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Companies today rely on data as a driver for innovation and decision-making. That has led to a growth in jobs for data scientists across many different careers. One of the biggest job growth areas is operations research analysis. Organizations need employees with knowledge in analytics to solve complex issues. They also identify areas where data […]
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Much like the Oakland Athletics baseball team featured in the book and movie Moneyball, businesses face a complicated task in evaluating talent and deciding if a person is the right fit for the team. Certainly, there are tried and true measurements used by human resources managers. A personality that fits with others in the organization, […]
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The biggest change in competitive professional sports this century has not taken place on the field, but in the front office. Specifically in the use of data science and analytics to win games. Once, general managers focused primarily on hiring talented players and bringing in coaches who excelled at player management and on-field strategy. And, […]
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New Programs: Master of Science in Data Science & Master of Science in Business Analytics NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. – 11/1/2016 – To address the growing demand for high caliber data scientists and business analysts, Merrimack College is launching an online Master of Science in Data Science and Master of Science in Business Analytics program. These degrees are offered through […]
As part of your online M.Ed. and graduate teacher education programs, you are invited and strongly encouraged to participate in two immersion events. Immersion events are opportunities for you to come to Merrimack’s beautiful North Andover campus and share a professional development day with your fellow classmates, faculty and colleagues in the field. Our first […]