The Department of Mathematical Sciences at Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts, has taken their MBA program in a new direction. The university is offering dual concentration in business analytics and IT to prepare professionals for a wide range of careers in analytics. Employers concur in their belief that a strong knowledge of general business areas coupled with strong exposure to analytic techniques and database management tools are key to success in rewarding analytics careers. Typical employers include financial institutions such as Bank of America, health-care organizations, database marketing and market research firms such as Epsilon and Genalytics, consulting firms, and retailers.
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