The Johnnies Blog
4 Flexible Ways to Earn a College Degree on Your Schedule
The traditional college model wasn’t designed for the way most students live today. Work schedules, family responsibilities, financial realities, and shifting timelines all influence how—and when—you pursue your degree. For many, the biggest challenge isn’t choosing a major; it’s finding a pathway that actually aligns with the life you’re already managing. That’s why colleges and universities like St. John’s University are reshaping what flexible learning can look like.
In this guide, we break down four realistic pathways that give you more control over how you learn so you can find an option that truly fits.
Why You Should Consider a Career in Internal Audit
Choosing the right career path can be a daunting decision. You want a career that offers stability, growth, and a chance to make a meaningful impact. One career path that provides all of this and more is internal audit.
In this article, you get a clear look at what internal auditors do, why this career is growing so quickly, and furthermore, how earning a master’s degree at St. John’s University can help you build long-term success in this in-demand profession.
How to Find a Strong Academic Program That Supports Your Goals
What does it really mean when someone says a university has a strong nursing program or a great business school? How do they know? And more importantly, how can you know?
In this post, we walk through the telling signs of a high-quality academic program and how to do your college research successfully, using St. John’s University as a real-world example.
Fast-Track vs. Traditional Degrees: Why Accelerated Programs Work
With rising tuition costs, competition intensifying in the job market, and the drive to make an impact sooner, today’s ambitious students are increasingly turning to accelerated—also called fast-track — degree programs.
In this blog, you learn what a fast-track program is, how it compares to the bachelor’s and master’s traditional degree path, and the transformative benefits it can deliver for your career.
Fast Track to Impact: How St. John’s Accelerated My Homeland Security Career
Michael Trivino '25CCPS shares how St. John’s University’s Fast Track program helped him complete a Homeland Security degree, gain real-world experience, and build a successful career.
The Role of Generative AI in Cybersecurity
Discover how generative AI is revolutionizing cybersecurity. Gain new insights for cybersecurity professionals with St. John’s University, New York's M.S. in Cyber Security Program.
Does It Matter Where You Get Your M.B.A.?
Don’t invest your time and resources in just any M.B.A. program. The reputation of the business school where you earn your degree can influence your job prospects and network. It’s not just about what employers think or getting that first job, either. The quality of the education you receive can affect your staying power and your ability to flex with a changing environment and achieve your aspirations.
So, how do you find a high-quality M.B.A.? First, you need to understand what it means to be a top program.
How Risk Management Fuels This St. John's Grad Student's Entrepreneurial Success
Meet Uday Kumar, founder of start-up company KnotHastags and current international graduate student in the M.S. in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) degree program at St. John’s University.
In this Q&A, he discusses how his real-world experience, from launching a start-up to utilizing campus resources, fuels and supports his entrepreneurial ambitions.
