Common Legal Issues in Manufacturing
Manufacturers aim to produce an item to prescribed quality standards and get it to market at the lowest possible cost. Systems exist to check the
April 19, 2022
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Job Outlook for HR Managers
Most people overlook the importance of the human resources department and assume its primary purpose is to distribute paychecks. However, the scope of human resources
April 13, 2022
Business Ethics: Does It Matter?
Business ethics are the set of values, policies and protocols within an organization that influences the decisions on a wide range of issues. An organization’s
April 6, 2022
Why Information Visualization Is Critical in Business
Information visualization involves depicting data visually in a purposeful way so an observer can understand it. Frequently used examples of information visualization are scatter plots,
February 24, 2022
Why Businesses Need Data-Driven Decision-Makers to Succeed
Today’s successful companies increasingly rely on data-driven decision-making (DDDM) to improve myriad business outcomes. Data analysis informs decision-making across a business’ functional areas. Top decision-makers
January 10, 2022
Team-Building Skills Every Project Manager Needs
The Project Management Institute’s Pulse of The Profession Survey for 2020 shows that an average 11% of project investment is wasted due to poor project
December 22, 2021
Tips for Managing Staff in Remote Jobs
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a permanent shift for many professionals to remote work. According to McKinsey & Company research, “about 20 to 25
November 17, 2021
HR Roles in Effective Succession Planning
Succession planning fills key leadership voids by proactively identifying position requirements and developing internal talent or sourcing external talent. The need for succession planning extends
October 12, 2021
Tackle These 5 Healthcare System Challenges With an MBA in Healthcare Administration
Modern healthcare systems face challenges that can impact outcomes for patients and healthcare organizations. The COVID-19 pandemic has further highlighted and exacerbated issues underlying these
September 27, 2021
Risk Assessment When Making Business Decisions
According to Investopedia, business risk “is the exposure a company or organization has to factors that will lower its profits or lead it to fail.”
August 17, 2021
What Role do Business Operations Managers Play in a Company’s Success?
Business professionals seeking to step into an operations management role often start by earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA). A multidisciplinary MBA program enables
August 4, 2021
IT Challenges Facing Healthcare Organizations
Healthcare has long been one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. Amid the challenges of a global pandemic, skilled healthcare professionals are unsurprisingly in
July 19, 2021
5 In-Demand Soft Skills for Project Managers
Project managers work in a variety of fields, assuming responsibility for the planning, execution and completion of specific undertakings. They direct employees, provide updates to
July 19, 2021
Mobile-First Communication in the Office
Today, we can access just about anything from the palm of our hands thanks to smart devices, from booking travel and retail shopping to banking
June 22, 2021
Why Earn an MBA in Engineering Management?
The University of Southern Indiana (USI) offers a fully online Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Engineering Management. This degree program includes
May 18, 2021
3 Advantages an MBA Gives You in a Competitive Job Market
As a prospective Master of Business Administration (MBA) applicant, you are probably experiencing or approaching a plateau in your career. To take the next step,
May 18, 2021
What Jobs Are Trending for Engineers With an MBA?
The University of Southern Indiana Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Engineering Management online program prepares you for leadership roles in research and
April 19, 2021
Alumna Traci Welp Becomes Adjunct Faculty Member While Earning MBAs
Traci Welp could teach a course on multitasking. The Evansville native simultaneously completed the Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Engineering Management online
October 9, 2020
Former Student Body President Christina Lutes Earning MBA Online
It’s no wonder that Christina Lutes wanted to remain a University of Southern Indiana student. While earning an undergraduate degree in Evansville, she worked as
October 9, 2020
Mobile Marketing Tips for Small Businesses
When the iPhone was first introduced in 2007, marketing as we knew it changed. The birth of the smartphone would lead to hardware and software
September 20, 2020
Economic Recovery in the COVID Era and Beyond
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States and some economies throughout the world were forced into a self-inflicted shutdown in order to protect
September 16, 2020
What Is the GDPR and Why Does It Matter to US Businesses?
Policymakers in the United States and in the European Union have both taken legislative and enforcement actions to ensure data privacy and protection to citizens.
September 16, 2020
Reinvent Your Career With an Online MBA
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) graduate degree has long been the leading option for professionals who want to redirect their careers or advance into
September 16, 2020
Gain Skills in Information Visualization and Dashboarding
As the business world drowns in a sea of data, decision-makers are scrambling to reward those who can use it to improve business processes, customer
August 25, 2020
Should Finance Professionals Consider an MBA in Data Analytics?
Mining data is the gold rush of the new decade. The data analytics industry is expected to be valued at $215.7 billion by 2021, says
August 25, 2020
Prepare for the CMA Exam With an MBA
The CMA (Certified Management Accountant) credential serves as a career booster in the management accounting profession. CMAs usually work in accounting, corporate finance and strategy.
August 25, 2020
Why Does Project Management Matter?
Whether you are maintaining the efficiency and productivity of your household or managing a multi-million dollar construction project, common project management skills come into play.
July 2, 2020
Become a Leader in PM With an MBA
Leadership. Teamwork. Problem solving. Strategic thinking. Management. These are skills at the core of any MBA program. Add a concentration of project management and you
July 2, 2020
What Can You Do With a Project Management MBA?
Worldwide demand for project managers will mean 2.1 million new project management jobs in the United States between 2017 and 2027, according to the Project
July 2, 2020
Benefits of an MBA With a Project Management Concentration
If you have contemplated furthering your education, consider the benefits of enrolling in an online degree program. Online MBA programs, in particular, give adult learners
April 15, 2020
