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Tell Compelling Stories with Data Tell Compelling Stories with Data

Data analysis is only valuable if you know how to communicate the results effectively to stakeholders who might be less data-savvy. For instance, what good is examining consumer trends if you can’t explain to your boss how to leverage the information? The reality of it is, the most important skills you can learn as a data analyst revolve around communication.

Leverage Data As an Asset for Your Organization Leverage Data As an Asset for Your Organization

How comfortable do you feel when handling large data sets? Do you understand the importance of data validation? When you graduate with the Master of Science in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics (M.S. BIDA) from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, you’ll possess the knowledge and skills necessary to give you the confidence to work with data sets of all sizes.

Know Business Math for the Business World Know Business Math for the Business World

Business intelligence and data analytics are no longer the domain of just the math-minded programmer. Big data is increasingly available to everyone, and its accessibility allows managers to answer, with pinpoint precision, why an organizational problem occurred and how it can be solved. How Is Math Used in Business? Without a foundation of mathematical knowledge, […]

Why Business Acumen Skills Are Critical for Success Why Business Acumen Skills Are Critical for Success

How deep is your understanding of the business world? When you graduate with your Master of Science in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics (M.S. BIDA), you’ll understand the true business acumen definition by seeing how businesses operate, why businesses are important, and how you can harness data to ensure success.

Handle Data Responsibly to Protect Stakeholders Across Organizations Handle Data Responsibly to Protect Stakeholders Across Organizations

As one of the key program takeaways of the Master of Science in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics (M.S. BIDA) from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, our curriculum will provide you with decision-making and data-handling best practices of the highest standard for good business ethics.

Understanding Student Data Understanding Student Data

Reports show that about 7,000 students drop out of school per school day. These statistics are extremely upsetting, but they don’t tell the whole story behind the dropout rate. Statistics help educators understand the real problems and develop strategies for increasing...

Is an Accelerated MBA the Right Choice for You? Is an Accelerated MBA the Right Choice for You?

The first step in considering what type of MBA program is best for you is to identify your end goal — why do you want to get an MBA? If you have at least five years of business experience and want to advance your career at the company you currently work for…

The Impact of the Health Insurance Marketplace on Healthcare The Impact of the Health Insurance Marketplace on Healthcare

From changing the way the ACA has affected reimbursements to moving away from fee-for-service to accountable care organizations, financial models of health care are changing as more patients with health insurance…

How Technology is Advancing Healthcare How Technology is Advancing Healthcare

As it is in many fields, technology is making a huge impact on healthcare—but in what ways, and how does it help patients?

A 10-Step Checklist for Visionary Change Agents in Education A 10-Step Checklist for Visionary Change Agents in Education

Educational leaders have a significant impact on student achievement, often more so than the actual teachers in the classroom. To be the catalyst in transforming your school, district, or the entire institution of learning for the better, follow these 10 steps.