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Insights from the Girard School of Business Earning a master’s degree in accounting online can boost your chances of earning a promotion and better pay preparing you to take on strategic leadership roles. Earning the degree online offers unparalleled convenience and flexibility with the ability to learn at one’s own pace with supportive services designed […]
Insights from the School of Education and Social Policy at Merrimack College It seems so simple. Of course, students should learn to read. That’s been understood for generations. No one is going to argue against the importance of student literacy. However, many don’t understand just how important student literacy and reading are to student development, starting at […]
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 […]
The definition of “stable job” should feature a picture of an accountant. It’s the rare profession that weathers most economic storms. In any society that uses money, a need will exist for people to keep track of where it’s coming in and where it’s going. Accounting jobs are notably stable in growth. That’s good news […]
Insights from the Girard School of Business Accounting is a versatile field. No matter what happens in the economy, accountants remain in demand. Someone has to keep track of the money. For the more ambitious professionals entering the accounting field, a master’s degree in accounting can open all the right doors. In addition to more traditional accounting […]
Insights from the School of Education and Social Policy at Merrimack College Children learn ideas about social justice early, especially at school. Some pick up concepts that help them better understand how a fair and just world works. Others may learn ideas that hinder gender, racial, and social equality. Teachers can guide students as they […]
The technical aspects of accounting are well-known. So are the practical steps future accountants should take to learn those skills and earn the rewards for doing so. Earn a bachelor’s degree, then an MS in Accounting. Pass the CPA exam and/or pick a specialty like managerial accounting or internal auditing. None of it is easy, but […]
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 […]
College graduates expect to leave school with skills appropriate for their chosen career path. However, the gap between what’s learned in the classroom and the skills employers really want can be large. That’s led to the emergence of employer-aligned programs that incorporate input from top employers into curriculum design. The goal is to produce graduates […]
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 […]