Specialize in data-driven decision-making with a Master of Decision Analytics.
Our M.D.A. program arms you with the in-demand skills and experience needed for analyzing real-world business problems. You’ll gain expertise in the skills spanning the analytics project life cycle, including data management, statistical analysis, machine learning, optimization, simulation and presentation.
Designed for working professionals, the M.D.A. Evening Format offers the flexibility to enroll part time or full time, with core courses held in Snead Hall on weekday evenings and the option to attend in person or virtually.
Curriculum
The M.D.A. Evening Format offers flexible evening courses that can be completed on a full- or part-time schedule. Students may pursue a general course of study or customize their experience by selecting one of the following concentrations.
Concentration options
This concentration equips students with the tools to turn complex accounting data into meaningful insights. Students learn to analyze, interpret and present financial information in ways that support decision-making in accounting and auditing contexts.
Designed for those interested in working with big, unstructured data, this concentration focuses on collecting, managing and analyzing data from diverse sources. Students learn to uncover trends and craft data-driven stories that support strategic business decisions.
Ideal for students looking to work in finance or investment analysis, this concentration emphasizes using data to evaluate firm performance and investment portfolios. Students gain analytical skills to support informed financial decision-making.
This concentration helps students leverage data to better understand consumers, campaigns and market trends. Students learn how to evaluate marketing performance and uncover strategic insights that drive results.
Focusing on efficiency and performance, this concentration prepares students to optimize operations. Students learn to analyze data related to production systems, supply chains and logistics to improve business processes.
Program Core skills
- AI Implementation in R and Python
- Data Management
- Machine Learning
- Statistics
- Visualization
We also offer the M.D.A. degree in a convenient weekend format, as well as a 12-credit certificate in decision analytics.
Careers in the field
- Senior financial analyst
- Marketing data scientist
- Pricing analyst
- Human resource analyst
- Financial risk analyst
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