Wharton Online Insights
For those who are just starting a career in finance or are in the midst of establishing their own investment portfolio, it can be hard to know where to turn for the best investing resources. Even if you’re taking online education courses to help you learn about investing—like the courses…Read More
More than ever before, digital marketing has the ability to make or break a business. Companies rely on marketing professionals to help them navigate online spaces—whether it’s ensuring that their website is optimized for search engines, or writing blurbs for social media posts. Understanding the basics of digital marketing can…Read More
How do businesses make decisions? In many cases, it comes down to analyzing data and making informed decisions based on customer behavior. The individuals responsible for making sense of data collected by a company are often referred to as business analysts, data analysts, or intelligence analysts. If you have no…Read More
Liberal arts degree programs are often dismissed for being too general—but you could argue that this is one of their advantages. With a degree in liberal arts, you get a well-rounded education that exposes you to a wide range of subjects. Careers for liberal arts majors are extremely diverse. Liberal…Read More
Starting a new career can be difficult, especially if you already have a degree in a different field. For many, the prospect of going back to school and completing another degree program may hold them back from pursuing the type of career they want. When it comes to financial careers,…Read More
Entrepreneurship drives our economy. In the United States, the rate of people starting new businesses has been trending upward for 19 years, according to the latest Global Entrepreneurship Monitor report. The U.S. Small Business Administration says 33.7 million small businesses in the United States accounted for 99.9% of businesses in…Read More
If you’re interested in starting a career as a financial analyst, it’s important to get familiar with different types of investment products. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, some of the main responsibilities of financial analysts include helping individuals make investment decisions and assessing the performance of their clients’…Read More
As an event producer and brand manager for a DC-based event production company, Kirsten Gooden played a key role in marketing her company’s transition from the in-person to virtual event space. Before the coronavirus pandemic prompted work-from-home scenarios, one of Kirsten’s 2020 goals was to take professional development courses. Her…Read More
In March of 2020, Joshua Odoteye left France to visit friends and family in Ghana. When COVID-19 lockdown orders impacted international travel, his week-long vacation turned into a six-month stay. During this time, Joshua worked remotely for his Paris-based employer and decided it was finally time to sharpen his leadership…Read More
Deciding whether or not to invest in your employees’ finance training through formal online finance certificate programs, like our Asset and Portfolio Management Certificate Program, is a big decision. You might wonder if the financial investment will be worth it. In this article, we discuss the potential benefits of online…Read More
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