At a Glance
The VCU Master of Decision Analytics (M.D.A) Weekend Program provides students with the in-demand business analytics skills and experience needed for analyzing problems in the business world.
This hybrid program follows an alternating weekend schedule. On the first class weekend of each month, students attend class in person. The second class weekend of each month is HyFlex, and students may attend in-person or virtually.
Program Length
16 months
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree; 2+ years' work experience
Average Class Size
25 to 35 students
Application Deadlines
Round 1: December 1
Round 2: February 1
Round 3: April 1
Round 4: July 1
Program Highlights
- Live, interactive classroom instruction from distinguished professors and business professionals
- Work directly with major businesses in the area on live projects and practicum
- Enjoy sessions with area executives and data science practitioners
- Teamwork and communications coaching
- Career counseling
- Social and networking events
- Become part of VCU's Analytics Alumni network - a valuable source of career opportunity and development
Hear from our MDA Weekend Alumni
The Curriculum
Prepare for positions in advanced analytics functions and gain an understanding of database structure, data query, statistical analysis, data mining, forecasting and more. We emphasize communicating analytics results to non-quantitative audiences, data visualization and effective teamwork skills.
Classes meet every other Friday and Saturday.
Fridays 12:30 p.m.-6:15 p.m.
Saturdays 8 a.m-4:15 p.m.
The first class weekend of each month students are expected to attend in-person.
The second class weekend of each month is HyFlex; students may attend in-person or virtually.
Curriculum Enrichment Opportunities
- Health Care Management Certificate: Enroll in optional add-on during the summer semester.
- Practicum: Help solve problems for a real-world business, medical or government agency client.
- Career Services: Use our free services to boost your career.
Events
Advisory Board
We’ve partnered with executives from local organizations to form an Analytics Advisory Board.
The Master of Decision Analytics Weekend Program was created with the board’s direct involvement and consent.
- Matt Austin
Stafford Park Partners - Elliot Becker
McKesson - Karen Bernhard
Citibanamex - Michael Bland
B&B Printing - Lee Brooks
Virginia Credit Union - Christine Chmura
Chmura Economics & Analytics - Simeon Chow
Altria (retired) - Sheilla Collins
Capital One - John Datovech
Hamilton Beach - David Garrett
McKesson - Kevin Gorman
Wells Fargo - Chip Hidinger
Truist - Christine Holzem
Federal Reserve (retired) - Atma Iyer
Capital One (retired) - Tyler Joiner
Markel - Anthony Phelps
Altria - Mallik Pullela
Hamilton Beach - Robert Reynolds
W.R. Berkley Corporation - Craig Snodgrass
i2ex - Wesley Strom
IBM - Larry Tentor
Virginia Retirement System - Ward Thomas
Havas CX - Sam Waters
Carmax
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