On the Podcast: How Faculty Evolve the MSBA Curriculum for an AI-Driven World

Darden Professor Raj Venkatesan, Co-Academic Director of UVA’s M.S. in Business Analytics program, recently joined Darden Admissions Managing Director Brett Twitty on “The ExecMBA Podcast” to explore how AI is reshaping analytics and how the MSBA is evolving alongside it.

In this episode, Raj offers a behind-the-scenes look at the ways MSBA faculty keep the curriculum relevant in a rapidly changing landscape, from integrating emerging AI tools to continuously refining course content. He also highlights the impact of the Module 5 Capstone, in which students apply their skills to real-world analytics projects.

If you’ve been wondering how the program stays current in the age of AI, this conversation provides a clear answer. Raj explains the impact of insights from alumni, corporate partners, and faculty expertise on shaping both the curriculum and its delivery each year.

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