In the U.S., the newly formed Foundation for Male Studies aims to add more interdisciplinary courses in major universities that examine men in society.
One of the practical changes has been the increasing prevalence of undergraduate courses in which students major in business throughout their course, rather than just for two years.
They may even have taken the exact same courses in the exact same major.
Though the news is a major step for MOOCs, free online courses are still a long way from replacing costly degree programs.
Although it will continue to maintain most major parks, sports pitches and golf courses, 100 "green" sites and all bowling greens will no longer be looked after.
Many of the world's major business schools have specific leadership departments, with courses that ostensibly teach in the classroom how to lead.
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To demonstrate this phenomenon, the researchers designed a classic two-by-two experiment in which students imagined choosing courses for the following semester and were told them that the courses would (or would not) count towards their major so that it was an important (or unimportant) decision.
The university sector has rejected previous criticisms of such specialised vocational courses, arguing that areas such as tourism and leisure are major employers and significant aspects of the national economy.
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However, your darling liberal arts major can pursue any major and also prepare for the work place by taking just five or six courses.
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The government has announced plans for major GCSE reform which will see exams sat at the end of two-year courses, rather than in modules throughout, as well as an increase in extended questions and less internal assessment.
There's also an increased focus on leadership training, with professional development courses for Iraqi squad leaders and platoon sergeants and warrant officers and sergeants-major.
Also the National Math and Science Institute, the military, and major companies are working together all across the country to offer math and science Advanced Placement courses to high schools with large numbers of military students, including right here in Tidewater -- the Tidewater area.
Udacity, another major MOOC provider, announced last month that it, too, is seeking ACE recommendations for four of its courses.
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