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.

    Application ChecklistHyFlex Calendar
  • Program length: 16 months
    Schedule: Every other Friday afternoon and Saturday
    Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree; 2+ years' work experience
    Average class size: 25 to 35 students
    Application deadlines: Round 2 - April 15

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


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 nonquantitative audiences, data visualization and effective teamwork skills.


Other opportunities

Program and degree requirements

Program overview 

Testimonials

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Tuition 

We offer a competitive tuition of $43,000, billed in four separate semester payments.

For billing and payment questions, visit VCU Student Accounting.

Our comprehensive tuition covers:

Course materials & software

Parking

Meals during on-campus sessions

National Analytics Conference

Socials & networking events

Billing Schedule

 

Financial Aid

Federal loans are available. Visit VCU Financial Aid for information.

Class schedule

Classes meet every other Friday and Saturday.

Fridays 12:30 p.m.-6:15 p.m.

Saturdays 8 a.m-3:45 p.m. 

 

16-month program, includes summer & winter breaks. 

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.

HyFlex Calendar

 

Advisory board

We’ve partnered with executives from local organizations to form an Analytics Advisory Board.

The Master of Decision Analytics Professional Track program was created with the board’s direct involvement and consent.

Meet the board

  • Matt Austin
    Keiter Stephens Advisors
  • Elliot Becker
    McKesson Medical-Surgical
  • Karen Bernhard
    Citibanamex
  • Michael Bland
    B&B Printing
  • Lee Brooks
  • Virginia Credit Union
  • Christine Chmura
    Chmura Economics & Analytics
  • Simeon Chow
    Altria (retired)
  • John Datovech
    Hamilton Beach
  • Kevin Gorman
    Verizon
  • Chip Hidinger
    Truist
  • Atma Iyer
    Capital One
  • Robert Reynolds
    W.R. Berkley Corporation
  • Craig Snodgrass
    Cardlytics
  • Wesley Strom
    IBM
  • Larry Tentor
    Virginia Retirement System
  • Robert Thomas
    Dominion Power
  • Ward Thomas
    Havas Discovery
  • Sam Waters
    DSD Partners

Contact us

Get your questions answered and start receiving emails about program details, updates, event invites and more.

Steve Custer, Ph.D.
DAPT Director

(804) 828-7170
swcuster@vcu.edu

Rachel Kaeser
Program Manager
(804) 828-0612
rekaeser@vcu.edu

 

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