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Your Online Cybersecurity Degree Can Lead to Job Opportunities

With more and more of the world digitizing every day and threats growing more and more sophisticated, cybersecurity and indeed all computer science and computer engineering jobs are on the rise.