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May 7, 2018
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 […]
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April 24, 2018
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 […]
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April 16, 2018
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 […]
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April 13, 2018
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 […]
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March 22, 2018
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 […]
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March 5, 2018
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, […]
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March 3, 2018
Data scientists work on the cutting edge of innovative technology. In a world where data-driven decisions have become the norm, data science delivers the insight needed to make those decisions. […]
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February 28, 2018
Merrimack College in Massachusetts has steadily grown over the years in stature. It now is among the top-ranked schools in the Northeast, with employee-aligned programs that prepare students for post-graduation […]
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February 23, 2018
For those who want to start a career in data science or business analytics, it’s important to consider the level of educational attainment and the credentials you will need for […]
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February 15, 2018
Big Data and the Future of Transportation The converging of Big Data and the Internet of Things (IoT) is resulting in a tidal wave of new inventions and a higher […]