data analytics

“When we have all data online, it will be great for humanity. It is a prerequisite to solving many problems that humankind faces.” Robert Cailliau, Co-Founder, World Wide Web Cities are growing at an uncontrollable rate. 68% of the world’s population is expected to live in urban areas by 2030. Given this fast and unstoppable […]

New essay from Temple University faculty member Munir Mandviwalla and five industry executives offers an outlook for how various industries should react following COVID-19 PHILADELPHIA, April 2, 2021 — Business and industry as we once knew it has changed. What was their “normal” is likely not coming back either. As we move past the COVID-19 […]

The Fox School of Business recently hosted two virtual events for students planning for careers in business data analytics. The industry has seen a boom in recent years due to “big data” companies like Google, IBM and Oracle utilizing analytics to better create products for customers. Both events are examples of the real-world expertise offered […]

When given the choice of nearly 200 radio stations, the average Sirius XM radio subscriber almost always rotates between just three or four channels. Those few stations provide a glimpse of the subscriber: their hobbies, potential consumer activity as well as what they care about. Through that brief glimpse, conclusions can be drawn. That’s the […]

Fahim Kazmi, MS ’19, is passionate about data analysis.  “When I was first researching the field, I realized how amazing these skills were—you can create miracles working in pharmaceuticals, create new medicines and help with the creation of a vaccine,” he says.  With a bachelor’s degree in engineering and experience working as a mechanical engineer […]

When most people use social media, they’re either chatting with friends or scrolling through feeds. Data mining is not usually top of mind—but for Jimmy Quan, it is.  Quan, a Fox School senior majoring in Statistical Science and Data Analytics (SSDA), spent his summer researching how social media users can weigh the tradeoffs between using […]

As a result of global pandemics, social justice movements and more, the needs of consumers are changing more rapidly than ever. It is essential for marketers and businesses to keep their finger on the pulse of what their customers are looking for. Market research and customer insights are a critical way to help with that.  […]

Cameron O’Donnell, BBA ’19, transferred to Temple University as a sophomore looking for a major that interested him and provided unique job opportunities. After some searching, he found that accounting fit the bill. As O’Donnell says, accounting is “a dynamic, forward-thinking profession that provides the motivated and curious with opportunity.” Just one year into his […]

In 2019, the Fox Analytics Student Association (FASA) became a Fox student professional organization (SPO). Born out of appreciation for data analytics, the organization brings like-minded people together and creates an atmosphere of knowledge sharing to build a stronger network among MSBA students and alumni. FASA hosts panel discussions, guest speakers and social events such […]

Technology continues to change the business world and business education. A familiarity with artificial intelligence, data analytics and automation is quickly becoming a central skill for graduates across all disciplines. For the last few years, the Fox Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program has incorporated these subjects into its special topics summer course. This summer, the […]

New research from Leora Eisenstadt, assistant professor of legal studies, examines how companies are using data analytics to track employee behavior and habits. PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 17, 2020—Work-life balance is key to cultivating a healthy work environment, but attaining it is not easy. In fact, new research from Leora Eisenstadt, assistant professor of legal studies at […]