Business

Insights from the Gerard School of Business and the School of Science and Engineering Chief digital officer (CDO) is a relatively new executive position that has become a priority for companies that want to use data in the most powerful ways possible. A CDO focuses on leveraging data to transition and improve business operations using […]

Insights from the Girard School of Business and the School of Science and Engineering Cryptocurrency emerged a decade ago, promising a convenient and secure way to make digital transactions. However, the predictions of a worldwide financial revolution have fallen short, as cryptocurrency has faced challenges including countries considering banning their use and issues with theft […]

Insights from the Girard School of Business and the School of Science and Engineering Change is a constant in every aspect of life, including running a business. Perfecting change management is a priority for organizations wanting to keep ahead of competitors. While the discussion typically centers on people and processes, it increasingly involves the use […]

Insights from the Girard School of Business and the School of Science and Engineering Many modern businesses have mastered the art of collecting data. Their focus is now on finding ways of putting that data to use to support business strategy and goals. Many businesses find themselves drowning in data, much of it in vast […]

Insights from the Girard School of Business and the School of Science and Engineering While the lines between the two careers can blur, business analysts and data scientists typically work different types of jobs. Analysts focus on finding ways to make use of data-driven decisions to improve business results, while data scientists create software tools […]

Insights from the Girard School of Business and the School of Science and Engineering When most people think of data in relation to business continuity planning, they focus on the need to protect data in the case of an interruption in business. However, data also can play a role in making those critical plans. Data […]

Technological innovation is often what inspires people to pursue a career in business analytics. That’s understandable. It’s a constantly evolving, fascinating field with the potential to revolutionize how organizations are run. But there’s another side to business analytics that may not seem as exiting on the surface, but is just as important, if not more. […]

The explosion of technology innovation has created a wealth of opportunity for businesses to leverage data and analytics. Both are making operations more efficient and effective. However, it’s also lead to another issue: There aren’t enough people trained in how to put the data science and business analytics to use in making these innovations useful […]

They don’t write songs or make movies or television shows around business analysts – unless you count “Moneyball” (which most business analyst majors do). That movie makes clear what all students in master’s degree programs in business analytics already know: decisions based on facts lifted from data – not emotions and intuition – lead to better results. […]

The foremost business analytics skills that any analyst needs are, of course, an ability to analysis, interpret and model data. Those who graduate with a master’s degree in business will have learned those skills by the time they earn their degree. But the need for expertise goes beyond analyzing data and extrapolating actionable information from large datasets. […]