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Merrimack College’s master of science programs in data science and business analytics has been ranked #10 in the country for best value by ValueColleges.com. The prestigious ranking among the “Top 50 Best Value Online Big Data Programs 2020” was based on mid-career salary potential, US News and World Report rankings, as well as program tuition. According to ValueColleges.com, the programs […]
Screen time as it relates to child development remains the focus of ongoing studies. Experts agree that screen time for children under two is detrimental to cognitive development. Beyond that, the issue becomes more complicated. Most of the conversation around screen time and child development past the age of two revolves around the quality rather […]
Moving from the traditional classroom to an online environment can be a challenge. But many students quickly discover that going back to college to earn a bachelor degree online is easier than they thought. Successful online students are those that commit to their success by adopting the habits and environment required for achieving their goals. Students can benefit […]
Every adult learner considering returning to college has a unique story about why they did not finish their undergraduate degree. What unites them is the drive to complete what they started, reaping the personal and professional rewards that come with earning a college degree and adding it to their resume. For those thinking about returning […]
Experiential learning is central to the MS in Engineering Management Product Management program at Merrimack College. But what exactly is experiential learning and why is it important? Experiential learning is a process that gives students an opportunity to immediately apply what they’ve been taught to solve real-world problems. Reinforcing new knowledge through active experience provides instant feedback on their […]
Product management is an organizational function overseeing new product development, product planning, product lifecycle management, and often product marketing within a company. A product manager’s responsibilities include development, business justification, planning, proof-of-concept, forecasting, pricing, launch, and marketing. Marty Cagen, founder of the Silicon Valley Product Group and author of the book “Inspired” describes the role […]
The statistics bug hit Dr. Fotios Kokkotos in his senior year as an undergraduate at Wright State University. “I was a math major,” he says, “and one elective in statistics did the trick.” Kokkotos fell in love. After earning his Bachelor’s degree, Kokkotos went on to earn his Master’s at Wright State and Ph.D. in […]
Inaugurated in January 2017, the online Master of Science in Data Science degree program at Merrimack College recently graduated its 100th student in December 2020. For program faculty, achieving the milestone offered a moment to reflect on the program’s evolution, as well as its future. “The program is thriving,” says department chair Dr. Michael Bradley. “While it is […]
There are a lot of ways you can change the world. Among the many disciplines, specializations, and career paths lending themselves to world-changing work, product management is one we don’t often think about. Nonetheless, earning a product management degree employs visionary insight, business acumen, and analytical expertise that bring valuable products to market. Steve Jobs, […]
Insights from the School of Science and Engineering Prior to 2020, finding a vaccine for a new disease took years to develop. And that’s on the fast track. But all this has changed in the age of COVID-19. Data analytics and vaccine development have met their moment. “Ushering a vaccine through rigorous testing protocols and regulatory approvals is not […]