The SPA Analytics and Management Institute (SAMI) was created to further prepare SPA graduate students by sharing practical, cutting-edge skills to work in and lead multidisciplinary teams after graduation. The institute brings leading experts from outside and inside of academia to offer students a variety of skills including mapping, compliance with regulations, creating effective presentations, policy writing for a general audience, media skills, and writing blog posts. SAMI was designed to help students develop an innovative mindset for a changing world.

At a Glance

• SAMI offers zero-credit and one-credit classes.
• Any combination of three classes will earn you a Certificate in Analytics and Management.
• SAMI classes are open to current SPA Master's or Doctoral students and SPA Graduate Alumni.
• All classes are held on the weekends.
• SAMI courses and the certificate are great for your resume.
• Grades and courses will appear on your transcript.