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Month: November 2018

Brandeis Innovation Showcase 2018

Discover the innovative ways the Brandeis community is changing the world at the Brandeis Innovation Showcase on Thursday, November 15. Held as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, the Showcase will include presentations and a reception featuring startups, inventions, social entrepreneurship, and scientific discoveries born out of the labs and classrooms at Brandeis University.

View of Innovation Showcase 2017Participants can network with the researchers, students, faculty and staff who are impacting business, sciences, technology and social sectors. Some of Boston’s leading innovation organizations will have booths that provide more information about their work.

Attendees will have the opportunity to join the entrepreneurial action and vote for a crowd favorite by “investing” in projects. They will experience the Brandeisian innovative spirit while networking with Boston’s innovation community.

Get your tickets for the event here and make sure to use the hashtags #DeisInno18 and #BrandeisInnovates on social media so we can follow along.

Graduate School Admissions FAQ

Applying to graduate school when you’re working full time can seem like a daunting task, but many universities are leveraging the latest edtech to make the application process run as smoothly as possible.

At Brandeis GPS, our online application allows prospective students to upload resumes, statements of goals and other key admissions elements directly to our  online system.  One item that does need to be submitted externally is your official transcript, which we encourage you to submit electronically.

Please see below for some FAQs our admissions team often receives about the application process.

Do you require the GMAT or GRE?

No! If you decide to apply to GPS, do not worry about these exams: we do not require them for admission. We don’t feel like they speak to the nature of what is required to excel in our programs.

Does Brandeis GPS accept electronic transcripts?

Yes, we do accept electronic transcripts as long as they are official. This is the easiest and fastest method for both the applicant and us.

How should I send electronic transcripts?

Provide your school(s) with our email address: gps@brandeis.edu. We’ll confirm with you once the documents are received.

What address should I use for paper transcripts?

These should be sent directly from the school(s) to our mailing address:

                  Brandeis University                

                  Graduate Professional Studies

                  415 South Street, MS 084

                  Waltham, MA 02453-2728

We’ll let you know when we receive them.

Do I need to submit transcripts if I transferred courses?

Yes, we require official transcripts for all colleges/universities attended.

What if my program of interest is not related to what I studied in undergrad?

While some applicants may have studied an undergraduate major relevant to their desired graduate program, many have not. Make sure to highlight your professional skills, certifications and expertise in your application. You’ll be able to do this through your resume and statement of goals. (Please note that some programs may have specific requirements, which you can see by clicking on your program of interest here.)

How can I check the status of my application items?

At any time, you can login to your applicant status page once your application is submitted to see what items are pending: Login

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Please feel free to contact our enrollment team any time. We understand the commitment it takes to apply for a master’s degree, and we’re happy to walk you through the steps and answer any questions that you have.

How to create a digital culture at your workplace

The Enterpriser’s Project defines digital transformation as the integration of digital technology into all areas of a business, fundamentally changing how you operate and deliver value to customers.

In a world where technology is advancing at a rapid pace, digital transformation should be a required strategy for any organization. To be successful, workplaces must build a digital culture where employees embrace new technologies.

4 Steps for Building a Digital Culture

1. Be upfront about the digital transformation your workplace is undertaking 

Be sure to provide a clear message to employees about what is coming down the pike. Address the key components of what digital transformation is and keep employees informed on what changes they’ll see, what the impact will be, and the likely timeline.

2. Engage employees in forums for discussing  new technologies

Employees should be included in the digital transformation process by having an opportunity to discuss/debate advantages and possible disadvantages of new technologies. They should have a forum to ask questions about new tools and platforms and the most recent technologies such as AI and machine learning, and also feel empowered to share concerns and discuss ways to mitigate risks related to any upcoming transitions.

Graph displaying digital readiness

Image Source: https://infocus.dellemc.com/tim_wright/why-the-workforce-needs-to-change-for-digital-transformation/

3. Make expectations for digital transformation clear

Once there is a timeline in place for your company’s digital transformation, management should be clear with employees about what that is and make sure they are adjusting as necessary. Provide structured goals for employees and monitor individuals’ progress.

4. Promote digital readiness by pursuing professional development in tech-rich fields 

After explaining the digital transformation occurring in your workplace, employees will need to keep up-to-date with their technical knowledge. It may be beneficial to employees to take courses or undergo trainings for professional development.

Brandeis GPS provides online Master’s degrees in tech-rich fields including Strategic Analytics, Digital Marketing and Design, Digital Innovation for FinTech, Robotic Software Engineering, Instructional Design and Technology, and more. At GPS, you can take up to two courses for professional development before enrolling in one of our 12 online Master’s programs.

Brandeis GPS also works with employers through corporate partnerships, providing tuition scholarships and/or training and continual conversation around educational support for companies.

For more information about our 12 online Master’s degree programs or to learn more about taking courses for professional development, contact gps@brandeis.edu, call 781-736-8787 or visit www.brandeis.edu/gps

Information Security Leadership at Brandeis GPS

With rising technology usage, there has been an inevitable rise in cybersecurity threats and an increased  demand for information security professionals. There is a growing responsibility to protect information as cybersecurity risks can be catastrophic for companies, customers, and careers.

With a Brandeis GPS Master’s in Information Security Leadership, you earn the confidence to attack any cybersecurity situation with leadership and technical savvy.

Brandeis University is ranked #35 among national universities by U.S. News and World Report, so you will have earned a master’s from one of the top universities in the country to lead you through any cybersecurity challenge, and to influence decisions for risk prevention.

Our cutting-edge, industry relevant, 100% online curriculum for professionals will build your leadership abilities and skills in leveraging technical know-how. Since you will learn alongside cybersecurity leaders from many industries in small seminar-style classes with no more than 12 students, your exposure to cybersecurity threats of all kinds will be significantly expanded.

The program will equip you to:

  • Develop a business case for investing in cybersecurity and risk management
  • Inform and influence senior executives to commit to obtaining and maintaining this investment
  • Oversee the planning, acquisition and evolution of secure infrastructures
  • Assess the impact of security policies and regulatory requirements on complex systems and organizational objectives

The 30-credit part-time, online program has six required courses and four electives.

The required courses are Foundations of Information Security, Information Security Management, Principles of Computer Incident Response and Investigation, Principles of Risk Management in Information Security, Information Security and Compliance, and Leading Security in Complex Organizations.

Options for electives include Identity Management and Access Control, Cloud Security, Secure Mobile Applications and Data, Network Security, and Managing Change and Innovation. View all courses offered in Information Security Leadership here.

Those applying to the Information Security Leadership program should have an undergraduate degree with work experience and/or coursework in introduction to networking, introduction to computer science and introduction to computer security.

We hope you enjoyed our cybersecurity series as part of National Cyber Awareness Month.

Brandeis GPS offers a Master’s of Science in Information Security Leadership. The part-time, fully online program prepares graduates for leadership roles in information security with a cutting-edge, industry relevant curriculum that builds leadership savvy and skill in leveraging technical know-how. For more information, contact gps@brandeis.edu, call 781-736-8787 or visit www.brandeis.edu/gps

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