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They don’t write songs or make movies or television shows around business analysts – unless you count “Moneyball” (which most business analyst majors do). That movie makes clear what all students in master’s degree programs in business analytics already know: decisions based on facts lifted from data – not emotions and intuition – lead to better results. […]
For the past few decades, most people have associated innovation in technology with Silicon Valley. But the area that started the first wave in the digital revolution in the United States has positioned itself to continue leading well into the future. Boston and the surrounding areas of Massachusetts have led in technology since the 1950s. […]
Theo Epstein’s success with the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs brought the possibilities of data analytics to the attention of millions of baseball fans. Then came the movie “Moneyball” starring Brad Pitt, which made the role of analytics in sports even more widespread. Suddenly, ESPN was producing rankings of teams based on use of analytics and […]
For those with even a passing interest in artificial intelligence, machine learning, Big Data and the Internet of Things (IoT), the idea of self-driving cars has become a fascination. Certainly, for those planning on earning a master’s degree in data science, the topic is one of particular interest. But for many people, self-driving cars remain something […]
The foremost business analytics skills that any analyst needs are, of course, an ability to analysis, interpret and model data. Those who graduate with a master’s degree in business will have learned those skills by the time they earn their degree. But the need for expertise goes beyond analyzing data and extrapolating actionable information from large datasets. […]
The debate is over. Or, at least, it should be. It ended on the night of Nov. 1, 2017, when the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1, claiming the team’s first ever championship. Importantly, especially for those with an interest in data analytics for baseball, the Astros’ victory also marked the second year […]
With the explosion in the use of data-driven strategies in organizations across every industry, it’s little wonder so many want to get into a data-related field. Of course, it’s important to know exactly which data-related field you want. Many people, including those who want to get into the industry, confuse business analyst with data scientist […]
The Cleveland Browns have done a remarkable thing in the National Football League. It’s not a good thing, mind you, but it is remarkable. In the last two seasons, the Cleveland Browns have won exactly one game. They’ve compiled a 1-31 record since the beginning of the 2016-2017 season, a notable achievement in bad football. […]
The challenges for organizations working with data have evolved in recent years. Most now have access to data. They also have the means to collect and analyze it. The issue now is how to manage it. Next to finding ways to reach actionable conclusions through data analysis, finding efficient ways to store and access massive […]
Few professions offer as bright a future as data analysis. The job has become one of those rare professions in that data analysts are needed across almost every industry. Private business, as well as nonprofit organizations and government agencies, have increasingly turned to a data-driven approach to drive operational strategy. The proliferation of data and the […]