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Maryville University Online Experience Information Session

June 19, 2019 

Transcript Angelica Frias: Hello everyone. Welcome to [inaudible 00:00:05] learning experience information center. Thank you for taking the time out of yourday to participate. My name is Angelica Frias, and I will be your moderator for today. Before we begin, I have a few logistics that I want to cover. First, you are in listen only mode, so the presentation is being broadcast through your speakers to avoid any background noise. Second, please feel free to ask questions as we go along. You can do so by typing into the Q&A box at the left side of your screen at any […]

The Future of Programming and the Top Languages Programmers Should Know

June 18, 2019 

The world of technology is shifting, evolving, and adapting to global market trends faster than ever before. According to a Forbes article, many senior technology executives are predicting big changes in software development in 2019, such as multiplatform user interface (UI) development, native analytics modules, AI-first development, and human behavior modeling. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), software developers have a strong job outlook. The job growth rate for the profession is expected to rise by 24 percent — more than three times as fast as the average for all occupations — between 2016 and 2026. That’s […]

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 University Online Transfer Credit Information Session

June 5, 2019 

Transcript Angelica Frias: Hello everyone. Welcome to Maryville University. Maryville University’s Online transfer credit information session. Thank you for taking the time out of your day to participate. My name is Angelica Frias, and I will be your moderator for today. Before we begin, I have a few logistics I want to cover. First, you are in listen mode only, so the presentation is being broadcast through your speakers to avoid any background noise. Second, please feel free to ask questions as we go along. Angelica Frias: You can do so by typing into the Q&A box at the left […]