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Coursera’s editorial team is comprised of highly experienced professional editors, writers, and fact-checkers. Our articles are deeply researched and thoroughly reviewed to ensure we are providing trustworthy information and advice for any topic. We understand that taking the next step in your education or career can raise questions. We are here to provide actionable, reliable, and relevant answers so you can achieve your goals.

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[Featured Image]: A student stands in front of a building on a university campus as they consider what rolling admission is.

College Decisions: What Is Rolling Admission?

Rolling admission means that a college or university reviews applications continually, so you can expect to get a decision faster. Learn more about this type of college decision.

September 2, 2022

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[Featured image] A director of operations is at their desk talking to an employee.

What Does a Director of Operations Do? And How to Become One

A director of operations oversees the day to day operations of a company. Discover the main duties of an operation director and what skills and education you’ll need to become one.

September 2, 2022

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[Featured Image]: A female, with black hair, wearing a white uniform and blue goggles, and a male with black hair, wearing a white uniform and blue goggles. They are working in a lab, holding, writing and analyzing an experiment.

Environmental Health Careers: What They Are and How to Start

Discover what it takes to become an environmental health professional, what they do, and the salary expectations to see if it’s right for you.

September 2, 2022

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[Feature Image] As health care administration conducts interviews for prospective medical and health services managers, two staff members meet with some of the top candidates.

Medical and Health Services Managers: Duties, Pay, and More

Medical and health services managers ensure that health care facilities run smoothly and efficiently. Learn more about this impactful profession.

September 1, 2022

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[Featured Image]: A nurse, with black hair, wearing a blue uniform, face covering, and a stethoscope around their neck. They are looking at a chart standing in a medical office.

What Is Health Economics? Definition, Examples, and Impact

Health economics focuses on how to make health care more equitable, accessible, and affordable for all. Here’s what exactly that means, why it matters, and who should consider studying it.

September 1, 2022

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[Featured Image] A woman sits at a reception desk.

What Is a Medical Secretary? Getting Started in Health Care

Medical secretaries act as the face of the doctor’s office, managing the stream of patients coming in and handling any administrative tasks. Here’s how to become one.

September 1, 2022

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