Humanitarian, Development and Peace Nexu

Humanitarian, Dev & Peace

Whilst the global number of people living in poverty has significantly decreased over the last decades, there is an increasing number of severe and protracted humanitarian emergencies, caused by conflict, governance failures, climate change, and man-made disasters. These challenges are compounded by recent changes in geopolitical strategies and policies, which already have profound immediate and will have long-term impact on reducing extreme poverty, resolving conflicts, and making the Sustainable Development Goals increasingly elusive..  

There has been growing acceptance among the international aid community that these problems can only be addressed through a combination of tools – humanitarian, development, and peace initiatives – that require new governance, financing, and coordination mechanisms. This approach emphasizes that for sustainable improvements, temporary solutions must be part of a broader vision that not only saves lives in the short term but also addresses the systemic issues affecting stability and development in the long run. 

The benefits of the Nexus approach include greater coherence among the three sectors and reduced fragmentation among the various actors working in conflict-affected areas. Additionally, it improves effectiveness through coordination across sectors, ensuring that immediate relief efforts transition smoothly into longer-term recovery and peace initiatives. This approach also helps mitigate the risk of renewed crisis and fosters comprehensive disaster risk reduction by addressing not only the symptoms but also to address the root causes of protracted conflicts.

This “search for coherence” is not new and raises important questions about ethics and fundamental principles in humanitarian action, the nature of conflicts and protracted emergencies, and how different spheres of action interact to balance the immediate urgency of humanitarian needs with longer-term development and peace objectives, as well as to navigate complex political environments where external interventions may be met with suspicion and politicized. 

This course provides students with a critical perspective on these issues, looking at core concepts and definitions, historical trends, theoretical debates, and the current policy and practice landscape. The course will also provide a practitioner’s perspective on many of the issues, through case study examples, the participation of guest speakers, and an opportunity for students

• Department: Development and Governance
• W 10 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
• Instructor: Pierrette Quintiliani
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• 3 points

Global Financial Services in the 21st Ce

This course offers students a strategic and applied framework for understanding the global financial services industry, spanning commercial and investment banking, asset and wealth management, central banking, and financial regulation. Students will examine the sector’s evolution, current challenges, and future direction. Topics include risk management, regulatory change, financial technology, global competitive positioning, and the strategic dilemmas faced by CEOs in a post-2008 financial landscape. The course emphasizes leadership and critical thinking over technical specialization, and culminates in a team-based final project presented to industry executives. The course is intended for students preparing for leadership roles in global finance and policy.

• Department: International Finance & Economic Policy
• W 1:10 p.m.-3 p.m.
• Instructor: Richard Goldberg
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• 3 points

Cyber Conflict and Cybersecurity in the

Cyber Conflict in Indo-Pa

This course explores the evolving landscape of cyber conflict and cybersecurity across the Indo-Pacific region. Students will examine national strategies, regional cooperation efforts, and the role of major actors such as China, Japan, South Korea, North Korea, ASEAN, and India. The course will cover cyber threats, disinformation campaigns, state-sponsored hacking, digital diplomacy, and the geopolitical dimensions of emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing.

Through interdisciplinary readings, guest lectures, and dynamic discussion, students will analyze key cases and develop policy recommendations. Assignments include briefing memos, comparative analyses, and a final research paper. No prior expertise in cybersecurity or Indo-Pacific politics is required, though background knowledge is helpful.

This course prepares students to engage critically with cyber policy issues in a region increasingly central to global security.

• Department: International Security & Diplomacy
• R 7:10 p.m.-9 p.m.
• Instructor: Adam Segal
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• 3 points

Forced Displacement: Refugees, IDPs and

Displacement in Changing

A surge in violent conflict since 2010 has led to historically high levels of forced displacement. More recently, the war in Ukraine has caused the fastest-growing refugee crisis in Europe since the end of World War II. Globally, there are 
more than 100 million forcibly displaced people
 including refugees, internally displaced persons and asylum seekers who have fled their homes to escape violence, conflict and persecution. 

The majority of the world's refugees come from just a handful of countries, with Syria, Venezuela, Afghanistan, South Sudan, Ukraine and Myanmar being among the top countries of origin. These refugees often seek safety in neighboring countries, but many also attempt to make the dangerous journey to Europe or other parts of the world. In recent years, an upsurge of mixed migration has posed enormous practical, but also ethical and legal questions to host governments and aid organizations: in today’s world, what distinguishes a refugee from a migrant? And how does their ensuing treatment differ? Climate displacement, which is growing exponentially outside any normative framework, adds to the complexity of how to address the needs and rights of the displaced globally.

Internal displacement is also a major issue, with people being forced to flee their homes due to conflict, violence, natural disasters, and other factors. IDPs often face similar challenges to refugees, such as lack of access to basic needs like food, water, and healthcare, as well as limited opportunities for education and employment.

The course will allow students to examine the history, norms, principles, actors and governance related to forced displacement to assess with a critical lens whether the system is set up to respond to what forced displacement is today, with all its complexities. Through a combination of thematic sessions and case studies, it will provide an overview of the typologies of displacement, the different initiatives and durable solutions pursued, as well as the remaining questions the international normative and assistance system has to answer.

• Department: Development and Governance
• M 1:10 p.m.-3 p.m.
• Instructor: Andrew C Heinrich
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• 3 points

Portfolio Management and Public Policy

Portfolio Manage & Pub Po

This advanced course equips students with foundational knowledge in portfolio management, with a particular emphasis on the intersection of investment theory and public policy. Students will explore core concepts from Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) and evaluate its practical limitations and real-world applications. Topics include asset allocation, portfolio construction, risk metrics, factor investing, ESG integration, and key performance indicators such as Sharpe and Sortino ratios. The course also critically examines the impact of public policies, such as monetary, tax, pension, trade, and climate policy, on institutional investment strategies. The course prepares students for professional roles in asset management, multilateral institutions, or regulatory bodies by combining theoretical frameworks with applied investment decision-making in a policy context.

• Department: International Finance & Economic Policy
• M 7:10 p.m.-9 p.m.
• Instructor: Robert Kiernan
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• 1.5 points

Fundamentals of Primary Care for the FNP

FUND PRIM CARE FOR FNP

This course is designed to introduce the student to the role of the nurse practitioner as a provider of community centered family primary care.  The focus will be on health maintenance and illness prevention.

• Department: Nursing
• W 11 a.m.-12:50 p.m.
• Instructor: Marlene E Mc Hugh
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• 1 points

Environmental Advocacy: From Interest to

What does it take to spark real environmental change? This course invites students to explore how advocacy influences environmental outcomes at the local, national, and global levels. From climate protests and community campaigns to policy negotiations and court rulings, students will examine how activists, scientists, and grassroots groups shape public discourse and government action.

Using case studies and comparative examples, including from the United States and China, the course looks at how environmental advocacy works across different political systems. Topics include environmental justice, the politics of science, institutional dynamics, and how visions for the future of nature are contested and advanced.

Ideal for students interested in sustainability, public policy, or civic engagement, the course emphasizes practical skills and critical thinking. Students will complete short writing assignments and a final project focused on a real-world advocacy effort of their choice. No prior experience with environmental policy is required--just a curiosity about how ideas become action.

• Department: Climate, Energy, & Environment
• M 10 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
• Instructor: Sara Tjossem
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• 3 points

International Finance & Monetary Theory

Intl Finance & Monetary T

This is a theory and applications course in international macroeconomics and finance. It provides students with the basic tools to analyze real-life macroeconomic, policy, and financial market situations. The class is suitable for those interested in working at domestic or international policy institutions, in diplomatic service, the financial sector, or the media. Lectures are fairly rigorous, though if the student has some first-year economics, knows basic algebra and graphs, they will handle the material fairly easily. While theory is central, policy and market relevance is emphasized through: i) discussions on topical issues; ii) study of key historical and current episodes to illustrate ideas; iii) relevant pieces of policy/media/finance sector analysis. In terms of topics, part one will develop analytic frameworks to understand exchange rates in terms of short- and long-term determinants. Part two explores the balance of payments and the interaction between the macroeconomic policy, the exchange rate, and macroeconomic outcomes. Then part three will cover various advanced topics such as the choice of exchange rate regime, the euro, currency crashes, and default.

• Department: International Finance & Economic Policy
• R 10 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
• R 1:10 p.m.-3 p.m.
• R 5:10 p.m.-7 p.m.
• R 7:10 p.m.-9 p.m.
• Instructor: Alan Taylor
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• 3 points

Central Issues in American Foreign Polic

American Foreign Policy

This course examines the sources, substance, and enduring themes of American foreign policy. Part I reviews the rise of American power in world affairs from the 18th Century through the end of the Cold War. Part II provides an overview of the process and politics of American foreign policy making. Part III applies the theory and history of Part I, and the process of Part II, to examine a number of contemporary U.S. foreign policy issues and debates, including America’s two wars with Iraq; its responses to the threat of global terrorism and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction; what role the United States should play in the world economy, global and regional institutions, and the developing world; and how best to manage a rising China and other emergent challenges.

• Department: International Security & Diplomacy
• T 3:10 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Instructor: Stuart M Gottlieb
  CULPA: 12 Info
• 3 points

CLINICAL PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY

• Department: Dental and Oral Surgery
• 0 points

Introduction to DBT

INTRODUCTION TO DBT

This course is designed to provide beginning familiarity with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), an evidence based psychosocial treatment initially developed for suicidal individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD). Students will be taught the primary theories, principles, and strategies that inform DBT. Students will also become familiar with the latest research on DBT for BPD. Lecture, demonstration, multimedia applications, and group discussion will be used as the primary teaching methods. DBT is a complex treatment with multiple facets. It is therefore not expected that a student will have full competence to deliver the treatment as a result of just this one course. However, this course will provide sufficient background and serve as a necessary prerequisite before using DBT in an applied setting.

• Department: Social Work
• T 9 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
• Instructor: Lucy A Nonas-Barnes
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• 3 points

Comparative Social Welfare Policy

This course explores welfare systems from a comparative perspective and analyzes the political, economic, socio-cultural, and historical factors that shape and sustain them in various parts of the world.  It pays particular attention to the development of key national social welfare policies, such as social security, health care, unemployment insurance, social assistance, public employment and training, and emerging best practices and challenges in these areas.  The course also analyzes pressing global/regional trends (e.g., greying of societies, labor market stratification, social innovation, and working poverty).

• Department: Urban and Social Policy
• T 3:10 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Instructor: Yumiko T Shimabukuro
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• 3 points

CLINICAL PRACTICE OF PERIODONTICS

• Department: Dental and Oral Surgery
• 0 points

INTRODUCTION TO DBT SKILLS

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment that was originally developed for chronically suicidal individuals and is now the gold standard treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder.  The treatment and its adaptations have since been proven through research to be effective across a wide range of disorders and behavioral problems which have at their core the issue of Pervasive Emotion Dysregulation.   Students will be introduced to key theoretical concepts that inform the “spirit” of DBT, along with an overview of core treatment strategies as used within a DBT skills group. This course is focused on DBT skills, and will provide students with a basic understanding of the four DBT skills modules (Core Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Emotional Regulation, Distress Tolerance). The focus will be on the revised and expanded DBT Skills Manual released in late 2014.  Through course assignments and in-class activities, students will have an opportunity to learn the content of the skills, as well as how to structure and conduct a DBT skills group.   Students will develop a beginning understanding of standard comprehensive DBT, the particular function of each treatment component, (e.g., individual, group, consultation team, coaching) and how DBT skills relate to the other program components. The basic format of this course will include the Instructor's presentation of concepts and principles, group discussion, modeling, role-plays, and technique coaching.  As a practice elective, the major focus is on skill development.  As such, students are expected participate fully in in-class practice exercises and be receptive to feedback from their classmates.

• Department: Social Work
• T 4:10 p.m.-6 p.m.
• Instructor: Kitama S Cahill-Jackson
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• 3 points

Development Practitioner s Lab (DP-Lab

DP-Lab II

DP-Lab II builds on the foundations of the Development Practitioner’s Lab I and equips students with practical skills for effective and inclusive organizational leadership and management. Drawing on students’ summer field experiences, the course introduces core competencies in three interconnected units: strategy development, systems management, and leadership. The course emphasizes systems thinking, real-world application, and iterative learning.

Through applied assignments, students will act as strategy advisors for real or simulated organizations, developing mission-driven recommendations grounded in organizational analysis, management design, and leadership frameworks.

• Department: MPA-DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE
• R 1:10 p.m.-3 p.m.
• 3 points

CLINICAL PRAC OPERATIVE DENTISTRY

• Department: Dental and Oral Surgery
• 0 points

SEMINARS IN ORTHODONTICS

• Department: Dental and Oral Surgery
• 0 points

CLINICAL PRACTICE OF ENDODONTICS

• Department: Dental and Oral Surgery
• 0 points

ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT OF SUICIDAL BEH

ASSESSM & TREATMT SUICIDA

• Department: Social Work
• T 11:10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Instructor: Siddhi Patel
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• 3 points

ADVANCED DBT SEMINAR

• Department: Social Work
• T 6:20 p.m.-8:10 p.m.
• Instructor: Michael A Bodtmann
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• 3 points

Global Monetary Policy in the 21st Centu

This seminar examines the evolution of global monetary policy from 2000 to the present, focusing on the actions and strategies of the Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank, and the Bank of England. Students study the major economic disruptions of the era, including the Global Financial Crisis, the Eurozone sovereign debt crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the recent surge and subsequent decline in global inflation. The course analyzes how central banks operated under constraints such as the effective lower bound and explores the adoption of unconventional monetary tools. Students will assess the effectiveness, repercussions, and future trajectory of monetary policy in advanced economies.

• Department: International Finance & Economic Policy
• R 3:10 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Instructor: Richard H Clarida
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• 3 points

Social Policy in the United States: Equi

Social Policy in the US

This seminar explores U.S. social policy across education, housing, health, poverty, and economic development. With a practitioner orientation, the course emphasizes policy design, implementation, equity, and evaluation. Students learn to produce actionable policy briefs and proposals grounded in evidence, institutions, and political real-world contexts.

• Department: Urban and Social Policy
• T 1:10 p.m.-3 p.m.
• Instructor: Ashley R Macquarrie-Tomey
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• 3 points

Conflict in the 21st Century: Rethinking

21st Century Conflict

This course explores how contemporary conflict is changing and how conflict prevention and resolution strategies must evolve in response. Through case studies and practitioner insights, students examine shifting conflict dynamics, the role of international institutions, and a range of peacebuilding tools—from mediation and state-building to justice and sanctions. Emphasis is placed on ethical dilemmas and operational challenges in real-world contexts. No prerequisites are required, though prior exposure to conflict studies is beneficial.

• Department: International Security & Diplomacy
• W 10 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
• Instructor: Jean-Marie Guehenno
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• 3 points

Global Financial Markets and Monetary Po

Global Fin Mkts & Mon Pol

This seminar will focus on key topics in international finance and monetary theory, with particular attention to the relationship between monetary policy and financial markets. Central banks play a significant role in shaping global financial markets, but financial markets can, in turn, influence central banks and monetary policy. Understanding the feedback effects between the two is essential for both market participants and policymakers. The course covers the relationship between financial conditions and monetary policy; yield curves, term premia, and the real equilibrium interest rate; exchange rates, inflation, and central bank credibility; energy prices and supply shocks; and the recent resilience of emerging markets to higher global policy rates.

Each weekly session will integrate theory, empirical research, and case studies. Sessions will begin with a brief overview by the instructor, followed by a class discussion based on the assigned readings. Students are expected to be well prepared and to participate actively. Some sessions will also include brief student presentations.

• Department: International Finance & Economic Policy
• M 7:10 p.m.-9 p.m.
• Instructor: Daniel J Waldman
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• 1.5 points

Sustainable Finance I: Foundations of ES

Sustainable Finance I: ES

This course explores how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) objectives and data are integrated into investment decision-making. Through a combination of academic theory, real-world case studies, and hands-on exercises, students examine how ESG considerations affect risk, return, and portfolio design. Key topics include ESG portfolio theory, impact investing, fixed income and labeled bonds, engagement and proxy voting, and climate-aware investing. The course also addresses the limits and potential of ESG data, governance structures, and the role of investors in influencing corporate behavior and public outcomes. Designed for students preparing for careers in sustainable finance, the course emphasizes practical applications and critical thinking.

• Department: Climate, Energy, & Environment
• R 3:10 p.m.-5 p.m.
• F 10 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
• Instructor: Frederic A de Mariz
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• 3 points

Impact Investing I: Foundations

Impact Investing I: Foundations introduces students to the core principles, tools, and actors shaping the field of impact investing. The course provides a foundational understanding of how capital markets can be leveraged to address global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, inequality, and poverty, while also generating financial returns.

Students learn how to evaluate impact-driven transactions, assess risk and return across impact portfolios, and measure both financial and non-financial outcomes. The course includes modules on the history and evolution of the field, stakeholder roles, project evaluation using NPV and other techniques, portfolio construction, and impact measurement. The course culminates in a final team project and expert panel presentation, with a focus on real-world applications and career exploration.

• Department: Climate, Energy, & Environment
• T 3:10 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Instructor: Preeti Bhattacharji
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• 3 points

CLINICAL CLERKSHIP IN PERIODONTICS I

CLIN CLERKSHIP IN PERIODONTICS

• Department: Dental and Oral Surgery
• 0 points

PEDIATRIC PATIENT MGNT AND CLIN PRACTICE

PEDI PAT MGNT & CLN PRACT

• Department: Dental and Oral Surgery
• 0 points

Impact Measurement and Management

Impact Measurement & Mana

As impact investing further embeds into the mainstream, Impact Measurement and Management (IMM) is its key differentiator, helping impact investors understand a company’s intention to create positive outcomes and impacts and the evidence it uses to demonstrate whether (“if”) the impact, value, or benefit is indeed being created, and importantly, in what ways (“how”) it is improving the lives of concerned stakeholders and the environment. This course reflects decades of progress by hundreds of organizations, agencies, institutions, thought leaders, and companies in every sector across the globe leading to the convergence and harmonization of key IMM tools and frameworks. Levering SIPA’s vast network, students will hear from many of these pioneers throughout the course. Understanding how to identify what to measure and how to measure and manage impact across space and time is critical to ensuring businesses and investors achieve their goals and make decisions that address the world’s most pressing social and environmental challenges. We will approach IMM through the entrepreneur/business perspective while understanding that understanding the investor perspective is key to harness impact finance. The goal of this course is to equip students with knowledge of the most valuable and widely accepted methods, tools, and best practices in the field and through applied practice, develop these skills as IMM practitioners with a critical lens and a systems-level understanding of impact measurement for ventures seeking investment and investors seeking opportunities.

• Department: Climate, Energy, & Environment
• F 1:10 p.m.-3 p.m.
• Instructor: Courtney Sara L Minard
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• 3 points

ESG and Fiduciary Duties

The social, environmental, and governance challenges of the 21st century represent both companies’ greatest risks and opportunities. While many investors, from retirement plans to mutual funds, have embraced the importance of ESG in the investment process, it is critical to understand the legal obligations of fiduciary duty, the role of the fiduciary, and the changing regulatory backdrop to assess the relevance and materiality of ESG.  For example, the politicization of ESG in the US has created divergent support and threats.  Understanding this unique and changing landscape alongside pivotal legal challenges is critical for business and investment decisions. In this course, students will learn about the legal obligations of fiduciary duty, its core principles, and whether and how ESG investing intersects with fiduciary duty. Furthermore, we will discuss the financial risks and rewards of ESG as important data points in the duty of care, as well as the role of disclosure and regulators within the US and beyond. While the course will largely be taught from the perspective of the US investment experience, we will compare trends in the global market.

• Department: Climate, Energy, & Environment
• M 1:10 p.m.-3 p.m.
• 1.5 points

Business Law

This course is not a traditional business law survey class. This course is an application oriented class that provides the business professional with an understanding of certain critical legal concepts that are an integral part of the decision-making process for a business enterprise to operate effectively in the United States. The purpose of this course is to provide the student with a framework that will enable the student to identify legal issues that arise in a variety circumstances during the life cycle" of the business enterprise beginning with the formation of the business enterprise through the dissolution of the business enterprise through sale or bankruptcy. This course will focus primarily on the legal regime in the United States, although the laws of other jurisdictions will be noted where appropriate. The course is highly interactive - legal principles will be imparted as students seek to identify legal issues arising in actual business situations. Daily student class participation is a significant element of the course and will account for 30% of the student grade. "

• Department: Business
• MTWRF 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Instructor: Donna M Hitscherich
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• 3 points

Sustainability Reporting

The Sustainability Reporting course explores the ever-evolving global Sustainability and ESG reporting environment and the standards and frameworks that are being used by companies to report on their sustainability related performance. Environmental, Social, and Governance Reporting (“ESG”) also referred to in parts as Corporate Responsibility /Accountability Reporting. The course explores the market drivers that generate the demand for sustainability reporting by companies, key areas of focus for investors and other capital providers, regulatory activities and the intersection of sustainability reporting with traditional corporate financial reporting.

• Department: Climate, Energy, & Environment
• T 1:10 p.m.-3 p.m.
• Instructor: Avner Bukspan
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• 3 points

International Seminar: Munich

Branding has become a hot topic. Many companies realize that they need to understand the financial value of their corporate brand and its products; manage brands strategically; and deliver implementations to customers that are relevant, differentiated and powerful to build an emotional bond and loyalty.This course shows you how this can be done. It familiarizes you with best practices in branding, from iPod and the launch of the Dove Campaign for Real Beauty to successful branding initiatives in financial, pharmaceutical, consumer goods, entertainment and a wide range of other companies.We will focus on three topics: brand strategy and valuation; visual identity and experiential branding; and organizational branding issues. You will be asked to complete a couple of individual exercises and homeworks during the course and be part of a final group project. No midterm. No final.The course is unique in many ways. First, it will be fun. Second, just like the topic itself, you will learn how to combine analytical and strategic thinking with creative development of ideas and implementations. You will be exposed to lots of cases of successful and some unsuccessful branding campaigns so that you learn what to do and what not to do in your own job. You will learn about frameworks and concepts and be equipped with methodologies and tools to manage a branding project. You will meet people from the branding industry, both from within companies and from external service suppliers, such as corporate identity firms, packaging designers, advertising firms and brand agencies. Finally, you will be participating in a group project that will bring it all together, focusing on a specific company of your choice.Hope to see you in the fall. If you would like additional information on my own brand, check out www.MeetSchmitt.com."

• Department: Business
• TWRFS 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Instructor: Bernd H Schmitt
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• 3 points

International Seminar: South A

The objectives of this course are to learn some key lessons about starting and running an entrepreneurial company, and to learn about the state of entrepreneurship in South Africa. The essence of the course will be our guest speakers, through whom we will learn not only about their personal experiences and lessons, but about entrepreneurship in general. Our guest speakers will be South African entrepreneurs from a wide variety of business sizes and backgrounds. In addition, we will have guest speakers from the local government and the leading business school. There will be a hands on project to be done with local South African entrepreneurs that will require preparation before leaving for Cape Town and a report to follow afterward.

• Department: Business
• TWRFS 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Instructor: Stephan Meier
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• 3 points

International Seminar Chile

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• Department: Business
• TWRFS 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Instructor: Carlos Singer
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• 3 points

Investor & Corporate Stewardship: Influe

The course explores the relationship between policymakers and key actors in capital markets. Specifically, it examines the ways in which corporates and investors influence policymaking around climate and natural capital and identifies untapped opportunities for positive intervention by investors and corporates.

• Department: Climate, Energy, & Environment
• W 3:10 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Instructor: Tanya Khotin
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• 3 points

Economic and Financial Statecraft

Economic &Financial State

A seminar on the contemporary history and practice of economic statecraft. The course focuses on how the United States and other countries weaponize economic, financial, and technological interdependence to advance strategic objectives. Topics include economic sanctions and restrictions on trade and investment. Case studies include efforts to use economic statecraft to curb Iran’s nuclear program, counter Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, and check China’s drive for technological supremacy. The course also explores how the rise of digital currencies, the rapid advance of artificial intelligence, and a fragmenting global economy are reshaping the landscape of geoeconomic competition.

Enrollment in this course is restricted to students who have officially declared the IFEP concentration, as reflected in their Stellic profile. If space allows, enrollment may be extended to additional students at a later date.

• Department: International Finance & Economic Policy
• M 3:10 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Instructor: Edward B Fishman
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• 1.5 points

SIRI Practicum

The Sustainable Investing Research Consulting Project provides an action-based learning experience to students interested in sustainable investing, covering both sustainable investing in the financial sector (impact investing and sustainable finance) and the real economy (for-profit and non-profit organizations). For example, students will learn about the opportunities, challenges, and limitations faced by sustainable and impact investors to finance a more sustainable world. Moreover, they will learn how (for-profit and non-profit) organizations develop innovative products and services that help mitigate grand challenges, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, social inequality, poverty, etc., and enable them to grow their business and sustain their competitive advantage over time.

Throughout the semester, students will work on an actual sustainable investing research consulting project for a client from across the world. They will (e-)meet with the client on a regular basis, discuss their progress, obtain feedback, and present their recommendation to the client. Furthermore, students will conduct research and interviews to learn about the broader business environment and institutional context (including cultural, political, economic, and social factors) to better understand the opportunities and challenges the clients face.

This course is ideal for students interested in pursuing careers in sustainable finance, impact investing, ESG, corporate sustainability, social entrepreneurship, and sustainable development. 

The Sustainable Investing Research Consulting course offers consulting projects from around the world, covering a broad range of topics in sustainable investing. Clients include start-ups and established firms, non-profit and for-profit organizations, and clients from the finance and investing world. For more information on client projects and the student experiences, please see the SIRI website:
https://siri.sipa.columbia.edu/news

Registration in this course is instructor-managed. Students must join the course waitlist in Vergil during their registration appointment and submit the following application to be considered for enrollment:
https://forms.gle/XQNhfryMhGUszkZB6
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• Department: Climate, Energy, & Environment
• R 10 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
• 3 points

Independent Studies - 3 credit

• Department: Business
• Instructor: Xuelin Li
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• 3 points

Time Series Analysis

This course will cover practical time series forecasting techniques and consists of two parts. The first part focuses on the Box-Jenkins approach (ARIMA), including identification (selection) of the appropriate model, estimation of its parameters, and diagnostic checking of model adequacy. The second part of the course is on nonlinear models for time series, with emphasis on conditional volatility and ARCH models. By the end of the course, you will be able to apply these techniques to actual data, primarily financial and economic time series. 

Enrollment in this course is restricted to students who have officially declared the IFEP concentration, as reflected in their Stellic profile. If space allows, enrollment may be extended to additional students at a later date.

• Department: International Finance & Economic Policy
• R 3:10 p.m.-5 p.m.
• F 10 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
• Instructor: Martsella Davitaia
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• 3 points

Negotiation & Conflict Resolution

This highly participatory course equips students with the tools and frameworks to negotiate effectively, resolve conflict, and build consensus in public and international affairs contexts. Through simulations, students learn to navigate a range of scenarios, including environmental disputes, diplomatic negotiations, and organizational conflicts, using both distributive and interest-based strategies. Core topics include preparation and strategy, cross-cultural communication, power dynamics, consensus building, and coalition management. Students will also explore measures of negotiation success and practice applying concepts to real-world challenges. The course emphasizes experiential learning, reflective writing, and practical skill-building to prepare students for high-stakes negotiations in diverse professional settings.

• Department: Tech Policy and Innovation
• W 10 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
• Instructor: Seth Freeman
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• 3 points

Independent Studies - 1.5 cred

• Department: Business
• Instructor: Aamir Rehman
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• Instructor: Dongil Keum
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• Instructor: Malek A Ben Sliman
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• Instructor: Steven Winshel
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• Instructor: Xuelin Li
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• 1.5 points

MENTAL HEALTH POLICY

• Department: Social Work
• T 6:20 p.m.-8:10 p.m.
• Instructor: Kathleen M O'Hara
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• 3 points

Contemporary Russian Security Policy

This seminar critically examines the evolution and current trajectory of Russian security policy, with particular attention to the ongoing war in Ukraine and its broad strategic implications. The course explores the political, historical, and structural factors that shape Russia’s national security outlook, as well as its use of military force, energy policy, diplomacy, and information operations to advance its interests. The course discusses Russia’s relations with the United States, Europe, China, and the Global South; the role of nuclear strategy and arms control; and lessons from recent military interventions. Readings and case studies are regularly updated to reflect the rapidly changing geopolitical landscape.

• Department: International Security & Diplomacy
• R 3:10 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Instructor: Peter Clement
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• 3 points

MICROECON & POLICY ANALYSIS I

MICROECON & POLICY I

• Department: Social Work
• T 9 a.m.-10:50 a.m.
• T 11:10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Instructor: Rob Hartley
  h-index: 2 Info
• 3 points

MICROECON & POLICY ANALYSIS I-LAB

MICROECON & POLICY I LAB

• Department: Social Work
• W 4:10 p.m.-5:10 p.m.
• W 2 p.m.-3 p.m.
• Instructor: Rob Hartley
  h-index: 2 Info
• 0 points

DENTAL IMPLANTOLOGY

• Department: Dental and Oral Surgery
• 0 points

Global Political and Legal Thought

The seminar explores how political and legal philosophers, as well as leaders of political movements and established states, envision international order.  It asks and critically assesses how they imagine international politics
is
governed and how it
should be
governed. 

It begins with a reexamination of major Northern/Western traditions in international jurisprudence and political theory as seen through the eyes of classical and modern political leaders and philosophers.  It covers Realism, Liberalism, Socialism, and Fascism.  It then broadens the lens to include thinkers from the global South, including Nehru, Senghor, and Biko, and explores how they have addressed the challenges of post-colonialism. In considering their international orders, we will discuss their insights into the connections among issues of order and justice, identity and legitimacy, peace and war, cooperation and conflict, intervention and independence and international equality and inequality.   We conclude with a discussion of Cosmopolitanism and Rawls’
Law of Peoples
.

• Department: Development and Governance
• W 1:20 p.m.-3:10 p.m.
• Instructor: Michael Doyle
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• 3 points

PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION IN HEALTHCARE

PROFESSIONAL COMM IN HLTH

• Department: Dental and Oral Surgery
• Instructor: Lynn M Tepper
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• 0 points

Global Economic Governance

This course aims at familiarizing students with major issues surrounding global economic governance, exploring both the issues that have been or are now subject to current debates, as well as the institutional questions involved. “Global economic governance” is understood in a broad sense, and thus includes not only global but also regional frameworks, and both formal institutions as well as informal groupings of countries (such as the G7/8 and the G20) and rules of international transactions that have been left to bilateral agreements or are under the domain of national sovereignty but do have global implications. “Economics” is also understood in a broad sense, to include social and environmental issues.

The course will start with three general lectures that will place the debates on global governance in relation to those on globalization, and will give a first look at the objectives of international cooperation, the historical evolution of the current governance, and typologies of the different rules, organization,s and governance structures that have been created at varied times. It will then deal in detail with major issues that involve international cooperation: the role of the UN system, development cooperation, global monetary and financial management, trade and investment, international tax cooperation, and climate change. It will end with discussion of the governance of the system, and a recapitulation of governance issues and reform proposals in light of global economic developments in the 2008-2019 period, during COVID-19, and during the current crisis that mixes geopolitical issues with an economic crisis.

• Department: Development and Governance
• T 10 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
• Instructor: Jose A Ocampo
  Wikipedia h-index: 77 Info
• 3 points

The U.S. Role in World Affairs, I

This course serves as the foundation of the International Fellows Program (IFP), a year-long, interdisciplinary seminar examining the evolving role of the United States in global affairs. Drawing on history, policy, and current debates, the course explores how U.S. leadership has been shaped by ideology, military power, economic interests, and domestic politics—and how that role is being redefined amid global shifts and great power competition. Students will analyze key moments in American foreign policy, engage critically with foundational documents, and assess competing national security strategies in an election year context. Structured around weekly readings and team-led discussions, the course emphasizes active participation, policy application, and peer debate. The fall semester focuses on three core dimensions of U.S. foreign policy: human rights and values, the use of force, and transnational economic interests. IFP Fellows are expected to contribute meaningfully to class dialogue and leadership throughout the semester.

• Department: International Security & Diplomacy
• R 1:10 p.m.-3 p.m.
• Instructor: Victoria Nuland
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• 3 points

LEGAL FOUNDATIONS I

• Department: Social Work
• W 6:20 p.m.-8:10 p.m.
• Instructor: Rebecca M Hanus
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• 3 points

CLINICAL CLERKSHIP IN PERIODONTICS I

• Department: Dental and Oral Surgery
• 0 points

PEDIATRIC PATIENT MGNT AND CLIN PRACTICE

• Department: Dental and Oral Surgery
• 0 points

FACIAL PAIN

• Department: Dental and Oral Surgery
• Instructor: Jennifer P Bassiur
  Info
• 0 points

CLINICAL ORAL PATHOLOGY & MEDICINE II

CLIN ORAL PATHOLOGY & MEDIC II

• Department: Dental and Oral Surgery
• Instructor: Elizabeth Philipone
  h-index: 11 Info
• 0 points

RADIOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION SERIES

• Department: Dental and Oral Surgery
• 0 points

CLINL PRAC OF RADI/TRIAGE&EMERGENCY

• Department: Dental and Oral Surgery
• 0 points

Introduction to Intellectual Property La

INTRO TO INTELLECTUAL PRO

• Department: Law
• Instructor: Shyamkrishna Balganesh
  h-index: 20 Info
• 3 points

INTEGRATED DISCIPLINES AND CASE BASED RE

INTEGRATED DISC CASE BASE

• Department: Dental and Oral Surgery
• 0 points

PROSEM-INTRO-STUDY OF ART HIST

Required course for first-year PhD Students in the Art History Department.

• Department: Art History and Archaeology
• W 10:10 a.m.-noon
• Instructor: Lisa Trever
  CULPA: 2 Info
• 4 points

Senior Ethics

• Department: Dental and Oral Surgery
• 0 points

Senior Ethics

• Department: Dental and Oral Surgery
• Instructor: Julie A Connolly
  Info
• 0 points

OPTIMIZATION & SIMULATION BOOTCAMP

• Department: Industrial Engineering and Operations Research
• Instructor: Michael Miller
  CULPA: 18 h-index: 14 Info
• 0 points

Methods for Sustainable Development Prac

This is the first of a two-course sequence for second-year students concentrating in Development and Governance (D&G), formerly Economic and Political Development (EPD). The second course is the Workshop in Sustainable Development Practice. These courses are integrated into a year-long encounter with the applied practice of sustainable development, guided by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

In this course, students will learn how to design, plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate development interventions by mastering the fundamental aspects of program management for development. The course is designed to help students develop a critical understanding of some of the key frameworks, tools, and approaches used by organizations in the field of development practice, and to encourage students to use these methods in an ethical and discerning manner, by recognizing their limitations and implicit assumptions while identifying areas for innovation. Students will also come to appreciate the influence that methodology can have on the prioritization of sustainable development goals and the application of development strategies. Development practice, after all, is inherently political. Over the last few decades, the field of sustainable development has changed dramatically as development practitioners increasingly perceive themselves less as knowledge experts – delivering top-down transfers of technical expertise and resources to beneficiaries – and more as knowledge facilitators, recognizing the importance of evidence-based decision-making, local ownership and accountability, and participation of poor and marginalized groups as citizens and partners. However, this transition has been uneven, and externally-driven, top-down approaches and policies persist. Development practitioners, therefore, need to be continually aware of the values, assumptions, and biases that they bring to their work and that are implicit in the resources, approaches, and tools they use.

 

This course also seeks to illustrate the application of theories and concepts introduced in other D&G core courses, and to highlight some of the political, practical, and ethical issues and challenges facing development practitioners working in low- and middle-income countries, especially in the context of recent drastic cuts in official development assistance (ODA). While the course considers both quantitative and qualitative methods, the emphasis is on widely-used pro

• Department: Development and Governance
• W 10 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
• W 3:10 p.m.-5 p.m.
• R 3:10 p.m.-5 p.m.
• F 8 a.m.-9:50 a.m.
• F 10 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
• R 8 a.m.-9:50 a.m.
• Instructor: Eugenia McGill
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• 3 points

SENIOR INTERDISCIPLINARY SERIES

• Department: Dental and Oral Surgery
• 0 points

INDEPENDENT STUDY MD/MS

• Department: Medicine
• 3 points

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

• Department: Visual Arts
• T 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Instructor: Matthew Deleget
  Info
• 3 points

SOCIAL-SPATIAL RESEARCH: ISSUES + METHOD

• Department: Architecture, Planning and Preservation
• M 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
• Instructor: Erica C Avrami
  Info
• 3 points

READINGS IN BIOMED INFORMATICS

Prerequisite: approval of adviser. Readings on topics in medical informatics under the direction of a faculty adviser.

• Department: Biomedical Informatics
• Instructor: Virginia G Lorenzi
  Info
• 1-12 points

DIR RSCH POLISH LITERATURE I

Prerequisites: the department's permission.

• Department: Slavic Languages
• Instructor: Christopher Caes
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• 1-4 points

PROSEMINAR IN LITERARY STUDIES

The theory and practice of literary criticism. Required of all candidates for the M.A. degree in Russian, Czech, Ukrainian, South Slavic, and Polish Literature.

• Department: Slavic Languages
• W 4:10 p.m.-6 p.m.
• Instructor: Chloe Kitzinger
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• 4 points

Graduate Independent Research

Independent Study with Faculty Advisor must be registered for every semester after first academic year

• Department: Statistics
• Instructor: Marco A Avella Medina
  Info
• Instructor: David Blei
  Wikipedia h-index: 98 Info
• Instructor: John P Cunningham
  CULPA: 7 Info
• Instructor: Richard Davis
  CULPA: 3 h-index: 60 Info
• Instructor: Victor H de la Pena
  h-index: 20 Info
• Instructor: Bianca Dumitrascu
  Info
• Instructor: Andrew Gelman
  CULPA: 6 Wikipedia h-index: 112 Info
• Instructor: Yuqi Gu
  h-index: 6 Info
• Instructor: Ioannis Karatzas
  CULPA: 7 h-index: 58 Info
• Instructor: Samory Kpotufe
  CULPA: 2 Info
• Instructor: Jingchen Liu
  CULPA: 2 h-index: 19 Info
• Instructor: Shaw-Hwa Lo
  CULPA: 14 Info
• 3 points