Kara Coleman Fields

Joan Didion once wrote, “We tell ourselves stories in order to live.” Her sentiment captures the power of storytelling and the fundamental role it plays in the human experience. Language, writing and literature shape our world and our experiences in remarkable ways. These forces converge within the field of creative writing, allowing us to push […]

Whether they orchestrate major construction projects or lead small office-based teams to their goals, people in project management careers help their organizations run smoothly. According to a 2021 report from the Project Management Institute (PMI), the global economy will need 25 million new pro

Earning an in-person or online English degree can launch a multitude of careers, from writing or editing online content to translating documents between languages for a large corporation. Whether you want to become a writer, marketer, publisher, public relations specialist or teacher, an English degree might be the springboard you need. And thanks to a […]

It’s one thing to understand the foundational pillars of business operations, such as financial management and risk reduction, but it can set you apart to understand how human behavior influences the workplace. This underrated element of business—known as industrial-organizational (I/O) psycholog

If you want a business career, a business administration degree is a logical place to start your educational path. These four-year degrees provide a broad introduction to the business world, helping you develop leadership, communication, financial management and human resources skills. Many onlin

From the vehicles we drive to the devices we carry in our hands 24/7, virtually all of the tech tools we use today are products of engineering. Electrical, mechanical, computer and civil engineering underlie the physical and digital environments that shape our lives, making engineering an unusually multifaceted discipline that’s central to many different industries. […]

Bootcamps promise big claims: Go from beginner to expert in a matter of months, break into tech and increase your salary. In a crowded market, it can be hard to tell which companies can actually help you kickstart your career. But it is possible, as we learned in a Forbes Advisor survey of 500 bootc

Individuals, nonprofit organizations, corporations and government agencies all employ accountants. These professionals may maintain financial records, ensure clients comply with laws and regulations, or reduce operating expenses. If you have an inclination toward numbers and finance, you may want

Earning an online master’s in accounting can open the door to higher pay and better job opportunities in business and finance. Nearly every industry needs accounting professionals to manage financial documents, locate financial risk, and find potential financial opportunities and solutions for businesses, making accounting a relatively stable career choice. With a master’s in accounting, […]

As you explore Forbes Advisor’s rankings of the best online colleges or research how to apply for college, you may see unfamiliar terms or phrases. Not only are we here to help demystify things such as how to become a therapist or how to decide whether online college is right for you; we’re also her