Harvard University courses

This section of the writers' residency is for writers working in genres that depart from our known reality, including but not limited to fantasy, science fiction, dystopian fiction, alternate history, horror, and fabulism. Students interested in exploring…

The main purpose of this course is to introduce students to the world of mathematical formalism, proof writing, and basic proof techniques (contraposition, contradiction, induction, direct proof, and exhaustive case work). This course aids students as they…

This course is designed for students who wish to acquire a precise reading knowledge of sophisticated German prose for research, study, and/or career purposes. The course focuses on grammar topics, parsing, and translation, for which texts from a variety of…

This course helps students develop academically strong, team-based capstone proposals. It is mandatory for candidates in the Master of Liberal Arts, systems engineering, who wish to register for <a href="/search/?p=CSCI%20E-599c" data-action="result-detail"…

This course covers machine learning techniques that can be applied to the fields of economics and finance. The techniques covered in this course include multiple linear regression, least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO), ridge regression,…

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 explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the world of entrepreneurship, making it easier to launch and grow businesses. Students learn how to use AI-driven tools to streamline everything from product development to marketing.…

In this course, students not only learn practical techniques for handling high-stakes deals and partnerships, but also practice using artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools to simulate real-world negotiation scenarios such as negotiating salaries, hiring…

In this course, students identify their core values, explore how to align them with daily actions, and apply the framework of design thinking to lead to meaningful change. They develop the skills to navigate ambiguity and complexity in problem-solving,…

This course immerses students in a single, real-world entrepreneurial challenge from a for-profit, nonprofit, or government organization. Across the course, students work directly with senior executives and relevant stakeholders—conducting interviews,…

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…

Work is more than what we do; it shapes who we are and who we may become. Whether competing at the highest level, managing people and leading a company, caring for a loved one, or learning to live with health challenges, pressures that drive success can also…

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. This course addresses several key aspects of data mining including the use of…

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), <a…

Success in today's software marketplace requires excellent user experience (UX). This course presents the foundations of excellent UX in a platform-agnostic manner. This course requires no programming. Instead, we focus on deciding what to program to make our…

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…

Mathematical models are ubiquitous, providing a quantitative framework for understanding, prediction, and decision-making in nearly every aspect of life, ranging from the timing of traffic lights, to the control of the spread of disease, to resource…

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…

This course explores the global business challenges caused by worldwide advancements in digital technology across multinational corporations, industries, and governments. The course comprises two tracks: global business trends and strategies, and digital…

This course provides an overview of economic tools and analytic approaches available to the manager for business decision-making. It includes such topics as pricing, forecasting, demand analysis, production and cost analysis, and macroeconomic policy as it…

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…

What does it mean to lose your home? Who are refugees? Why are there so many forced migrants in our world? How are they displaced? Where do they travel, and why? This course inquires into the nature, causes, and consequences of contemporary refugee waves in…

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 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, and organizing and…

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 covers the intersection of start-ups, entrepreneurship, and intellectual property (IP) law. Students gain skills with navigation of major tenants of intellectual property law including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trades secrets as these…

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…

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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 <a href="/search/?p=EXPO%20E-25" data-action="result-detail" data-group="code:EXPO E-25" class="notoffered" title="This course is not being offered in the selected term.">EXPO E-25</a>, which is a…

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…