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Industry Insights

Building a Bridge to a CyberCulture

Recent security attacks have signaled the need for a new organization culture that bridges cybersecurity and business operations. Here's how to make it happen.

Industry Insights

Who is the New Data Scientist?

Careers in big data are booming. No surprise. But what is surprising is the new data scientists. Turns out they’re coming from some unexpected fields. Find out where.

Industry Insights

Follow the Data: How Decision Support Managers Are Changing the World

From identifying the right interventions for at risk students to determining treatment plans for cancer patients, decision support managers are using data analytics to find solutions to some of our most intractable problems. And the job outlook for DSM’s is astounding. Learn more.

Industry Insights

Mastering Your Career in Data Security

Data breaches are costly—in revenue and reputation—and organizations are actively looking for talented professionals who can help protect their data stores. See what issues are keeping CIOs up at night and the career opportunities available in this growing field.

Industry Insights

Behind the Algorithm: Demand for AI Skills Exploding

As demand for artificial intelligence practitioners explodes, a new breed of master-trained IT professional is commanding industry attention and top salaries.

Student Stories

Considering a Grad IT Degree?

Whitney Dano had been on the job at a major national insurance company for just a year when she decided that earning her master’s degree would help her fill the learning gaps surfacing at work.

Faculty Perspectives

The Internet Wants You: Consider a Career in Cybersecurity

Whether you’re a cybersecurity pro or looking to get into this in-demand field, VT-MIT Professor Wade Baker offers some valuable information on how to take your career where you want it to go.