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Offered by Harvard University, the Managerial Economics course delves into the intricate dynamics of economics within managerial decision-making. Categorized under Emerging/Needs Review, this course equips students with analytical tools and strategies to…

In this course, students engage in a series of structured creative writing exercises that make it possible for them to delve deeply into their characters—what they look like, what they want and need, and how they interact with the world in which they live—as…

The course explains complex economic processes in straightforward terms so that they can be understood without mathematics or prior knowledge of economics. The emphasis is on understanding the way the economy actually works in the real world, rather than…

This tutorial helps students develop an academically strong thesis proposal. During the semester, they map critical issues of project design such as scope, background, methodology, and expected outcomes. Students are encouraged to contact their research…

Travel and tourism account for a significant percentage of global domestic product (GDP), but its negative impacts on people and planet demand that sustainability is positioned as a strategic driver. The sector has enormous potential to drive fulfillment of…

Cloud and generative artificial intelligence (AI) represent a pivotal convergence of AI technologies and cloud-hosted services, effectively addressing the unique challenges inherent in these rapidly evolving fields. In cloud computing, security architectures…

Extracting actionable insights and relationships from massive complex data sets is the domain of data mining. Data mining has wide-ranging applications in science and technology, where data-set size defies use of algorithms commonly applied at small scale.…

By most definitions, half of the world's countries fail to meet the standards of democracy, and there are troubling global tendencies in an authoritarian direction. This course introduces students to basic patterns and trends in authoritarian politics, with…

This course helps develop the skills to design, fund, and implement renewable energy projects in the United States and around the world. It is aimed at anyone who would like to understand the relationship between energy and the environment, but is…

Applying to health careers programs requires extensive preparation to be a competitive applicant. This course helps students understand the different aspects of an application portfolio and helps them apply these principles to strengthen their own…

The cold war was the crucible by which the United States was transformed into a global superpower and laid the basis for the national security state. The ideological and geopolitical competition between the United States and the Soviet Union shaped the global…

This course builds media production skills from the ground up, breaking down the technology and techniques behind creating professional-quality video content. Through a hands-on, project-based approach, students learn the essentials of cinematography, audio…

Caribbean societies are largely the economic and political creations of Western imperial powers and are among the earliest products of globalization. Though in the West, they are only partly of it, and their popular cultures are highly original blends of…

This course considers some of the ways that scholars, artists, and activists have attempted to address key problems in the study of Black life and slavery in the early Americas, especially the early United States. Namely, how can one begin to tell the story…

Including a visit to two local historic house museums to use as models, this course features a hands-on approach to understanding the methodologies from strategy to practice that house museums and small cultural institutions employ to attract and engage a…

Despite the availability of control measures, infectious diseases are emerging and re-emerging. These outbreaks emphasize the importance of understanding the epidemiology of infectious diseases through qualitative and quantitative methods. This course…

In today's artificial intelligence (AI)-driven world, building a robust deep learning model is only half the journey. The real challenge often lies in bringing this model to life in the form of an application that is scalable, maintainable, and ready for…

Case studies are a cornerstone of sustainability and global development scholarship and practice, grounding abstract theories and concepts in real-world examples. This course familiarizes students with the case study model and provides guidance in producing a…

This course provides an introduction to systems engineering, which enables the design, development, and management of complex systems across their lifecycle. Students explore fundamental concepts such as requirements engineering, system architecture, risk…

This course explores data modeling methodologies with the goal of understanding how to choose, apply, and interpret appropriate statistical designs and analyses for practical data problems. Topics covered include understanding the relationships in the data,…

Harvard University's Proseminar: Elements of the Writer’s Craft delves into the intricacies of creative writing, offering students a rigorous exploration of narrative techniques, stylistic elements, and the discipline of revision. This Emerging / Needs Review…

The course explores the main issues encountered during museum collection management activities. These activities not only affect collections care, but also curation, research, exhibits, and educational projects. Specific challenges and solutions are examined…

In this course, students dive deep into the craft of writing a compelling television pilot for an episodic series. With focus on structure, character development, and pacing, the course guides students through the essentials of creating an engaging story that…

This is an intensive workshop in the craft of writing short fiction for students who have read widely among past and contemporary masters of short fiction and who are accomplished in the elements of prose composition (mechanics, syntax, and structure).…

This course explores the complex intersections of law, justice, politics, and public policy, and focuses on examining compelling case studies from around the world. Through a comparative lens, students delve into diverse legal systems and political structures…

This course trains students in the skills of critically engaging the scholarly literature in their field of study. They learn how to assess the presuppositions, argumentation, methodology, evidence, and conclusions of scholarly writing in their discipline.…

Why do some individuals and communities thrive in the face of challenges while others struggle to adapt? This course explores psychological resilience and well-being through the lens of positive psychology. The focus is designing evidence-based interventions…

This course examines the science and practice of decision-making through the lens of psychology, behavioral economics, and management. Students explore the cognitive biases, heuristics, and emotional influences that shape decisions and learn how to create…

This course is the culmination of the Master of Liberal Arts, computer science, where student teams execute their capstone proposal from CSCI S-597d . It gives students the opportunity to collaborate with industry partners and other students on complex…

In this course, students learn how to identify and research stories that make compelling features, develop narrative concepts, and plan effective reporting trips. They practice finding and approaching memorable characters and conducting in-depth, insightful…