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The accounting graduate degree’s inaugural session begins January 21, 2019. NORTH ANDOVER — Merrimack College is launching its new online master of science in accounting (MSA online) program, with classes starting Jan. 21, 2019. As a 100-percent online program, Merrimack’s MSA online is flexible and prepares students for advanced careers in accounting by focusing on high-level […]
In a state filled with well-known institutions of higher learning, Merrimack College still stands out with a unique history and approach to education. Formed in 1947, Merrimack College has a well-deserved reputation for providing exceptional education. U.S. News has ranked the school among the best colleges in the northeast, one of the top engineering schools, and one of the best colleges […]
Many advantages for teachers who choose to take online courses apply to every profession. But some of the key elements – particularly flexibility and the chance to earn a degree faster – are of particular interest for teachers seeking a master’s degree in education. Massachusetts has a challenging system for licensing teachers. That’s reasons why the […]
In many professions, it’s easy to overstate the importance of the job. But in the case of our educators, it’s more likely that people will underestimate the importance of teachers in our society. For those who have dedicated their lives to teaching others, it’s good to reflect on the vital importance well-educated, quality teachers play in shaping […]
Media reports around technology and data science are sometimes a blizzard of hyperbole, exaggeration and “pie in the sky” predictions. For example, weren’t drones going to deliver every package to our door by now? Shouldn’t we all be able to talk to our houses and cars at this point, and they’ll answer back? And speaking of […]
Merrimack College officials recently culminated a plan launched earlier this decade to move the school’s sports team into the highest level of collegiate competition. In four years, Merrimack’s sports teams will compete in NCAA Division I athletics as part of the Northeast Conference (NEC). This includes joining one of the most popular and competitive of […]
The population of the United States might be shifting to the South and the West, but the best paying teaching jobs continue to be in the Northeast. With the exception of California, most of the best paying teaching jobs are in the Northeast states of Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York and New Jersey. While some other states like Alaska occasionally crack the top of teacher […]
There are many choices for educators looking to elevate their career by earning a master’s degree. More universities are offering graduate degrees for teachers. Sometimes it’s difficult to identify the quality schools. Merrimack College offers advantages for teachers pursuing a degree in Massachusetts. They include the following: Online Education Merrimack College offers master’s degree programs […]
Just like a person launching a career in software engineering might choose to work in high-tech areas such as Silicon Valley or Boston, teachers gain an advantage by choosing the best states for teachers. Some states have a higher demand for teachers. But most teachers focus more on the quality of the education system than the salary they […]
Big data already is having a significant impact in the healthcare industry on issues as disparate as patient satisfaction scores and improving time spent transferring patients from one area of a hospital to another. It eventually will lead to breakthroughs in aiding real-time patient diagnosis by medical professionals as well as more efficiency and effectiveness […]