Students

Can your BI live long and prosper? Not without proper governance

When it comes to governance of analytics and data modeling, CIOs can be beleaguered whiners like "Star Trek’s" Scotty or logical tacticians like Mr. Spock. The W. P. Carey School’s Michael Goul offers some pointers for those who’d rather be like the pointy-eared half-breed Vulcan.

Summer: Time to plan big!

Summer is the season for relaxing and thinking about the future. This month we are marveling at the success of our new Certificate in Applied Business Data Analytics, and making plans to demonstrate the value of IT competency to high school-age prospective students.

At the center of the Venn diagram

On one of the hottest days of Arizona's infamous summer, some of Clinical Assistant Professor Matt Sopha’s students were already focused on fall, and were sending him emails about his class.

Outstanding Graduating Senior: Laura Gagliano

Outstanding Graduating Senior Laura Gagliano developed a love of technology and has had great academic success, receiving a Presidential scholarship, a W. P. Carey general scholarship and several other scholarships and awards.

News: Spotlight on student excellence

Graduation is days away: the W. P. Carey School of Business’ convocations are May 14. What better time to shine a light on the achievements of some of our students?

Students hit home run in sports analytics competition

Philadelphia Phillies star pitcher Cole Hamels has been the focus of trade speculation this spring, but if he were to be part of a deal, what would be the optimal swap for all parties?

Success in big data requires a symphony of skills

Impeccable data science skills and knowledge, deep business domain expertise and comprehensive information technology prowess: these are three ingredients necessary for success in big data.

IS students take life steps through scholarships

Scholarships can have a massive impact on whether or not a student is able to afford their education. The Department of Information Systems has three scholarships funded by organizations that value the talented students who study here.

Profile: Making IT work at PetSmart

Pete Jorgenson travelled a long and winding path to his current position as vice president of Information Systems Technical Operations for PetSmart Inc., the nation's largest pet specialty retailer.

Impact of AI: Doomsday or force for good?

Chair of the Department of Information Systems, Michael Goul, contemplates on the future implementation of information systems.