Posts by Writers of UoPeople
How UoPeople Helped Me Build a Future at the Intersection of Technology and Humanitarian Work
I was born in 1995 in Kalakchi, Duhok, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, a region shaped by war and instability. In 2016, I moved to Greece as a refugee. Starting over in a new country was difficult, but I was determined to build a meaningful future. Over time, I became an interpreter and cultural…
Read MoreHow Earning My Business Degree Opened New Doors for My Career
I was born in Mexico and moved to the United States as a child. Today, I live in Kansas City, Missouri, and I am proud to be a graduate of University of the People, where I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Growing up as an immigrant came with challenges, including language barriers, financial…
Read MoreHow UoPeople’s Flexible Online Business Degree Supported My Multidisciplinary Career
From childhood, I have been drawn to questions that go beyond the surface: Why are we here? What shapes human behavior? How do institutions influence the way we live? Those questions have guided my academic, professional, and creative journey ever since. Born and raised in Rwanda and now based in India, I am pursuing medical…
Read MoreOnline MBA Requirements: What You Need to Apply
Online MBA requirements usually include a bachelor’s degree, official transcripts, a resume, a personal statement, and proof of English proficiency for some international applicants. Many programs also ask for work experience, recommendation letters, prerequisite coursework, or GMAT or GRE scores, while others offer waivers or no-test admissions. That’s the general shape. The specifics change from…
Read MoreMBA Salary: What Graduates Actually Earn
MBA salary depends on industry, role, location, experience, and where you studied, so the honest answer is a range rather than a number. Here’s the most current one worth knowing: in the Graduate Management Admission Council’s 2026 Corporate Recruiters Survey, US employers projected a median starting salary of $120,000 for MBA hires. That’s down from…
Read MoreCheapest Online Master’s Degree: A Total-Cost Guide
The cheapest online master’s degree is the accredited program with the lowest total required cost once you’ve counted tuition, fees, books, transfer credits, and any relocation or living expenses. A tuition-free program can be one of the lowest-cost options when you only pay required assessment fees. Most rankings won’t tell you that. They sort by…
Read MoreGame Designer Salary: 2026 Pay and Career Guide
Game designer salary figures vary widely by source, and there’s a reason for that. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics doesn’t track “game designer” as its own occupation. Studios split the work across animators, software developers, artists, and producers, so the number you get depends entirely on which job title someone decided to count. That’s…
Read MoreIs a Computer Science Degree Worth It?
A computer science degree is worth it for most students who want to build a career in technology. It gives you programming, problem-solving, software development, and systems knowledge that employers keep hiring for, and it pays off most when your program is accredited, affordable, flexible, and paired with projects that prove what you can build.…
Read MoreIs an Online MBA Worth It?
An online MBA is worth it, and for working adults it’s often the version of the degree that makes the most sense. It works best when your program is accredited, the total cost stays manageable, and the degree points toward something specific: a promotion, a management role, a business of your own, or a change…
Read MoreCan an Online M.Ed. Advance Your Career? Here’s My Story
My professional journey has never followed a single path. Education, design, research, writing, and advocacy may seem like very different fields, but for me, they have always been connected by one central idea: helping people learn, grow, and access opportunities. I am a Bangladeshi multidisciplinary professional based in Chattogram, Bangladesh. My academic journey began with…
Read MoreWhat Is an Open Enrollment Online College? A Guide to Choosing the Right One
Higher education has become more accessible than ever before, thanks in part to online learning and more flexible admissions policies. If you’ve been researching open enrollment online colleges, you may be wondering what “open enrollment” actually means—and whether these institutions provide the same quality education as more selective universities. The good news is that many…
Read MoreHow Long Does It Take to Complete an Online MBA?
For many professionals, earning an MBA is less about whether to pursue the degree and more about whether they can fit it into their lives. Between work, family, and other responsibilities, time often becomes the biggest obstacle. The good news is that online MBA programs offer significantly more flexibility than many traditional campus programs. While…
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