Harvard University courses

Group and team coaching is a powerful approach for facilitating collective growth, transformation, and performance in professional settings. As organizations increasingly rely on collaborative work, understanding how to effectively coach groups and teams has…

Grief is ubiquitous. Yet, in many cultures, this aspect of human experience is taboo to discuss and scientific research into understanding grief is a relatively recent endeavor. We focus on meaning-making creative activities and on addressing collective…

Few human activities command as much global attention—or financial power—as sports. Yet despite its visibility, the business of sports is often misunderstood. This course examines the sports industry across key dimensions: economic scale, historical…

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.…

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 course reviews basic arithmetical procedures and their use in everyday mathematics. It also includes an introduction to basic statistics covering such topics as the interpretation of numerical data, graph reading, hypothesis testing, and simple linear…

This is a complete course in first-semester calculus. Topics include the meaning, use, and interpretation of the derivative; techniques of differentiation; applications to curve sketching and optimization in a variety of disciplines; the definite integral and…

This course covers integration, differential equations, and Taylor series with applications. It covers most of the topics in a second-semester calculus course with the emphasis on applications as well as graphical and numerical work. The use of a graphing…

This course is the second part of an introductory course in Spanish as a foreign language. At the end of the semester, students are able to talk about their current activities, their likes and dislikes, as well as to express their feelings and opinions and…

An intensive course for students with superior algebra skills who want to enroll in MATH E-15 the following term. During the semester, linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, polynomial, and rational functions are discussed. Requires the…

This course examines the concept of freedom of the press—the basis for it and the restrictions on it—in the United States. We begin by examining the concept of free speech and free press as used in the First Amendment of the US Constitution and trace its…

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

The course addresses both the fundamental principles and techniques of molecular biology. Students gain an in-depth knowledge of nucleic acid structure, molecular genetics, and the biochemistry of transcription and protein synthesis. Other topics include how…

Harvard University's Organizational Behavior course offers an in-depth exploration of key concepts in Business & Management. This comprehensive program examines individual and group dynamics within organizations, equipping students with essential analytical…

This course provides an introductory survey of the field of finance. It examines the agents, instruments, and institutions that make up the financial system of the modern economy, such as bonds, the stock market, derivatives, and the money market. Along the…

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…

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 the continuation of ARAB E-1 and is designed to reinforce and build upon what has been covered during the first semester. This is a proficiency-based course; emphasis is placed on the development of reading, listening, speaking, and writing…

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…

In this course we seek to understand how the ancient Greeks thought about mathematics by focusing on three activities: finding solutions and proofs for simple numerical problems, drawing geometrical constructions using compasses and straightedge, and reading…

This seminar is an introduction to human rights and the role they have come to play in international politics. The goal is to provide basic human rights literacy and to put students in a position to debate questions about human rights and dilemmas that arise…

Understanding the dynamics of complex ecological and environmental systems and designing policies to promote their sustainability is a formidable challenge that requires analytical and measurement savvy. Both the practitioner and policymaker must be able to…

This seminar is an introduction to the neuropsychological aspects of cognition, personality, and social behavior. Students are introduced to the intellectual underpinnings, assumptions, and methods used in contemporary neuropsychological research and learn…

This course is designed to be an introduction to navigating the challenges of adapting to the rapidly changing conditions that we all face as the nature of work becomes increasingly complex and assumptions surrounding our skill sets become outdated. As new…

This course is a broad introduction to the field of psychology. Students explore the key figures, diverse theoretical perspectives, and research findings that have shaped some of the major areas of contemporary psychology. This course also examines the…

Harvard University proudly presents Introduction to Computer Science Using Java II, a foundational course in the Computer Science & Software category. This program delves into advanced Java programming concepts, data structures, and algorithmic thinking,…

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…

Registration is limited to officially admitted candidates in the Master of Liberal Arts, digital media design . Candidates must be in good academic standing, ready to graduate in May with only the capstone left to complete (no other course registration is…

Harvard University's Intensive Introduction to Computer Science offers a rigorous foundation in Computer Science & Software, designed for aspiring professionals and enthusiasts alike. This course covers fundamental concepts, programming techniques, and…

This course is a continuation of CHEM E-1ax . Topics include thermodynamics and electrochemistry; rates and mechanisms of chemical reactions; phase transitions, structure, and bonding in solids; acids and bases; buffers and titrations; and environmental…

This course is an introduction to electromagnetism, circuits, waves, optics, and sound. Topics covered include electric and magnetic fields, electrical potential, analog and digital circuits, wave propagation in various media, microscopy, sound, and hearing.…

This hands-on experimental course is intended to complement PHYS E-1bx . Laboratory experiments include aspects of electric and magnetic fields, analog and digital circuits, wave phenomena, and optics.

This laboratory course allows students to gain familiarity with laboratory techniques and apparatus, and to apply their knowledge of concepts from CHEM E-1bx in a laboratory situation. Prior to each lab, students read the lab experiment and complete a…

With breakthroughs in biotechnology such as high-throughput and inexpensive DNA sequencing, we are collecting vast amounts of data that will be analyzed for years to come. The details of this data reveal basic information such as gene and protein structures…

This course deals with understanding the value created by managing multiple lines of businesses under the ownership of one corporate umbrella—that is, a diversified firm. The ultimate goal is to create what we call a corporate advantage by anticipating the…

This workshop introduces the unique challenges of longform storytelling, and helps writers develop strategies for approaching long projects, either screenplays or novels. Many writers are drawn to the page by character or language or theme, but story is the…

This course examines how current software engineering methods approach structuring and managing software projects, from requirements gathering to production release. Formal methods in software engineering have a long history, from the older waterfall method…

This course is an introduction to statistical methods used in biological and medical research. Elementary probability theory, basic concepts of statistical inference, regression and correlation methods, and sample size estimation are covered. Emphasis on…

This course covers advanced public speaking techniques for persuasion, effective interoffice communication, and connecting with an audience. Students learn to use their own communication style while adapting their message for a variety of audiences. Students…

This course introduces marketing analytics for non-technical audiences, including web analytics and data modeling. As big data moves into the mainstream, marketers are seeing the opportunity to make the profession more scientific and numbers-driven than ever…

This course offers practical, real-world knowledge for investing in real estate. It is designed both for those pursuing an active career in the industry as well as individuals interested in building wealth through passive real estate holdings. Students learn…

How can you design a study to evaluate the risk factors associated with the recent reversal in life expectancy in the United States? How do you assess the benefits and risks related to the recent cancer screening guidelines? This course introduces the basic…

This course is designed for students who wish to build upon the skills developed in EXPO E-25 in order to produce more advanced research and writing in the social sciences. The course is also appropriate for students who wish to review their research and…

This course develops the basic communicative skills of listening, reading, and writing with an emphasis on speaking the language. Students improve their conversational French though various interactive activities. They are introduced to French and Francophone…

This capstone course provides an opportunity for biotechnology professionals to create a business plan for a new biotechnology company, a ground-breaking drug, or an emerging technology such as a diagnostic or medical device. The biotech business plan…

In this course, candidates in the Master of Liberal Arts, government, international relations, or religion further develop and implement the project they began designing in GOVT E-597a , as students move from concepts, theory, and aspirations to their…

Harvard University's Proseminar: Elements of the Writer’s Craft is a meticulously designed course under the Emerging / Needs Review category, offering aspiring writers an in-depth exploration of narrative techniques, stylistic elements, and the foundational…

This is a course for memoirists, journalists, historians and others who have an idea for a nonfiction book. In the first half of the semester, we workshop a chapter. Students have an opportunity to see how readers respond to their work, as we discuss…

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…

Harvard University presents 'Business Rhetoric,' a premier course in the Business & Management category designed to master the art of persuasive communication in professional settings. This course delves into advanced rhetorical strategies, critical thinking,…