Harvard University courses

Harvard University presents the Capstone Design Studio, a cutting-edge course in the Arts & Design category. This program offers students an immersive experience in design principles, fostering creativity and innovation. Participants engage in hands-on…

To succeed in the future, managers must develop the resources and capabilities needed to gain and sustain advantage in competitive markets both traditional and emerging. The way in which organizations attempt to develop such competitive advantage constitutes…

This course is an introductory course in Spanish. The four skills—listening, speaking, reading and writing—are covered, although particular emphasis is placed on speaking and listening. At the end of the semester, students are able to speak about themselves…

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…

Harvard University’s **Precapstone: Building the World of the Book: Fiction or Nonfiction** course offers an in-depth exploration of narrative creation within the Emerging / Needs Review category. Designed for aspiring writers and scholars, this course delves…

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…

This proseminar introduces students to basic behavioral science research methods in psychology and anthropology. It teaches them how to read and evaluate research papers and translate their ideas into viable research projects. Topics include library and…

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…

"Academic Writing and Critical Reading, offered by Harvard University, equips students with essential skills for rigorous scholarship in the Emerging/Needs Review field. This course cultivates advanced abilities to analyze complex texts, construct persuasive…

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.…

Harvard University's Business Analysis and Valuation course offers an in-depth exploration of financial analysis techniques and valuation methods within the Emerging / Needs Review category. This rigorous program equips students with analytical frameworks to…

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…

This course serves as foundational preparation for Master of Liberal Arts (ALM) sustainability and global development practice capstone track candidates, enabling them to conceptualize, structure, and propose a comprehensive plan for their capstone project in…

Harvard University's Precapstone: Meta-Analysis: From Theory to Practice course delves into the rigorous methodologies of meta-analysis, bridging theoretical foundations with practical applications. This Emerging / Needs Review offering equips students with…

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 intensive, immersive course is designed for graduate-credit students with strong writing skills and an interest in becoming fiction writers but little formal experience, students who would like to develop a solid foundation in story and scene structure…

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…

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.…

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…

This course sets the foundation for academically strong consulting capstones starting with client identification. It is mandatory for candidates in the Master of Liberal Arts, sustainability , who wish to enroll in ENVR E-599a in the following semester. The…

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…

As the media landscape continues to shift, podcasting has evolved to become one of the most popular, accessible, and engaging ways to reach audiences. With their low barrier to entry, podcasts provide everything from news to drama to comedy and beyond for…

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…

Offered by Harvard University, "Global Land Conservation Practice" delves into the critical field of Emerging / Needs Review, equipping students with essential knowledge and strategies to address global conservation challenges. This course combines…

This course is crafted to guide students in developing an academically rigorous and innovative capstone proposal, vital for candidates pursuing the Master of Liberal Arts, museum studies. As the museum sector undergoes significant transformation in response…

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).…

Harvard University's Proseminar: Elements of the Writer’s Craft offers an immersive exploration of narrative techniques and stylistic devices essential for aspiring authors. This rigorous Emerging / Needs Review course examines fundamental aspects of creative…

Harvard University presents "(Re)Imagining the Prison," a thought-provoking course under the Emerging / Needs Review category. Delve into innovative approaches to prison reform, examining historical contexts, contemporary challenges, and potential solutions.…

In this proseminar, students develop the skills necessary to engage in graduate-level research in the field of museum studies. Students read classic scholarly texts in museum studies and complete short assignments designed to hone their academic writing…

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.…

This proseminar introduces students to basic behavioral science research methods in psychology and anthropology. It teaches them how to read and evaluate research papers and translate their ideas into viable research projects. Topics include library and…

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…

Harvard University’s College Algebra course offers a foundational exploration of algebraic concepts, tailored to support students in mastering essential mathematical skills. Designed within the Emerging / Needs Review category, this course emphasizes critical…

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…

This intensive workshop for serious writers of all stripes is designed as a running investigation into what good nature writing can teach us about good writing, full stop. For our purposes, nature writing is broadly defined as a cross-disciplinary field…

What is religion? Why does it show up everywhere? Using archaeology, religious studies, and social thought, this course studies the major themes in the history of religions including encountering the holy, sports and ritual, crossing borders, sacrifice as…