Harvard University courses

In this course, students delve into various geopolitical dynamics influenced by technological advancements. These dynamics encompass a broad range of areas where technology and geopolitics intersect, creating new challenges and opportunities for states and…

This course is designed for students from all academic and professional backgrounds, including those new to project management or agile principles. In this course, we focus on learning techniques, methodologies, and frameworks within the field of project…

This course is a rigorous introduction to quantitative methods for students intending to study economics, finance, accounting, marketing, and management science. Examples are drawn from these areas. Topics covered include probability distributions,…

The field of developmental biology provides insights on a most interesting question: how do all of the cells in our bodies arise from a single cell, the fertilized egg? This graduate seminar probes this question through critical analysis of the primary…

This course deals with human behavior in a variety of organizations. Conceptual frameworks, case discussions, and skill-oriented activities are applied to each topic. Topics include communications, motivation, group dynamics, leadership, power, and…

Success in biotechnology requires sound understanding of both science and business. Developing new therapeutic and diagnostic modalities demands vast amounts of funding raised through multiple rounds of financing to support activities such as research and…

The course begins with a close-up look at raw data and an overview of the various types of data/information that exist in the real world. We then discuss how different types of data are better summarized and visualized with different techniques. Building on…

This course is for students looking to make the jump to becoming part- or full-time independent content creators on platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Substack. Using journalism skills across disciplines—video, audio, and writing—the course walks through how…

While many aspiring entrepreneurs spend months or even years agonizing about the idea for their new venture, the vast majority of new business ventures fail. This is because aspiring entrepreneurs underestimate the importance of execution. In this course,…

This course equips students to lead, design, and evaluate workplaces that support worker well-being and organizational thriving. It integrates occupational health psychology and people-management perspectives to examine well-being across levels (individuals,…

This course is designed for students seeking preparation for EXPO E-25 and for others wanting to review such basics of academic argument as thesis, evidence, and structure. Short writing assignments help students develop the skills essential for producing…

This introductory course allows students to explore and become acquainted with Mexico's ethnic, cultural, and linguistic richness and historical and social complexity. In doing so, students learn about Mexico's many contributions to the world as a crossroads…

Absolutely everyone faces challenges with motivation and self-control—this is part of being human. This intensive weekend course is designed to help students apply the science of goals, motivation, and self-control to a personal goal. Students are asked to…

The key distinctive feature of this highly interactive course is that students discover how to use and apply practical, relevant microeconomic tools to make better company decisions. The ability to do so has been proven to be widely effective at improving…

A hands-on workshop for students to apply the concepts and tools of behavioral economics to problems in areas such as finance, marketing, and health care. Following in-class discussions of best practices for nudges and other interventions, students work in…

While beating the markets was long thought to be impossible, hedge funds have seemingly challenged many financial theories, cracked the mysteries of Wall Street, and made fortunes in the process. They are also one of the fastest growing and least understood…

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.…

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.…

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.…

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.…

All stories are set somewhere, and in this course, we spend an active learning week in Oxford, England, studying in the heart of the city and exploring its literary institutions with the intention of writing deeply from and about them. Oxford, home to the…

This course offers students an opportunity to deepen their understanding of public policy while simultaneously empowering them to engage and shape domestic and foreign policy issues of interest to them. It provides a foundational grounding in policy…

Explore the scientific explanations of anomalous experiences such as hypnosis, hallucinations, synesthesia, super tasting, near death experiences, false memories, hauntings, alien abductions, and memories of past lives. In this introduction to anomalous…

Why did the American Revolution begin in Boston? This course takes an in-depth look at the political and social climate in Boston in the 1760s and 1770s, and the events that transformed resistance into revolution: the Stamp Act riots, the Boston Massacre, and…

The course combines neuroscience, psychology, and personal development principles to explore the mechanisms and strategies behind achieving optimal performance in personal and professional domains. This interdisciplinary course is beneficial for students…

Students collaborate in groups through a lecture-workshop format, exploring exhibit design history, theory, and practice in how it relates to visitor experience and engagement, culminating in the development of an exhibition design proposal and 3-D scaled…

Charlotte Bronte's fictional heroine Jane Eyre famously declared: "I am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being with an independent will." To what extent, though, was this more a fantasy rather than a lived reality for women in…

Students use their experience wrestling with the most pressing national security challenges to inform how the US government should be positioned to advance and defend national interests. Students are cast as key participants in the interagency process to…

Rates of anxiety and depression have been increasing in the United States and globally, with significant rises seen among young adults and adolescents even before the COVID-19 pandemic. What factors are driving this increase? This course explores the unique…

This applied active learning weekend focuses on the role emotional intelligence plays in leadership and in decision-making. Students apply emotional intelligence concepts to real-world situations through engaging exercises, in-class discussions, and case…

This on-campus, active learning weekend is an immersive learning experience for students who want to invest in real estate. Students participate in a property investment simulation based on real-life assets in the Harvard Square area. Working in teams,…

Harvard University's course on Developing Business Ideas delves into the dynamic field of Emerging / Needs Review, equipping students with the strategic tools and innovative frameworks needed to transform concepts into viable business ventures. This program…

This course is designed for students who are driven to solve problems, tackle challenges, capitalize on trends, or seize opportunities, whether they are personal, within the workplace, or on a global scale, and those who are seeking collaborators to join them…

Students participate in a series of individual and team activities challenging their skills and strategies in leadership, influence, and negotiation. Learning is primarily experiential, augmented by timely conceptual discussions. Students have rich…

This is an active learning weekend course that accompanies MGMT E-2000 in Boston that includes guest lectures from professional investors, visits to financial institutions, and a presentation on the current state of academic research in the field.

In this course, we explore why it seems that some people are full of creative ideas and others are not. We also explore the premise that everyone has creative potential, often untapped, and introduce strategies, tools, and techniques students can use to…

Finance is the language of business, and all business leaders need to speak it fluently. Financial fluency is about understanding an organization's revenue model, cost structure, and margin profile, as well as what makes a good investment. It is about being…

This course presents additional language structures, including more ways to express the past, the subjunctive mood, and the future and conditional tenses. Assignments involve work with an online textbook, several feature films and documentaries, and websites…

This 200-hour internship provides an opportunity to work on a journalism-related project under the guidance of an industry supervisor. Students gain real-world experience to support their career plans. For more information, review the journalism internship…

In this course, students gain familiarity with statistical tools used to summarize and describe the world around us and to test theories about how that world works. Understanding statistics and how they are used and misused is vital to assimilating…

Harvard University presents an in-depth course on Unix/Linux Systems Programming, a cornerstone of Computer Science & Software education. This program equips students with advanced technical skills for system-level programming, covering essential topics such…

Offered by Harvard University, the Proseminar: Introduction to Graduate Studies in Government, History, and International Relations is an essential course for students entering the Emerging / Needs Review field. This seminar provides a foundational…

The Credential of Readiness (CORe program) is a primer on the fundamentals of business offered through Harvard Business School Online. Developed and taught by Harvard Business School faculty, this course covers business analytics, economics for managers, and…

This course covers the basic principles of public speaking. Students learn how to handle nerves, organize and deliver a formal presentation, and use verbal and non-verbal communication to connect with their audience. During the course, students learn to use…

This course helps students develop critical thinking, scholarly writing skills, and research abilities while developing their individual thesis proposals. Class meetings feature lectures and discussions on different scientific approaches, group discussions,…

This course introduces the generally accepted principles that govern an entity's financial accounting system and the income statement and balance sheet that are the principal end products of the system. Students learn how accounting information is used to…

This course helps students develop academically strong, team-based capstone proposals. Working in teams is a critical industry skill that must be mastered for professional success. The course is mandatory for candidates in the Master of Liberal Arts, data…

Harvard University's Intensive Elementary Italian II course, categorized under Emerging / Needs Review, builds upon foundational Italian language skills with an immersive approach. Conducted entirely in Italian, this course enhances aural-oral proficiency…

This course covers the field of resilience research, including an examination of evidence-based cognitive, emotional, interpersonal, and self-care skills that have been demonstrated to reduce risk of major psychological disorders, such as major depression and…

This proseminar addresses problems and methods related to the study of government, history, and international relations. It stresses the critical analysis of sources, constructing explanatory models, standards of logical demonstration, as well as organizing…