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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 […]
Insights from the Girard School of Business and the School of Science and Engineering Predictive and prescriptive analytics play a key part in how many organizations solve current challenges and determine future strategy. Both offer significant job opportunities for those who seek a degree in data science or business analytics. Many factors drive the need for analytics. Each […]
Accountant job descriptions are changing as the world of finance and technology progresses. Accountants increasingly play a key role in developing and implementing business strategy. Sometimes referred to as strategic management accounting, those in this area of the profession work with top executives on setting financial goals, creating strategy for acquisitions and mergers, and assessing […]
Few jobs offer the joy that comes when you teach students with moderate disabilities. The chance to make a big impact on young lives ranks this among the most satisfying jobs in education. Massachusetts teachers who want to work in this concentration must meet selective requirements. The state’s schools rank well by both nationwide and worldwide […]
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 […]