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Our Master’s in Homeland Security: Setting the Educational Standard
January 16, 2013
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Homeland Security
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With the launch of our new master’s degree in homeland security, Colorado Technical University is sending a clear signal to all stakeholders in the field – from policymakers to players in the public and private sectors, and to all those staking their careers on some facet of this growing arena. We intend to set the educational standard for those who will lead the discipline into the future.
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Big Data Puts Big Demands on IT Talent
January 15, 2013
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IT and Computer Science
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Big data is more than just hype from the tech world. The proliferation of information across multiple dimensions is real. It comes from everywhere, from cellphone GPS signals, to purchase records and to the updates we make to our favorite social media websites.
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Fast Food and Russia: A Match Made in Food Heaven?
January 14, 2013
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Business and Management
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Is bringing a popular U.S. industry to Russia a good thing? The Burger King Corporation is attempting to find out. A recent Moscow Times article describes the Burger King Corporation’s strategy to increase competition with fast food rivals McDonald’s, KFC and Subway for a share of the Russian fast food market. Fast food is certainly not new to Russia but Burger King is late to the game, with Subway, McDonalds and KFC holding the top market share.
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The Massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary: Reducing the Threat of Active Shooters
January 11, 2013
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Criminal Justice, Homeland Security
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The horrible tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut that left twenty-six adults and children dead has reignited the debate over gun control. Under particular scrutiny is the advisability and legality of allowing citizens to purchase assault rifles.
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How Law Enforcement Agencies are Using Social Media
January 10, 2013
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Criminal Justice
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“Hey, @SeattlePD: What’s the Latest?” is the title of a New York Times article discussing one of the more interesting uses of social media by law enforcement. The article describes a new Seattle police department Twitter campaign that involves the agency launching 51 “hyper-local,” computer-automated Twitter accounts, in addition to their main profile. The project is called “Tweets-by-beat,” and it transforms the traditional police blotter into a real-time source of information, neighborhood by neighborhood.
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Health Records Go Paperless
January 9, 2013
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Health Sciences
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If you’ve visited your doctor recently, you may have noticed some changes in your medical record and the accessibility of your medical record. There’s a lot less paper. That’s because many health care providers are taking advantage of an incentive program created by the Department of Health and Human Services to improve the overall quality of health care. These recent changes fall under the Meaningful Use criteria established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid.
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Sticking To Your 2013 Resolutions
January 4, 2013
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General
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At the end of 2012, you probably made a resolution to [fill in the blank] and by the end of this month you, along with countless others, will have already broken the promise you made to yourself, having long forgotten what you resolved to do. I’ve personally set out to lose weight or save money every year, only to splurge on expensive, calorie-laden steak dinners by Valentine’s Day.
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Is There a Doctor in the House?
January 3, 2013
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General
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When I completed my doctorate, my dissertation chair congratulated me and joked that I could now use the title “doctor” to get dinner reservations. He warned that this could potentially cause a problem if there were a medical emergency requiring a different kind of doctor. While most people think of the medical profession, the title “doctor” may be used to reference anyone who graduates with a doctoral degree. Doctoral graduates represent a wide array of skill, knowledge and capabilities.
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4 Tips for Help Choosing Between an M.S. or MBA
January 2, 2013
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Business and Management
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A Master of Science degree is typically focused on a specific career path, while the MBA degree offers a broader view of general management. When faced with a choice between the two, it’s less important which degree you pursue. Rather your attention should be on how you intend to leverage your degree professionally.
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