Minerva University Graduate Programs
Certificate in Decision Making and Applied Analytics (CDA)
*Formerly named the "Certificate in Decision Analysis"
Prepare to become a wise leader and change-maker through a one-year, nested, online certification that provides you with the skills and tools to tackle complex global problems and make informed decisions in any field you pursue.
Master of Science in Decision Making and Applied Analytics (MDA)*
*Formerly named the "Master of Science in Decision Analysis"
Minerva's MDA is an accredited 21-month, part-time, online degree for those seeking to advance their career through rigorous interdisciplinary coursework in advanced systems thinking, complex systems analysis and management science, and data analytics.
Deepen your problem-solving and data interpretation skills with a master's degree that teaches you universal analytical and decision-making tools you can use in all areas of your life, both personal and professional.
Unique Pedagogy
Minerva University's methodology is scientifically designed to focus on intentionally designed coursework and programs that stimulate the active learning, development, and application of practical skills for career development and global impact. Here, you will develop and hone the Habits of Mind and Foundational Concepts (HCs) to become a more practical leader who can argue effectively, make important decisions quickly, and become a leader others can rely on.
A Minerva University education stimulates deep cognition, enhances understanding of the material, and advances your ability to apply higher concepts to novel circumstances. Together, we will reshape how you think about the world and equip you to take on its fiercest challenges.
Discussion-based small seminars allow Minerva University students to interact with professors and classmates in an intimate and engaging setting. You will collaborate deeply, question assumptions, analyze information, devise novel solutions, and much more to form a toolkit that allows you to understand and solve critical issues facing our world.
Our Unique Learning Platform
Daeil Chun
South Korea
“Since Minerva's curriculum is based on the science of learning, it is designed in a way that, with a constant input of work every day, you can achieve unbelievable results. At the end of the MDA program, I was astonished by how much knowledge I gained, how many skills I learned, and how much I grew over those two years, personally and professionally.”
Career Development
Advance your career with the dedicated support of our Coaching and Talent Development team. You will get personalized virtual support, resume reviews and workshops, and take part in collaborative one-on-one and group coaching sessions, designed to help you clarify your goals and identify new opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Coaching Support Sessions
The Coaching and Talent Development team empowers you to create and pursue a meaningful life and career by exploring, identifying, testing, and developing the skills and characteristics that will support you personally and professionally.
At the end of your first semester, you have the opportunity to take part in coaching that reflects on your experience and identifies how you can use your graduate education to achieve your goals. In the spring, you will engage in group coaching where you dive deeper into your values, strengths, and leadership skills.
Throughout your graduate education at Minerva University, we provide workshops, labs, networking sessions, as well as one-on-one and group coaching that help you:
Understand, articulate, and align your values, strengths, and goals to your actions.
Reflect on your work history and develop tools to work through obstacles.
Identify new ways to add value within your organization.
Build on your growth mindset and increase your confidence when pursuing meaningful paths.
Develop and nurture relationships with stakeholders and your professional networks.
of Class of 2022 graduates working full-time or part-time changed jobs or founded new companies during or after their MDA experience.
countries and territories represented in Minerva’s graduate student and alumni body.
Cultural Immersion
Get to know your classmates and explore global locations by attending a one-week intensive program for an additional fee. This program gives you the opportunity to meet with local leaders in business and government and form a global perspective on a broad range of topics.
Choosing to take part in this program also gives you the chance to bond with your classmates while you build your personal and professional networks and gain unparalleled experience you can apply to life and work. Your program fee covers essential components such as housing, programming, and administrative costs, which vary by location. Additional expenses such as airfare, local transportation to events, and most meals are not included in the fee. Typically, students should budget around $2,500 in total for the immersive week experience.
Our Students Change the World
