Data Management for Decision Making (DM4DM) provides knowledge and hands-on experience with Database Management Systems (DBMS) and Business Intelligence (BI) applications.
You will learn to access and manipulate business data using SQL, create dashboards with Power BI, and design databases with commercial tools. Additionally, we'll explore business data management issues: data quality, security, privacy, and digital innovation.

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Learn powerful ideas and useful tools

find out what you will learn in this course and why it is beneficial to your career.

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Acquire DB and BI skills for your next job

companies seek to hire and promote individuals who can leverage digital technologies.

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Plan your work: projects schedule

in the Fall 2025 Comm3220 is offered Mon-Wed 2:00 - 3:15 in Robertson Hall 225.

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Interact with our Master guests

industry leaders who graduated from UVA with a Master in the Management of Information Technology (MSMIT).

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Is this class for me?

COMM 3220 - Data Management for Decision Making - is designed for undergraduate Commerce students focusing on Information Technology and/or Analytics. Non-concentrators are welcome to take any remaining available seat.