Leadership in Action

MIA & MPA Leadership and Management I Core. 
Leadership in Action
integrates strategic leadership frameworks, real-world case studies, and an immersive multi-week simulation to build students’ capacity to lead in complex, high-stakes environments. Through a sequence of applied exercises, ranging from team formation and innovation design to crisis response, students will develop critical skills in decision-making, influence, and organizational change. The course emphasizes adaptive leadership, cross-sector collaboration, and ethical judgment, equipping students to lead effectively under conditions of uncertainty and pressure.

• Department: International and Public Affairs
• T 7:10 p.m.-9 p.m.
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• T 1:10 p.m.-3 p.m.
• T 5:10 p.m.-7 p.m.
• R 5:10 p.m.-7 p.m.
• 0 points

Financial Accounting

• Department: Accounting (ACCT)
• TR 10:50 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
• F 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• TR 10:50 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
• TR 2:20 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
• Instructor: Yao Liu
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• 3 points

PROJECTS-BIOMEDICAL INFORMATCS

Research in medical informatics under the direction of a faculty adviser.

• Department: Biomedical Informatics
• Instructor: Noemie Elhadad
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• Instructor: Chunhua Weng
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• Instructor: Harris Wang
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• Instructor: Andrea Califano
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• Instructor: Dennis Vitkup
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• Instructor: Raul Rabadan
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• Instructor: Matthew McDermott
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• Instructor: George M Hripcsak
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• Instructor: Pierre Elias
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• Instructor: Herbert S Jr Chase
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• Instructor: Olena Mamykina
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• Instructor: Yufeng Shen
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• Instructor: Nicholas Tatonetti
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• Instructor: Karthik Natarajan
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• Instructor: Gamze Gursoy
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• Instructor: Sarah A Rossetti
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• Instructor: Bianca Dumitrascu
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• 1-12 points

PROJECTS-BIOMEDICAL INFORMATCS

Research in medical informatics under the direction of a faculty adviser.

• Department: Biomedical Informatics
• Instructor: Soojin Park
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• Instructor: Tarjinder Singh
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• Instructor: Mohammed Alquraishi
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• Instructor: Tal Korem
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• Instructor: Shalmali Joshi
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• Instructor: Orson Xu
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• 1-12 points

EARTH SCIENCE COLLOQUIUM

Current topics in the Earth sciences.

• Department: Earth and Environmental Sciences
• F 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
• Instructor: Kaleigh B Matthews
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• 1 points

RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT-RES/POLICY

• Department: Neurobiology and Behavior
• W noon-1:30 p.m.
• 1 points

Intro Social Data Analysis II

Corequisites: SOCI G4076 This course examines quantitative methods used in sociology. Students will need to have completed SOCI GR4074 before enrolling. The approach taken in this class is highly applied with an emphasis on developing practical skills for data analysis. We begin with a focus on linear models, discussing the regression model as a tool for data description and causal analysis. We then introduce generalized linear models and conclude by reviewing some special applied including weighting and missing data. Data analysis for the course will be conducted in Stata which is available for download from the department of Sociology.

• Department: Sociology
• M 4:10 p.m.-6 p.m.
• Instructor: Gerard Torrats-Espinosa
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• 4 points

Theory & Practice of Second Language Tea

Theory& Practice Lang Tea

This graduate seminar serves as an introduction to second language (SL) teaching for in-service instructors of language, and language and content courses. It highlights pedagogical principles, methodological strategies, and practical activities that are critical for new instructors teaching SL courses at the university level for the first time at Columbia University.

Students consider major theoretical constructs (culture, language, mind, metaphor, communication, context) and contemporary teaching approaches in the field of instructed second language acquisition (concept-based teaching, communicative language teaching, literacy-oriented approaches, task-project based learning). They will also engage with basic teaching techniques (lesson planning, use of the target language, technology integration, task design, grammar teaching, utilization of written and oral authentic materials in the classroom), reflective teaching practices (teachers as learners of teaching, dynamics of classroom communication, the role of teachers’ beliefs about pedagogical practices), and the design of testing and assessment measures (contextualized test design, portfolios, and grading criteria).

The main goal of the course is to connect critical pedagogy as well as sociocultural and cognitive theories with classroom practice through guest workshops, collaborative discussion, online forums, lesson plan design, observation of SL classrooms, peer feedback, and portfolio development.

• Department: Latin American and Iberian Cultures
• F 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
• Instructor: Francisca Aguilo Mora
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• 2 points

METHODS III: RESEARCH METHODS

• Department: Biomedical Informatics
• TR 10:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
• Instructor: Olena Mamykina
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• 3 points

ADVANCED PROJECTS

May be repeated for up to 6 points of credit. Graduate-level projects in various areas of electrical engineering and computer science. In consultation with an instructor, each student designs his or her project depending on the students previous training and experience. Students should consult with a professor in their area for detailed arrangements no later than the last day of registration.

• Department: Electrical Engineering
• Instructor: Dimitris Anastassiou
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• Instructor: Keren Bergman
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• Instructor: Shih-Fu Chang
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• Instructor: Javad Ghaderi
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• Instructor: Christine P Hendon
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• Instructor: Predrag R Jelenkovic
  CULPA: 1 h-index: 35 Info
• Instructor: Xiaofan Jiang
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• Instructor: Ethan Katz-Bassett
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• Instructor: Dion Khodagholy Araghy
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• Instructor: Peter Kinget
  CULPA: 1 h-index: 47 Info
• Instructor: Zoran Kostic
  CULPA: 1 h-index: 24 Info
• Instructor: Harish Krishnaswamy
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• Instructor: Ioannis Kymissis
  CULPA: 4 h-index: 48 Info
• Instructor: Aurel A Lazar
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• Instructor: Michal Lipson
  CULPA: 1 Wikipedia h-index: 114 Info
• Instructor: Nima Mesgarani
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• Instructor: Debasis Mitra
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• Instructor: John W Paisley
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• Instructor: Matthias Preindl
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• Instructor: Mingoo Seok
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• Instructor: Kenneth Shepard
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• Instructor: Tanvir Ahmed Khan
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• Instructor: Yannis P Tsividis
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• Instructor: David G Vallancourt
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• Instructor: Wen I Wang
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• Instructor: Xiaodong Wang
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• Instructor: John Wright
  CULPA: 1 h-index: 44 Info
• Instructor: Charles A Zukowski
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• Instructor: Gil Zussman
  CULPA: 3 h-index: 39 Info
• Instructor: Alexander Gaeta
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• Instructor: Savannah Eisner
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• Instructor: James Anderson
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• Instructor: Asaf Cidon
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• Instructor: Xiang Meng
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• Instructor: Micah Goldblum
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• Instructor: Homayoon Beigi
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• Instructor: Henning G Schulzrinne
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• 1-4 points

SEMINAR & PRODUCTION

Conflict & OSINT Reportin

• Department: Journalism
• T 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
• 6 points

SEMINAR & PRODUCTION

Audio Workshop

• Department: Journalism
• W 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Instructor: Sally W Herships
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• 6 points

SEMINAR & PRODUCTION

BOOK WRITING

• Department: Journalism
• M 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Instructor: Lisa Belkin
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• 6 points

SEMINAR & PRODUCTION

Business/Economics Audio

• Department: Journalism
• W 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
• Instructor: Robert A Smith
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• 6 points

SEMINAR & PRODUCTION

Business & Economic Reporting

• Department: Journalism
• T 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Instructor: Winnie O'Kelley
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• 6 points

SEMINAR & PRODUCTION

City Newsroom

• Department: Journalism
• Instructor: Juan M Benitez-Fernel
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• 6 points

COMP MODELING-PHYSIOL SYSTEMS

Advanced computational modeling and quantitative analysis of selected physiological systems from molecules to organs. Selected systems are analyzed in depth with an emphasis on modeling methods and quantitative analysis. Topics may include cell signaling, molecular transport, excitable membranes, respiratory physiology, nerve transmission, circulatory control, auditory signal processing, muscle physiology, data collection and analysis.

• Department: Biomedical Engineering
• M 4:10 p.m.-6:40 p.m.
• 3 points

MASTERS RESEARCH

Individual research in the students field of specialization at the masters level. DEES PhD students register for this in the semester in which thay take their Masters Exam.

• Department: Earth and Environmental Sciences
• Instructor: Kaleigh B Matthews
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• 4 points

People Management and Building Organizat

People Management & Org C

MIA & MPA Leadership and Management II Core. 
This course explores key themes in people management and organizational culture, equipping students with skills to lead diverse teams and build resilient, high-performing workplaces. Through case studies, simulations, and applied exercises, students will examine talent strategy, performance management, inclusive leadership, and organizational design. The course emphasizes practical tools for navigating complex challenges such as incentive structures, conflict resolution, and talent retention in dynamic global environments.

• Department: International and Public Affairs
• R 10 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
• Instructor: Teemu Alexander Puutio
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• 1.5 points

BIOMEDICAL INNOVATION I

BIOMEDICAL DESIGN I

Project-based design experience for graduate students. Elements of design process, including need identification, concept generation, concept selection, and implementation. Development of design prototype and introduction to entrepreneurship and implementation strategies. Real-world training in biomedical design and innovation.

• Department: Biomedical Engineering
• MW 2:10 p.m.-4 p.m.
• Instructor: Megan Heenan
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• 3 points

Effective Management in the Public Servi

Management in Public Serv

MIA & MPA Leadership and Management II Core. 
This course introduces students to the field of public management, focusing on the tools and strategies managers use to influence organizational behavior and deliver public services. Through lectures, case studies, discussions, and group projects, students will explore management practices in government and in nonprofit and private organizations that partner with the public sector. The course draws on examples from New York City and U.S. agencies, as well as comparative cases from Asia, Latin America, and Europe. A lab section deepens engagement with course materials and features guest speakers from across sectors.

• Department: International and Public Affairs
• M 5:10 p.m.-7 p.m.
• M 7:10 p.m.-9 p.m.
• Instructor: William B Eimicke
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• 1.5 points

LAB-TO-MARKET

Introduction to and application of commercialization of biomedical innovations. Topics include needs clarification, stakeholder analysis, market analysis, value proposition, business models, intellectual property, regulatory, and reimbursement. Development of path-to-market strategy and pitch techniques.

• Department: Biomedical Engineering
• T 4:10 p.m.-7:25 p.m.
• Instructor: Megan Heenan
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• 3 points

ANALYSIS OF CHANGE

Prerequisites: graduate course in ANOVA, General Linear Model or the instructors permission. A survey course in statistical methods for the analysis of repeated measures data, including data from experimental and nonexperimental studies. Surveys classical (e.g. MANOVA) and modern methods (e.g. Multilevel Models) for both continuous and categorical outcomes.

• Department: Psychology
• MW 10:10 a.m.-noon
• Instructor: Niall Bolger
  CULPA: 4 h-index: 55 Info
• 4 points

Crisis Leadership and Adaptive Managemen

Crisis Leadership & Mgmt

MIA & MPA Leadership and Management II Core. 
This course equips students with the skills, strategies, and resilience necessary to lead effectively during extreme events and complex crises. Drawing on case studies, personal narratives, and interactive exercises, the course examines how crises —ranging from natural disasters and terrorist attacks to cyber incidents and pandemics —require adaptive management and decisive leadership under intense pressure. Students will examine the multiple forces that shape crisis response, including social, cognitive, operational, and political dynamics. The course provides a framework for assessing risk, coordinating cross-sector efforts, developing crisis communication strategies, and fostering innovation in fast-evolving situations.

• Department: International and Public Affairs
• W 1:10 p.m.-3 p.m.
• W 5:10 p.m.-7 p.m.
• 1.5 points

MESAAS RESEARCH COLLOQUIUM

This course provides a structured setting for stand-alone M.A. students in their final year and Ph.D. students in their second and third years to develop their research trajectories in a way that complements normal coursework. The seminar meets approximately biweekly and focuses on topics such as research methodology; project design; literature review, including bibliographies and citation practices; grant writing. Required for MESAAS graduate students in their second and third year.

• Department: Middle Eastern, South Asian and African Studies
• R 4:10 p.m.-6 p.m.
• Instructor: Alison Vacca
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• 2 points

Crisis Communications

MIA & MPA Leadership and Management II Core. 
This course blends crisis communication theory, case studies, and immersive simulations to prepare students for high-stakes communications challenges in the public and nonprofit sectors. Students will develop strategic judgment and tactical skills necessary to lead during crises while practicing rapid-response communication under pressure.

Topics include defining and diagnosing crises, designing messaging strategies, working with the media, coordinating across agencies, and maintaining public trust. The course also explores the role of tone and humor, legal considerations, and the dynamics of internal and external communication during emergencies.

Students will engage in hands-on simulations replicating real-world crises, such as natural disasters, viral incidents, and organizational failures. Through weekly assignments and scenario-based exercises, students will gain experience developing crisis memos, talking points, and live-response strategies.

• Department: International and Public Affairs
• W 7:10 p.m.-9 p.m.
• Instructor: Kristen R Grennan
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• 1.5 points

Persuasion and Applied Negotiation Skill

Persuasion & Negotiation

MIA & MPA Leadership and Management II Core. 
This course is an interactive, practice-focused experience designed to equip students with skills and confidence in negotiation and persuasion across public and private sector contexts. Drawing on negotiation psychology, best practices, and evidence-based approaches, the course will develop students’ ability to navigate complex interpersonal and multilateral dynamics.

Through simulations, roleplays, and real-world case studies, students will learn to apply integrative and distributive negotiation methods, build strong positions and alternatives, and manage collective bargaining, mediation, arbitration, and asymmetric power dynamics.

Course topics include negotiation theory, stakeholder analysis, multilateral and cross-cultural negotiation, and solution-driven communication. Students will develop the ability to assess power dynamics, leverage personal strengths, and contribute effectively in multi-stakeholder settings.

• Department: International and Public Affairs
• W 3:10 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Instructor: Teemu Alexander Puutio
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• 1.5 points

EXPERIMENTAL SOCIAL WORK COURSES

SW REFUGEE/DISPLACED PERS

• Department: Social Work
• W 10 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
• Instructor: Mashura Akilova
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• 3 points

EXPERIMENTAL SOCIAL WORK COURSES

PSYCHEDELIC ASSTD THERAPY

• Department: Social Work
• W 10 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
• Instructor: Courtney Hutchison
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• 3 points

Galaxies and the Interstellar/Intergalac

Galaxies and ISM/IGM

A broad introduction to galaxies: what they contain; how to describe them; and properties of galactic populations in different environments and at different times. This will include:

- Discussion of galactic dynamics, which describes the gravitational framework within which galaxies form as dark matter and collisionless baryons (i.e. stars/compact objects/BH) interact;

- The physics and properties of the ISM/IGM that shape their baryonic content.

- A synthesis of the previous sections to describe methods to study and the state of our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution.

• Department: Astronomy
• TR 10:10 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
• Instructor: Kathryn V Johnston
  CULPA: 4 h-index: 54 Info
• 3 points

Material Culture and Classics

In this course, we will explore the material and visual culture of the Mediterranean lands and beyond, that is Greece, Italy, Spain, North Africa, Asia Minor, Ancient Near East etc. Of course, facing the immensity of the topic and the bibliography we will be necessarily selective and experimental. We will alternate between reading ancient classical sources, secondary treatments, theoretical and conceptual readings, excavation reports, archaeological guides, and actual artifacts and images. The goal is to familiarize Classics students with trends in the study of material culture and to apply interdisciplinarity in research. We will aim to hold every other session in a museum in the New York region (Metropolitan Museum, Brooklyn museum, etc). The selection of artifacts below is chose to complement and complicate the readings, but other choices are perfectly possible according to student interests and the evolution of our discussions.

• Department: Classics
• M 10:10 a.m.-noon
• Instructor: Paraskevi Martzavou
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• 3 points

Managing Communications

MIA & MPA Leadership and Management II Core. 
This course trains students to become effective spokespersons and communications directors in any sector—government, nonprofit, or private enterprise. The class focuses on developing practical skills and insight into the extensive role of communications in achieving organizational goals.

Students will assume the role of a communications executive for a real organization of their choice for the duration of the course. Assignments will be framed from this perspective, including developing a public relations strategy, drafting executive communications, preparing weekly media reports, and planning crisis responses.

• Department: International and Public Affairs
• Instructor: Hagar Hajjar Chemali
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• 1.5 points

GENERALIST SOCIAL WORK PRACTICUM

GENERALIST SW PRACTICUM

Field education is a central component in each student's professional education, and requires 21 hours a week for all four terms of the full-time M.S. degree. Placements provide a range of experiences to integrate with theoretical learning from class work and to develop knowledge, values, and skills for social practice.

• Department: Social Work
• Instructor: Claire Cuno
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• Instructor: Jennys de la Rosa
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• 4.5 points