Earning an undergraduate degree is a huge accomplishment. It sets you apart in the workforce and helps you earn the skills you need to succeed as a professional in your field. However, you might be wondering how you can further distinguish yourself in the workforce. If so, you might want to consider pursuing a graduate degree. As always, returning to school is a commitment, both in time and in money. But pursuing a graduate degree can be very rewarding. It can help you grow personally and professionally. A graduate degree is also another personal milestone and can help set you up for future su ..read more

  Want to know one of the top reasons you’re procrastinating? Anxiety. The stress about doing the thing sometimes outweighs the urgency or even the desire to take action to complete the task. Adults who have decided to return to college or are completing a professional certification tend to experience varying levels of stress and anxiety. Not to mention the pesky added element of self-doubt. So, we think its prudent to present a real and tangible way to counteract the anxiety that can sometimes arise on the path of finishing your degree as an adult learner: meditation. We’re providing thr ..read more

Career development is never easy. You may know what you want to do, but are unsure of how to get started or how to grow in your industry. Regardless of which industry you are in, here are some tips on how to jumpstart your career. Set Goals First and foremost, it is important to have an objective or aim. Goals help to guide actions and provide a sense of direction. Having some short-term and long-term career goals will help you to stay on track. It is also recommended that goals should be SMART, meaning that they are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-relevant. Network While ..read more

A recent study published in 2018 showed that upwards of 40% of recent college graduates work in jobs that don’t require a degree. This might terrify you. One thing we know about college is it’s expensive. When we attend college, we expect that it will give us returns from those four years we didn’t spend working. So how do you ensure that what you’re studying will be applicable to landing a great job and furthering a successful career? Getting a degree in Business Administration is one way to guarantee that. The skills learned in this discipline are applicable to a wide array of sectors in the ..read more

Meet Jon Quigley ‘07 – a bass-playing curiosity-driven engineer, project manager and author, whose appetite for knowledge has shaped every corner of his life. If there’s one thing Jon teaches us, it’s that the journey is as exciting as the destination. Jon’s Journey Picture this: Jon, armed with his bachelor’s degree, embarking on a new job at PACCAR. Little did he know that this fresh start would lead him to CityU of Seattle, where an enticing educational opportunity awaited. The deal was attractive – further your education, and his employer would foot the bill. With a newfound job, marriage ..read more

What is the true value of a college degree? Is college still important? Are jobs still requiring a bachelor’s degree? With these questions circulating, things can quickly get confusing. But the short answer to these questions is: it’s subjective. When making this critical life decision, it’s important to understand the reasons why people choose this route and the value they see as a result. And during my time as a Readmissions Advisor, I heard various reasons why students came back. They wanted to finish their degree to: Finish what they started or accomplish a goal. Be an example to others ..read more

The start of a new year can be an impetus for change and personal growth. As we progress through the beginning of the year, we’re looking at the forecast for the most in-demand leadership skills of 2024 and which degrees or certificates can help you achieve them. Depending on the career you want and your personal goals, the skills you need may differ, but these are the top skills that forecasters predict employers will be looking for in 2024. 2024 In Demand Leadership Skills Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning You probably heard these buzzwords throughout 2023, especially given the exc ..read more

  Tonita Webb ‘23 has always seen education as her “way out”. After completing her bachelor’s in human resources, she vowed to get her doctorate one day. And that’s exactly what she did. Tonita’s journey Growing up in “housing projects in Virginia”, Tonita is no stranger to making a dollar stretch. But working in banking wasn’t always the plan. Her journey started in electrical engineering.  Due to her self-proclaimed “chatty” -ness, though, she quickly decided that engineering wasn’t the right path and joined the Air Force as a cop. It was there that she was exposed to training. “I ..read more

At City University of Seattle, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. We have a vibrant and large number of international students who call our university home.  These students come from different corners of the world and bring with them unique perspectives, experiences, and ideas. All of which enrich our academic environment and contribute to a more globalized business landscape.  International students at CityU are resilient and determined, absolutely. But that doesn’t mean studying abroad doesn’t have its challenges. Our international students can face ch ..read more

Higher education resource guide releases the best institutions for 2024 Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for program rankings and higher education planning, has included City University of Seattle in its list of institutions assessed for 2024. Intelligent.com’s institutional rankings, which are set apart from other conventional ratings, are deemed the benchmark of academic evaluations for online and hybrid programs. An exclusive methodology is used to rank each institution on a scale from 0 to 100 across six categories. Evaluations are based on quantitative measures such as academic quality ..read more