Engineer the future: new programs in Materials & Energy Sciences and AI for Medicine

By Ashley Jefferson | August 10, 2020

UofL is proud to announce the launch of two new online engineering programs. Both programs prepare engineers to advance the future of their industry – be that renewable energy or healthcare.

Read on for details on the newly launched Master of Science in Materials and Energy Science & Engineering and Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence in Medicine.

M.S. in Materials and Energy Sciences & Engineering

Meeting the rising energy demand is one of our greatest challenges, affecting quality of life, education and commerce across the globe.

Gain the knowledge and expertise to better address this challenge and influence the quality of life worldwide with UofL’s online Master of Science in Materials and Energy Science & Engineering.

Discover the power of advanced materials and renewables.

This multidisciplinary program delivers in-depth knowledge in areas such as materials chemistry and physics, processing, energy conversion and storage, and systems-level engineering.

“Materials and energy scientists and engineers receive the gratification that comes from working toward addressing the most important challenges of this century. Professionals in this area choose this field not only because of the growing job market and potential compensation, but to be of service to society by applying their engineering knowledge and skills to meet advanced materials challenges and energy challenges faced worldwide. The new M.S. in Materials and Energy Science & Engineering is a multidisciplinary program that prepares graduates for careers in a semiconductor manufacturing industry that targets improving our quality of life.”

Dr. Mahendra Sunkara, Program Director
Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research
M.S. in Materials and Energy Science & Engineering

You can complete the 30 required courses in as little as 1 year – or enroll part-time and move at a pace that better suits your life.

If you’re ready to discover, implement and advance new energy sources for society, learn more at the MESE program page.

Taught in part by researchers at the Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research.

Grad Certificate: AI in Medicine

The volume of biomedical and patient data is continuously increasing, the variety of diseases is broader than ever and standard methods of assessment are becoming insufficient.

Enhance your ability to effectively analyze medical problems and interpret complex data with UofL’s online Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Certificate.

Innovate through AI-powered solutions.

This highly-specialized expertise allows you to effectively analyze biomedical data, improve patient care and advance your career.

“Biomedical data are now available in an overwhelming volume, and the potential benefits gained by using advanced technologies to manage and analyze these data are exponential. The primary goal of UofL’s AI in Medicine certificate is to prepare medical professionals and engineers to effectively use these technologies, and to improve patient care as a result.”

Hermann Frieboes, Ph.D.
Program Director

The certificate is comprised of 5 graduate courses (15 credit hours), which students can complete in just 2 semesters.

If you’re interested in advancing medicine through advanced technologies, or know someone who might be, learn more at the certificate program page.

UofL Online Programs

The University of Louisville offers degrees and certificate programs 100% online, delivering quality online education to non-traditional students and professionals who need alternative learning delivery methods and want to earn a college degree or certificate to start or advance their career — from wherever and whenever it’s most convenient for them. Read more about our programs in our featured blog posts.

Become a better manager: business analytics is key

By Ashley Jefferson | August 4, 2020 | Comments 0 Comment

Does your organization look for data when deciding how to tackle a challenge or how to move forward? Are you regularly asked to support your business strategy with data? Are you pursuing your first or next leadership role? Want to become a better manager?

In a world where data is booming and businesses are expected to make data-driven decisions, understanding how to use, analyze and communicate effectively in key business analytics areas is now essential to success.

UofL’s new fully online Managerial Analytics Certificate equips current or aspiring business managers with the critical data management and data science expertise needed to make strategic business decisions in a fast-changing marketplace.

What is Managerial Analytics?

Managerial analytics focuses on skills in rapidly-developing and in-demand areas, targeting anyone looking to become a better manager through data-driven expertise. These areas include business analytics, artificial intelligence, blockchain, spreadsheet modeling, storytelling through data and more—all with a business management focus.

Who is this online business certificate designed for?

UofL’s online Managerial Analytics Certificate is designed for anyone with a bachelor’s degree that currently manages or aspires to manage some component of a business’ strategy, decision-making or implementation. Understanding how to look at data, results and forecasting can help you make more effective choices with confidence. The analytics expertise gained in this program can be applied to all areas of business, from marketing to sales, operations, finance, people management and more.

Benefits of UofL’s online Managerial Analytics Certificate

Increase your functional knowledge in the rapidly growing field of data analytics as it applies to business management.
Learn to apply analytics across business areas including, but not limited to: finance and forecasting, price optimization, customer acquisition, computer information systems, web page analysis, operations management, inventory planning and more.
Develop your ability to communicate analysis and results through data visualization and data storytelling.
Get a jump start on your MBA—credits earned in the certificate can count as 1/5 of your UofL online MBA. This combination delivers a powerful set of credentials, intended to empower you to overcome any challenge faced by the businesses of today and tomorrow as a result of continuous advancements in big data, artificial intelligence, and data analytics.
Complete your business certificate in managerial analytics in as little as 2 semesters.
Connect and network with other professionals across the industry.
Learn when it’s convenient for you with 100% online courses and anywhere, anytime access.

Get started today!

The new online Managerial Analytics Certificate is offered through the College of Business at the University of Louisville. The College of Business is an AACSB accredited online school. Read more about our business programs.

[Video] FAQ: Is online learning right for me?

By Ashley Jefferson | June 19, 2020 | Comments 1 comment

Most online students are in the exact same position as you.

It’s been a long time since they were in a classroom, completed coursework, wrote a paper… and it can feel intimidating to think about doing any of that again.

But with online programs, it doesn’t have to be!

One of the best things about online learning is that some of the typical classroom pressures and anxieties are not present in an online environment.

Learning online allows to think, work, share knowledge and experiences with professors and peers in a non-judgmental environment that is highly conducive to collaboration.

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Blackboard: Courses Designed With You in Mind

Our classes use an internet-based platform called Blackboard, and our team strives to make the course layouts as user friendly and intuitive as possible.

Right within the tool you’ll be able to review course materials like your syllabus and some readings, watch videos and interact with your classmates and instructor through forums, posts and more.

Best of all, since you can complete the work on your own time, whenever it best fits your schedule, the pressure of having to be in a specific place at a set time is alleviated too.

You can take the time you need to learn the tool at your own pace.

The other thing is that the faculty and staff of an online program are prepared to help you through. They know the struggles you’re probably facing, have had a student with the same concerns in the past and understand that there are going to be unique circumstances that may make you hesitant in the class room.

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Ready to take advantage of these great benefits?

If online learning seems like it would be a good fit for your life, take the next step with confidence at UofL. We offer more 40+ online bachelor’s, master’s and certificates across a variety of fields and industries, all designed to help you take the next step in you education with confidence and ease. Visit our site for more information and to get started today!

HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS?

We’re producing FAQ videos like this one on a regular basis to address some of the common questions we see from prospective online students. If there’s a question you’d like to have answered and/or see addressed in a future video, please comment below and let us know, or reach out to the online enrollment team at online@louisville.edu.

[Video: Check out our first FAQ video, which answers the question “What is online learning?”]

WHO IS MACY BUNN?

Featured in UofL’s new online programs FAQ video series, Macy Bunn is a Recruiter for online programs at UofL, part of our enrollment team. Macy’s dedicated to establishing connections and building relationships with prospective online UofL students.

[Blog: Find out more about Macy in our first FAQ blog post.]

UofL expands esteemed online bachelor’s completer program with early childhood education track

By Ashley Jefferson | June 2, 2020 | Comments 0 Comment

One our most popular programs for students who have some college credit but no degree, the Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership and Learning (BS OLL), has recently launched a new track in early childhood education (ECE). This track was specifically created to address an important population of professionals who need to earn or complete their bachelor’s degree to go further in their fields.

The BS OLL program is often sought by experienced, working professionals who have a lot of knowledge about their industry but lack the educational credentials needed for promotions and higher paying positions. Students in this program can be awarded up to 48 college credit hours (a savings of up to $24k in tuition) through the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) course. Transfer credits from prior intuitions are also accepted.

[Blog Category: Read recent posts related to our online BS OLL program.]

Ideal students for this program are childcare professionals, preschool teachers, infant-toddler teachers, teaching assistants, Head Start teachers, center directors, or those in other interdisciplinary early childhood education areas. Specifically, this program is very well suited for those individuals who would like to work with at-risk learners in low-income or impoverished communities.

Excel as a leader in early childhood education.

This new program track can help students achieve their career and educational goals by developing their core early childhood education knowledge and communication skills—allowing them to work with children as well as children’s families or caretakers.

“This program creates an important pathway for professionals in early childcare education to complete their bachelor’s degree and receive college credit for their work experience and knowledge.”

Lori Norton-Meier, Ph.D.
Program Director

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership and Learning Early Childhood Education track will have the ECE credentials needed to reach the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s level 3 status, for exceptional teaching practices and leadership.

Earning your
bachelor’s degree can also prepare you as a leader in your organization and
provide you with access to higher pay, greater job security and a path to
teacher certification. Graduates of this program can earn teaching
certification by completing their Master
of Arts in Teaching at UofL.

This degree
program is comprised of 120 credit hours, which includes 12 ECE credits.

If you’re interested in taking on leadership roles in a higher ed organization, or know someone who might be, learn more at the BS OLL ECE program page.

Offered
through UofL’s College of Education and Human Development.

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