You will learn some of the world's most powerful predictive models. We cover a variety of machine learning algorithms and survival models. We have a hands-on approach, working on real …
Covers end-to-end processes relating to the capture, organization, use, and protection of data for analytical purposes. You will learn how to build an optimized relational database and use SQL to …
One of the core functions of leaders is making decisions. However, evidence repeatedly shows that leaders often make decisions that are systematically flawed despite the availability of data that might …
Prototyping and Product Development is an action-oriented and project-based course. You and your team will identify a problem, develop multiple prototypes that address the problem, and test prototypes through iterative …
We cover natural language processing, deep learning, and artificial intelligence to apply them to text and image data. You will learn algorithms that are the backbone of technologies used by …
This course will introduce the latest practices and technologies for managing big data. It will first compare and contrast big data to relational data in both operational and analytical data …
Agile has become the de facto approach to innovation initiatives. For the analyst, the practice of agile provides an opportunity to instrument these initiatives with analytics such that the analytics …
Teams will solve an analytics challenge from a sponsoring company. The company will provide the data and the problem. You and your team will design a solution in the form …
In the second capstone course you will assess the business impact of your solution and should be done in conjunction with the sponsoring company. Key assessment questions may include: a) …
Course investigates practical challenges policy researchers face conducting impact evaluations. Develop capacity to replicate prominent empirical research using experimental & quasi-experimental methods & present results in compelling, accessible formats.Course primarily …
This course is the third capstone project course. It asks each team to prepare and deliver an oral presentation to an audience that includes their classmates and the sponsoring company. …
In this course, you acquire skills in analytics project scoping, planning, risk analysis and management, resource allocation and budgeting, monitoring, and real options thinking. You will use state-of-the-art software such …
In this course, you will build a more accurate and up-to-date understanding of what drives human behavior, understand the nature and complexity of moral issues that digital technology and analytics …
Creating the Future is a project-based course as an extension of the capstone projects completed during the program. You will be challenged to consider the organizational implications of the analysis …
Explore US mental health policy & analyze effectiveness of policies to address behavioral health needs. Examine how US Fed govt perceives mental illness, impact of science on policy initiatives & …
This course introduces students to the field of impact investing and innovative finance. With insufficient non-profit and government spending in most policy areas (sustainable agriculture, economic development, health care, housing, …
The threat of international terrorism in the wake of 9/11 prompted costly & controversial US military & stabilization efforts in Afghanistan and Iraq. Initially targeting terrorism, it expanded into regime …
Why are some countries poor and how can growth be increased? How do we ensure basic services for the poorest? This course examines capacity, demand, and influence in development, covering …
Course explores historical & contemporary approaches to the measurement of military & economic capabilities. Capabilities are informed by the cultural, organizational, & bureaucratic context that shapes how states perceive, draw …
Graduate-level poetry writing workshop for advanced writing students. A weekly 2.5 hour workshop discussion of student poems. For more details, visit our program website at creativewriting.virginia.edu.