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Every adult learner considering returning to college has a unique story about why they did not finish their undergraduate degree. What unites them is the drive to complete what they started, reaping the personal and professional rewards that come with earning a college degree and adding it to their resume. For those thinking about returning […]
Experiential learning is central to the MS in Engineering Management Product Management program at Merrimack College. But what exactly is experiential learning and why is it important? Experiential learning is a process that gives students an opportunity to immediately apply what they’ve been taught to solve real-world problems. Reinforcing new knowledge through active experience provides instant feedback on their […]
Product management is an organizational function overseeing new product development, product planning, product lifecycle management, and often product marketing within a company. A product manager’s responsibilities include development, business justification, planning, proof-of-concept, forecasting, pricing, launch, and marketing. Marty Cagen, founder of the Silicon Valley Product Group and author of the book “Inspired” describes the role […]
Inaugurated in January 2017, the online Master of Science in Data Science degree program at Merrimack College recently graduated its 100th student in December 2020. For program faculty, achieving the milestone offered a moment to reflect on the program’s evolution, as well as its future. “The program is thriving,” says department chair Dr. Michael Bradley. “While it is […]
There are a lot of ways you can change the world. Among the many disciplines, specializations, and career paths lending themselves to world-changing work, product management is one we don’t often think about. Nonetheless, earning a product management degree employs visionary insight, business acumen, and analytical expertise that bring valuable products to market. Steve Jobs, […]
Insights from the School of Science and Engineering Prior to 2020, finding a vaccine for a new disease took years to develop. And that’s on the fast track. But all this has changed in the age of COVID-19. Data analytics and vaccine development have met their moment. “Ushering a vaccine through rigorous testing protocols and regulatory approvals is not […]
Insights from the School of Science and Engineering Healthcare analytics is the key to understanding, mitigating, and eventually vaccinating against COVID-19. Applying rigorous, data-based analysis and pattern recognition allows for informed decision-making and effective response in a novel, fast-moving global health crisis. In general, healthcare analytics employs principles of data science, machine learning, and artificial […]
Insights from the Girard School of Business and the School of Science and Engineering Machine learning vs. artificial intelligence. What’s the difference? The terms are frequently used interchangeably, but there is a distinction to be made. Machine learning is a subset of AI, explains Dr. Peter Salemi, a data scientist and Adjunct Faculty, Data Science & Analytics, […]
As more K-12 students are choosing online instruction, educators can boost their chances of success by keeping students engaged even without the benefit of classroom interaction. Teachers have a variety of options to accomplish that task, including keeping lessons streamlined, using all communication tools available, and creating online spaces for interaction. The need to know […]
Earning an MBA is long considered the go-to route for business professionals seeking leadership roles in their field. While that still holds true, MBA degrees aren’t as valuable as they once were. At the same time, degrees in specific areas of concentration are becoming more marketable, especially in highly specialized industries like accounting. For many […]