Turner College management professor Kirk Heriot, holder of the Crowley Chair in Entrepreneurship, has released an informational video that should be helpful to students who are considering the 2024 Study Abroad Program in Ireland, which is set for May 2024. The video, accessible by the above link, is only about nine minutes in length, yet includes detailed information on cost, potential business course credits, trip itinerary, business and cultural activities, walking tours and an optional excursion to Belfast, Northern Ireland. "This is a unique opportunity . . . to have fun while learning. Participating in study abroad also distinguishes students . . . which can be useful in a job interview setting," Heriot stated.
Officials in the Turner College's Butler Center for Research and Economic Development recently put the finishing touches on an extensive report on trends in educational programs and occupations in the Columbus area. The report also includes data on business and technology trends. According to Fady Mansour , Director of the Butler Center, there are several key takeaways from the report regarding 10 occupational gaps that currently exist in the Columbus area. First, software development occupation exhibits the biggest labor shortage, with the report adding that the TSYS School has a bachelor's degree program in information technology along with a new AI track for the bachelor's degree in computer science, both of which can qualify students for this occupation. Other educational programs are in demand, such as computer programming and cloud computing. Second, there is a gap of 30 employees per year in general and operations management. This gap could be addressed by the Turn...

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