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A college degree qualifies graduates for higher-level jobs while also expanding and strengthening the hard and soft skills essential for success. A business degree accomplishes these goals, preparing graduates for the next step up in their business careers. Working adults returning to school and enrolling in a bachelor’s completion program can choose a business studies concentration. Students […]
While the dedication to students is the same wherever teachers work, the support and rewards educators receive can vary significantly from state to state. Massachusetts has long been a magnet for the best teachers, which ranks highly for teacher support, student outcomes, and quality of life. The state also ranks at or near the top […]
Understanding design thinking is a critical component in successful product development and management. Design thinking puts people first, helping product managers and teams incorporate the end user’s needs throughout the product development cycle. Many well-known tech companies, including Google and Apple, use design thinking. However, the concepts involved with design thinking are used across many […]
Not all graduate students in a Master of Education program have a classroom in mind as their final career destination. The skills and knowledge gained in an M.Ed. program can open the door to many different careers for educators ready to take their next career steps beyond the classroom. What can you do with a […]
In the digital age, product management is the organizing principle for bringing quality, user-focused products to market. In no industry is a well-defined and executed product development framework more critical than in life sciences. Product manager jobs in life sciences oblige a unique multidisciplinary skill set and knowledge base. This expertise reflects the unique human impact, regulatory complexity, and […]
Merrimack College offers 100% Online Data Science, Business Analytics, and Computer Science programs that are built with you in mind. Our approach is industry-aligned so you will be ready to advance your career or confidently seek a new professional direction. We have consulted industry leaders in the design of our advanced degrees and courses are […]
We live in transformative times. While many define this as the digital age, the intersection of data science and product management suggests a new paradigm: the Age of Insight. In a World Economic Forum article, Antonio Neri, President and CEO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, argues that the COVID-19 pandemic was a catalyst for rapid change and the potential […]
On November 8th, Massachusetts voters will decide on Ballot initiative 2. If approved the decision will let state education officials expand or open up to 12 new schools a year. It will also eliminate the current cap of 120 schools statewide. Passing this initiative could double the number of existing charter schools in as little […]
AI-driven technology continues to expand in all business sectors, allowing faster and more insightful data analysis on internal processes, product development, and customer behaviors and preferences. AI is increasingly useful for product managers when applied to product development teams and continuous process improvement. The adoption of AI is accelerating. A recent McKinsey & Co. “State […]
You’re the creative sort. You enjoy making music with your friends, reading great novels, and even dabbling in a bit of writing yourself. Your technology skills are sharp, and your active imagination allows you to visualize new ways of thinking. You love to solve problems. It sounds like product management could be the perfect career for […]