Conner Mackowiak, Author at UofL Online Programs

UofL Offers Concurrent Enrollment Program For Partner School ADN Students

By Conner Mackowiak | March 30, 2023 | Comments 0 Comment

UofL is proud to partner with KCTCS and Ivy Tech – Sellersburg to bring ADN students a unique opportunity – the RN-BSN Concurrent Enrollment Program! Now ADN students can complete up to 6 nursing classes online within UofL’s RN-BSN program while still enrolled at their home school, saving students both time and money as they further their nursing careers.

Here are some quick benefits for KCTCS and Ivy Tech – Sellersburg students:

ADN students can start working concurrently (at the same time) on RN-BSN online courses upon successfully completing their first semester at their home school.
After completing their ADN requirements, students can take the RN license exam (NCLEX) and finish the remaining BSN courses 100% online at UofL.
The Concurrent Enrollment Program will allow students to graduate with their RN-BSN degree months earlier than if they waited to complete the ADN first, or started working as a nurse and then enrolled in the standard online RN-BSN program.

Our partner community colleges want their students to have a faster path to graduation, while still getting the benefits of a personalized program at a larger university. Here are just a few of our RN-BSN program benefits:

The UofL Online RN-to-BSN Program Provides:

Curriculum created by nurses, for nurses
Reduced tuition (just $375 per credit hour)
Savings of $11,250 with completed Nursing Portfolio (30 credit hours tuition-free)
Accelerated 8-week courses that enable focused learning
Full tuition remission for nurses employed by UofL Health (with deferred payment)
Alignment with American Association of Colleges of Nursing, which recognizes the Bachelor of Science in Nursing as the standard in educational requirement for all nurses

Don’t wait to accelerate your career growth and earning potential. You can take the next steps in your career, all from the comfort of your home school. Click here and learn more about our online Concurrent Enrollment Program!

University of Louisville Recognized as a Military Friendly® Gold Seal School for 2023-2024

By Conner Mackowiak | March 14, 2023 | Comments 0 Comment

UofL is proud to announce that we have been recognized as a Military Friendly® Gold-Seal School for the 2023-2024 academic year! This is our second consecutive year in a row to receive the Goal-Seal designation and is another in a long line of honors and certifications for our commitment to military-affiliated students.

As a Military Friendly® school, we pay special attention to the unique challenges and circumstances many military members experience when trying to acquire a college education. We work with our students to provide the flexibility and support mechanisms they need to succeed both in the classroom or in the field. Regardless of which stage of your military career you’re in, we bring the classroom to you, wherever you are in the world. In doing so we help you to accomplish your goals, advance your career, and better the lives of yourself and your family.

“Military Friendly® is committed to transparency and providing consistent data-driven standards in our designation process. Our standards provide a benchmark that promotes positive outcomes and support services that better the educational landscape and provide opportunity for the Military Community. This creates a competitive atmosphere that encourages colleges to evolve and invest in their programs consistently. Schools who achieve awards designation show true commitment in their efforts, going over and above that standard.” – Kayla Lopez, National Director of Military Partnerships, Military Friendly®

UofL has a long history of serving those who have served our country and their families. We offer a number of special discounts and benefits for military-affiliated students like:

Waived Application Fee
Priority Registration
Special Reduced Rate: $250/credit hour*
Ability to return to the program after deployment assignments without penalty

The opportunity to earn credit toward your degree for military experience and leadership training
Access to the same faculty as our on-campus students
Flexible programs that fit into your busy work and life schedule
Education you can take with you anywhere, anytime
Career guidance and planning services; transition assistance

Networking opportunities with peers in various fields and from across the globe

*Special rate available for Active-Duty service members and qualifying members of the National Guard/Reserves.

Don’t wait any longer to take the next step in your military or personal career. Click here and learn what UofL Online can do for you!

UofL Online Launches MSBA Program

By Conner Mackowiak | March 8, 2023 | Comments 0 Comment

UofL Online is proud to announce our newest program, the Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA)!

Our online MSBA program illustrates UofL’s commitment, as a top business university, to preparing students for the market challenges of tomorrow. With an online business analytics degree, you’ll open doors for yourself for years to come.

This program is designed to provide students with the background and technical knowledge needed to read data, recognize patterns, predict outcomes, and tell the story of numbers. Graduates will have the necessary experience to analyze and interpret complex micro- and macro-data, allowing business leaders to make informed, data-driven decisions for their organizations.

Graduates of our program will be prepared for a variety of data analyst career paths and positions, including: statisticians, business and market research analysts, data scientists, data science training, technical business analyst, and more. Many of these jobs earn median annual salaries over $100,000 (bls.gov)!

Our program is also unique in that we are advised by a board of c-suite executives from companies including Humana, Papa John’s, Appriss Technologies, GE appliances, YUM! Brands, Bright Springs, Mercer, and more. All of these business leaders provide insight and feedback for knowledge, skills, methods and tools that best prepare graduates of our program for the real world.

If any of this sounds appealing to you, take the chance now to become a part of our very first online MSBA cohort this fall! Applications are due August 1. You can learn more and apply here.

Student Spotlight: Digital Leadership/IT Student Answers

By Conner Mackowiak | March 7, 2023 | Comments 0 Comment

Meet Stephanie Allen! Stephanie is a BS in Organizational Leadership and Learning (OLL) graduate with a track focus in Digital Leadership/IT. She currently works full-time and continues to plot her own course in life through her efforts with her BS in OLL degree. Let’s hear directly from her!

“When most people hear about the digital leadership track, they think of Information Technology (IT), Cloud, or Cyber Security. While those are great digital tracks, my focus is on digital management, marketing, and sales. There are so many careers out there that are digital marketing at their core and the Digital Leadership track is fantastic for this! For those thinking about returning, I want to share that my first semester has been invigorating. As an adult with a busy life and away from college for a few years, I was extremely nervous. But the nerves dissipated after discovering how collaborative the OLL faculty and professors are. Plus, the courses are designed intentionally and are multifunctional. I appreciate that I can take tasks or projects from work and adapt/adjust them to align with my assignments. And, I also really enjoy the 8-week term option.”

The BS OLL degree is designed to equip you with the knowledge required for career advancement or a possible career change in today’s competitive and evolving workforce. We offer 9 specialized tracks to fit your career goals, allowing you to become an even more valuable member of any company or organization. BS OLL students can also graduate faster by earning college credit for work experience through the program’s Prior Learning Assessment component and could earn up to 48 credit hours tuition free – up to $24,672 in savings.

The Digital Leadership/IT track is for business professionals who seek to develop their leadership skills as well as their knowledge in IT. The curriculum focuses on organizational and employee effectiveness, work morale, and more, while providing broad-based technology knowledge.

UofL has partnered with several technology industry vendors including IBM, Google, Microsoft, and Adobe to provide the opportunity to earn recognized technology micro-credentials in certain courses, at no additional cost. Faculty and staff work with individual students to determine which micro-credentials are the best fit for their experience and career path.

If you’d like to learn more about tracks and stories like Stephanie’s, click here and get started!

Author: Conner Mackowiak