University of Huddersfield and Coursera Launch Online BSc in Data Science to Meet Global...
The University of Huddersfield today announced the launch of its first fully online undergraduate degree on Coursera. The BSc(Hons) in Data Science is designed to equip learners worldwide with the technical, analytical and mathematical skills needed to succeed in today’s data-driven economy. The degree, which offers flexible full- and part-time study options, is aimed at…
What Does a Data Scientist Do?
If you’re not sure what a Data Scientist does, you’re not alone. At a high-level, a data scientist collects and analyzes large amounts of data to find useful patterns and insights. They use tools like statistics, coding, and data visualization to help businesses make smarter decisions. In this article, Catherine Zhou, a Data Scientist at…
Data Analyst vs. Data Scientist: Which Path is Right For You?
You may have heard the phrases “data analytics” and “data science” mentioned before. If you are new to the world of data, you might be wondering what these terms mean — and if you’re interested in a career in data, which is the right path for you? Though there is a lot of overlap between…
Staying Relevant in Data Science: How Consistent Skill Growth Drives Mike Norton’s Success
After over 30 years in the telecom industry and a distinguished career as an officer in the Marine Corps, Mike Norton isn’t slowing down. In fact, he’s accelerating. Now a Product Management leader at T-Mobile, Mike has embraced the evolving field of data science, combining his technical expertise and leadership experience to stay competitive and…
9 Courses to Take If You Want to Work With Data
This time of year, if you look for it, we have a sneaky feeling you’ll find that data actually is all around us — no, seriously. From your Spotify Wrapped digest to Google’s Year in Search and our very own Code Review, the data in our lives tells a compelling story about the year we’re…
What Does a Data Journalist Do?
Data journalism might not seem like an obvious coding job, but if you have data science skills and a passion for storytelling it could be the perfect niche. News organizations and media outlets are looking for people who can look past raw numbers to find a compelling story and visualize it. We spoke to Will…
The Role of Data Science in Electoral Politics & 3 Careers You Can Have
Election Day is Tuesday, November 5 in the United States. Whether you’ve been volunteering leading up to the big day or are planning to proudly wear your “I Voted” sticker, getting involved with an election cycle is invigorating. Some people turn their passion for politics into a career. In fact, there are lots of ways…
How Marta “credentialized” her work experience with the Northeastern DAE degree
Learning the theory behind the application with the MS in Data Analytics Engineering As a working analytics engineer with a bachelor of arts in behavioral psychology from the University of Maine, Marta found herself craving further education that would be relevant to her career path. After considering degree options like an MBA, she recognized the…
Why Database Schemas Are Important & Types to Know About
Websites and applications consist of many parts — they can have a front end, a back end, and a database to connect to. Even desktop software often needs to connect to databases. Databases are essential for storing and accessing data efficiently. They keep data organized in structured or semi-structured formats and allow multiple applications to…
How To Tell If You’re “Proficient In Excel” & How To Get Better
Seeing “proficient in Microsoft Excel” listed on a job description can be confusing, even if you regularly use the Microsoft spreadsheet software. Considering the vast uses for Excel, how can you tell if you’re truly “proficient” enough to be considered for a role? For starters, read the job description closely. If Excel proficiency is listed…
