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.
International relations studies often overlook underlying geographic, economic, & intern'l order dimensions that varyingly benefit some states & disadvantage others. How does access to open seas or having a veto …
Leading in the public context requires an understanding of one's own & others' thoughts, feelings, & motivations; & tools for working toward mutually valued outcomes. Course uses behavioral science to …
The DI Seminar will provide a unique learning experience that combines interdisciplinary inquiry with diverse forms of scholarly engagement, opportunities to interact with distinguished guests, both academics and community leaders, …
This course exposes students to how business analytics are used in various global managerial contexts. Students develop a toolkit of analytical competencies while gaining experience in solving business problems and …
The DI Seminar will provide a unique learning experience that combines interdisciplinary inquiry with diverse forms of scholarly engagement, opportunities to interact with distinguished guests, both academics and community leaders, …
Investigates a selected issue in public policy or leadership.
A course devoted to the writing of prose fiction, especially the short story. Student work is discussed in class and in individual conferences. Parallel reading in the work of modern …
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A graduate-level application of Tech Policy I to real-world policy challenges in semiconductors, AI, & quantum. Emphasizes supply-chain resilience, governance, national security, and global competitiveness; analyzes policy tools such as …
In this immersive course, students will become a team of international political analysts for the semester. After selecting a specialization to pursue, students will learn how to collect and evaluate …
The Applied Policy Project (APP) is the capstone event of the MPP program, an independent analytical project for each student. Divided over two semesters, APP I provides students with the …