We are also engaging with the University of South Carolina and Lehigh University to create Analytics Centers and masters programs.

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He likes masters programs that combine analytics with other disciplines such as biology, chemistry, engineering or another field that focuses on solving business problems.

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In our visits to corporate partners like Apple and Cisco, it was clear that most top engineers and executives are using MOOCs for their lifelong learning in a way that some used to use corporate sponsored masters programs.

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Up to 2, 500 students at a time are expected to enroll in masters and doctoral programs with a focus in areas including engineering and computer science.

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The league table is officially known as a 'meta ranking', bringing in statistics gathered from the London-based newspaper's five more specialized rankings compiled earlier in the year, for global MBAs, executive education courses, masters degrees in management and Executive MBA (EMBA) programs.

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After graduating with a masters in public policy from Berkeley, she worked for the New York City Housing Preservation Department, underwriting its programs for affordable housing.

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