Harvard University courses

This section of the writers' residency is for writers of fiction and nonfiction. The writers' residency is for advanced creative writers who have been admitted to the Harvard Extension School Master of Liberal Arts (ALM), creative writing and literature . In…

Students read varying viewpoints on controversial current issues, such as medical ethics, poverty, the environment, race, ethnicity, immigration, privacy, religion, and labor, and learn how to analyze and present conflicting opinions. They learn how to…

This section of the writers' residency is for creative writers who wish to develop craft techniques to build suspense in their work. While this section may be especially useful for students interested in writing suspense, thriller, or detective fiction, it…

This course introduces and wrestles with some of the central themes, concepts, and issues in biomedical ethics. Ethics is the study of normativity or shoulds, and biomedical ethics takes on the challenge of thinking through the normative aspects of the fact…

This course takes a case-based clinical approach towards integrating laboratory sciences across multiple biology disciplines. Each case explores a patient's clinical presentation through hands-on laboratory activities, experiments, and simulations. For…

Come to Harvard University for an experience where students engage with industry leaders during visits to local incubators, accelerators, and companies, as well as academic research departments and institutions. The course focuses on the following questions:…

This is an intensive course of study of the foundational mathematics needed for calculus and for the sciences, with a goal of developing deep understanding of the material. Linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions are…

"Harvard University's Global Business and Technology Trends course delves into the dynamic interplay between emerging technologies and global business strategies. This expertly designed Emerging / Needs Review program equips students with cutting-edge…

In this course, which is open to all levels, students explore how to create a polished and convincing solo song performance. Each class meeting begins with a vocal warmup, reviewing the basics of good singing technique and ear training. Through individual…

This advanced course explores the role of intelligence in the development of United States national security policy. We review the origins of American intelligence in Boston during the revolution and its subsequent evolution through the Civil War, world wars,…

This course is an exploration of the intersection between finance and sustainability, designed for students with a foundational understanding of sustainable finance. It focuses on how financial markets integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG)…

This course examines artificial intelligence (AI) from legal and educational perspectives, emphasizing ethical norms for AI advancements and preparing students to become future leaders in this emerging technology. It includes readings, films, and guest…

This course is dedicated to getting our hands on the materials of oil painting. We begin with a series of studio assignments that build in technical difficulty as we develop a shared language for talking about and evaluating form; later, we continue this work…

Nationalism remains a powerful political force, even in democratic countries with long traditions of liberalism and republicanism. This course examines key aspects of the history, current state, and functioning of nationalism worldwide. It is structured…

A dichotomy has long existed in the public imagination of right brain versus left brain—arts versus sciences—but does that distinction make sense? The field of arts in health and the integration of the arts into medical education is advancing rapidly.…

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 is an intensive introductory course designed for students with little or no previous knowledge of Spanish. In this course, students interact with instructors, peers, and native Spanish speakers around the world as we explore the culturally and…

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.…

Human language in all its natural complexity is an enduringly rich object of scientific study. Understanding the structural depth of language and the range of possible variation across languages is key to understanding the human mind and is increasingly…

This course offers a hands-on introduction to coding and electronic arts, focusing on open-source tools like Arduino and Processing to create interdisciplinary projects. The curriculum merges on-screen and off-screen experimentation by placing code,…

This course is designed for Master of Liberal Arts (ALM), sustainability and global development practice, capstone track candidates. Course deliverables include a detailed, actionable, and measurable innovation/new product introduction plan or a sustainable…

This course is designed for students interested in the challenges and controversies for corporate governance as it attempts to focus on global problems such as climate change; political uncertainties; environmental, social, and governance (ESG)…

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the concept and types of negotiation. It is designed for students who wish to manage individual and organizational conflict and negotiations more effectively based on the premise that those in management…

This course provides current and future leaders and managers with practical knowledge and strategic insights to become first movers in generative artificial intelligence (GAI) innovation at three essential levels: as individual contributors, team managers,…

This course provides a comprehensive overview of fundamental project management concepts, tools, techniques, and behavioral characteristics necessary for successfully launching, leading, and delivering projects in organizations. Students explore the project…

Environmental engineering intersects with the quality and health of human life in many everyday ways. For instance, consider the technical aspects of the water we drink. Bacteria, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and other pollutants are some measures of water…

This course introduces students to the main topics of Irish folklore study. We read and listen to samples of verbal art: folk narratives, proverbs, jokes, songs, and onomastic lore, and we investigate the evidence of folklife, including popular religion, work…

In the rapidly evolving landscape of cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI), organizations are confronted with an urgent and critical demand for competent technology leaders to align technologies with internal and external business needs. This…

This course offers a hands-on look at how political speech and rhetoric, when used with clarity and intention, can influence public perception. Through a close analysis of historical and contemporary speeches, students explore what makes political…

This course is designed for students seeking preparation for EXPO E-25 , which is a course required for admission to the undergraduate program at the Harvard Extension School . Students review such basics of academic argument as thesis, claims, evidence, and…

Operational technology (OT) is crucial because it encompasses the hardware and software systems that monitor and control physical devices, processes, and infrastructure. These systems are vital for the functioning of critical infrastructure such as power…

Creativity is not just for artists. In fact, it is a fundamental requirement for success regardless of functional role, place in the organizational hierarchy, or industry sector. In the world of business, creativity manifests as innovation. According to a…

This course explores how innovation, emerging technologies, and bold marketing strategies disrupt industries and transform markets around the world. Students analyze how companies—from nimble start-ups to global powerhouses—challenge conventions, redefine…

This course traces how authors from antiquity to the present have productively channeled anxiety into creating beautiful and meaningful works of literature. We investigate anxiety's existential and historical causes, from the fear of death to the rise of…

This course is a deep dive into the global business of sports organizations. Whether it is professional baseball, basketball, American football, European football, ice hockey, or lacrosse, first and foremost these are all for-profit businesses. Due to…

This course examines short and serialized stories in American literature from the nineteenth century to the present with a focus on the scary story, or those that explore the ghostly, monstrous, and uncanny. What are the methods and theories that critics have…

Harvard University offers a cutting-edge course on Strategic Management, designed to delve into the dynamic field of Emerging / Needs Review. Participants will gain a deep understanding of strategic frameworks, leadership techniques, and decision-making…

This course takes a new approach to the study of leadership by using the creative vehicles of literature and film as business case studies. It recognizes that leader-managers today must develop a complete spectrum of aptitudes, from analytical, strategic, and…

This course is the study of private equity money invested in companies that are not publicly traded on a stock exchange or invested in as part of buyouts of publicly traded companies. The main objective of the course is to provide students with the necessary…

Harvard University presents 'Natural Disasters in a Global Environment,' a cutting-edge course in the Emerging / Needs Review category. This comprehensive program examines the causes, impacts, and mitigation strategies for natural disasters worldwide.…

Why should we obey the law? Can unjust laws still be valid? How should judges interpret the Constitution and what does punishment accomplish? This course introduces central debates in the philosophy of law through weekly case studies that bring abstract…

This course explores the complex relationship between population dynamics and sustainable development and seeks to understand the influence of social determinants for health and well-being. Students examine how fertility, mortality, migration, and demographic…

This course explores the manifold physiological, nutritional, behavioral, and sociocultural factors mediating why we eat, what we eat, and how we eat. Topics covered in the course include sensory systems and eating experience, biological mechanisms of hunger…

Students are introduced to modern techniques of natural language processing (NLP) and learn foundations of text classification, named entity recognition, parsing, language modeling including text generation, topic modeling, and machine translation. Methods…

Case studies are a cornerstone of sustainability scholarship and practice, grounding abstract theories and concepts in real-world examples. During this course, students produce a bounded case study—a narrative focusing on a community, organization, or field…

This course helps students develop an academically strong capstone proposal. It is mandatory for candidates in the Harvard Extension School Master of Liberal Arts, computer science , who wish to register for CSCI E-599d in the upcoming fall term. It prepares…

Leaders and managers must help their teams navigate an unprecedented amount of change in today's modern workplace, from hybrid environments with colleagues often geographically dispersed to the disruptive impact of transformative technology such as generative…

In today's interconnected world, rapid digital acceleration—powered in part by artificial intelligence(AI)—is transforming how we work, learn, and lead. Yet true organizational resilience depends not only on advanced technologies but on the strength of human…

Harvard University offers an engaging course in Business Rhetoric, designed to equip students with advanced communication strategies essential for leadership and success in diverse professional environments. This course, categorized under Emerging / Needs…

We frequently look upon the modern world and characterize it in naturalistic and secular terms. But at the extremities of human behavior and human suffering, whether individual or social, we find ourselves calling people, groups, and situations evil. What do…