Guest opinion: Hodges U. rolls out 'Wheel' for organizational management degree
Proper wheel alignment is important for vehicles in many ways. First, it provides a safer ride, and second, a longer life for your tires. As a mechanic in a previous life, I saw firsthand what happens when car owners don’t have their wheels aligned. The car pulls to one side and the tires don’t wear evenly. Ultimately, that means time in the shop and more money out of pocket.
Now take that thinking and apply it to your career and education. Our students are focused. They want to complete their degree as quickly as possible, moving in a straight line and focusing only on the elements they need. That’s the foundation for the Hodges University Wheel.
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Our first wheel is for those professionals who want to complete their bachelor’s degree in organizational management. We are transfer credit friendly, so with previous military or college credits earned, it is possible to graduate with this degree in as little as one year.
We selected this degree because all organizations require professionals in management positions. This degree will help you learn to make informed, strategic business decisions, gain a full understanding of the most important functions of business and management, and learn effective leadership skills for advancement. You’ll learn from a dynamic professor with practical, real-world experience, so it’s not just about learning the theory, but also applying that theory to your personal and professional life.
Time is money, so in addition to graduating in as little as one year, class is held once a week, with the remaining work done on your own time. Most of our students are balancing the demands of working full time and family, so this Wheel was designed with that in mind. Best of all, students have the option to take their weekly class planned for multiple locations: on campus at Hodges University in Fort Myers, or in the Hodges Direct classrooms located in the Community Resource Center of Goodwill in Port Charlotte or in Naples at a location to be announced.
Another perk for our students: they have the option to attend class one evening during the week or on a Saturday. This is especially beneficial for students that work shift schedules. By meeting once a week, our students have the opportunity to participate in a class that is engaging, challenging, and inspiring. There are also the added benefits of camaraderie with classmates.
Classes start in the fall, so now is the time to learn more about the Hodges University Wheel and what it can do for you and your career goals. A year from now, you could be graduating with a bachelor’s degree with the knowledge, tools and confidence to take your career to the next level.
Dr. John Meyer is president and a two-time graduate of Hodges University.
This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: hodges university in fort myers offering one-year degree in management
