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What is the Future of Software Engineering

June 18, 2019 

If you’re considering a career in software engineering, there’s no better time to get involved. This field is experiencing enormous growth across the United States and around the world. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the number of job opportunities in software development is projected to increase 22% from 2020 to 2030, much higher than the projected national average growth rate for all professions of 8%. These numbers point to the bright future of software engineering, especially as new software development trends continue to fuel the profession’s progress. There are a wide range of career options available […]

Business Ideas of the Future: Emerging Entrepreneurs

June 18, 2019 

As many businesses struggle to adapt to fast-changing market conditions, their leaders will need to keep an open mind and remain flexible to stay innovative and responsive to new trends. Successful business managers and emerging entrepreneurs must combine creative thinking about markets with business solutions that use new tools and techniques to extract useful intelligence from the massive data pools being generated. For instance, business planning and market forecasting tools based on artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and other advanced technologies are allowing entrepreneurs to be more creative when it comes to reaching their target audience. According to a 2022 PwC […]

Technology Trends in the Future of Manufacturing

June 18, 2019 

The future of manufacturing is irrevocably bound to technology. “Cheaper, more capable, and more flexible technologies are accelerating the growth of fully automated production facilities,” a McKinsey & Company article explains. Already, robotics, digital twin technology, and the industrial internet of things (IIoT), among other trends, are driving best practices in the manufacturing industry and significantly shaping the future direction of manufacturing. As technology shifts aspects of manufacturing, the roles of project managers and other business professionals will need to evolve as well. In particular, advanced skills in business administration — with a focus on communication, intricate knowledge of processes, […]

The Future of Psychology: New Methods for Helping People

June 14, 2019 

Bachelor’s degrees in psychology, like Maryville University’s Bachelor of Arts in Psychology online, aim to provide students with a broad foundation in contemporary psychological concepts. Courses such as Social Psychology, Human Development, Multicultural Psychology, and more help bachelor’s degree students gain applied, career-related knowledge that they can use throughout their professional lives, while learning about key psychological concepts like experimental methodology, critical thinking, and human behavior in depth. As a science and a field of study, psychology is constantly evolving. New areas of research are being explored, and decades-old beliefs are being questioned as new information comes to light. Depending […]

How Online Influencers Are Shaping Future Sales Practices

June 13, 2019 

Once considered a fad, influencer marketing is now an effective, lucrative marketing practice that’s here to stay. In fact, Bloomberg reports that $255 million is spent on influencer marketing monthly and that spending will continue to rise in the coming years. Online influencers are revolutionizing future sales and marketing strategies. Digital marketing professionals must have a firm understanding of digital media advertising to stay relevant. For this reason, digital marketing is now a major element in the curricula of many Bachelor of Science in Marketing (BSM) programs.. Whether a marketing candidate is pursuing a digital marketing or public relations career, […]

Three Future Network Technology Trends Engineers Should Know About

June 13, 2019 

Network technology is constantly changing and, as a result, changing the way people live and do business. Consider cellphones: As news of fifth-generation (5G) cellular networks spreads, U.S. wireless technology companies are gearing up to spend more than $275 billion to respond to this communications innovation. Network technology is a key driver of economic growth and development, and CTIA (formerly the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association) predicts $500 billion in economic growth as a result of network changes. How does the network technology revolution affect the future job market? Businesses and organizations increasingly rely on network technology, and network engineers play […]

Marketing Opportunities in the Future of Retail

June 7, 2019 

You’ve probably seen the headlines declaring that retail is dead. Publications like The Wall Street Journal documented the downfall of the American mall in 2017. Even major retail brands such as Payless, Charlotte Russe, Chico’s, and The Gap have announced they will be closing hundreds of stores in the next few years. Though this retail loss is sending shockwaves throughout the industry, other experts are seeing it as an inevitable result of not adapting to changes in the shopping experience. After all, people are still buying products at a healthy rate. In fact, the National Retail Federation forecasts that retail […]

Maryville’s Approach to Technology and Higher Education in the Digital Age

June 4, 2019 

Advances in technology have always impacted the way we manage our daily lives and experiences, but today’s innovations have ushered in a new era in the way we work, study, and live. At Maryville, we’re committed to using technology in the smartest and most impactful ways, integrating it into every layer of your experience. When you choose to pursue your education here, you have access to tech that not only supports your learning journey, but also helps improve your day-to-day life and prepare you for your future. “If colleges and universities are to put students on the path to success, […]

How Technological Advancements Will Shape the Future of Journalism

June 3, 2019 

The field of journalism is changing rapidly. Desktops have been replaced by laptops and notebook computers. The internet has created vast new sources of content linked around the world. News organizations like the Associated Press and the Los Angeles Times have started to use artificial intelligence to generate automated content, tag digital text, and reformat articles. As technology advances, news outlets continue to rely on journalists to cover everything from breaking news to local events, including forums on public policy, board of education meetings, and elections. Technology may be shaping the future of journalism, but it won’t replace the need […]

Future Communications Trends: An In-Depth Look

May 28, 2019 

While social media has skyrocketed in popularity, it is also the least trusted source of all media platforms when looking for general news and information, according to Edelman’s 2018 Trust Barometer. A company’s key to gaining trust and finding success lies in how it communicates information. Edelman notes that social media channels are where consumers are most likely to discover and “fall in love” with brands; on the flip side, social media channels are where consumers are likely to see and hear things that cause them to walk away from their preferred brands. As Entrepreneur notes, companies that want to […]