CLINICAL ETHICS

While this course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of clinical ethics and the basic terminology and framework of ethical analysis in biomedical ethics, it offers a more sociological perspective, putting the contemporary clinical issues into a broader context. We will look briefly at the development of clinical ethics and its impact on hospital care and doctor-patient relationships, on the prevailing autonomy norm and its critique. The course then focuses on issues encountered in clinical practice such as informed consent, patient capacity, decision-making, end of life, advance directives, medical futility, pediatrics ethics, maternal-fetal conflicts, organ transplantation, cultural competence and diversity of beliefs and others. The course will examine the role of the clinical ethics consultant (CEC) and assignments will mimic the work that CECs may perform in the hospital setting.

Over the span of the semester, students become familiar with the ethical questions surrounding major topics in the clinic with a practical case-based approach toward ethics dilemmas and ethics consultation. During the semester, students in New York attend a meeting of the adult or pediatric ethics committees of New York Presbyterian and Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital or another area hospital, as well as ethics lectures given at the medical center.

Students are expected to complete five case write-ups using a template that will be given by the instructor. Students will be using these cases to refine and hone their ethical analysis skills and to show their knowledge of law, policy and ethical principles and how they might apply to each situation.

• Department: Bioethics
• W 2 p.m.-4 p.m.
• R 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
• W 8 p.m.-10 p.m.
• Instructor: Barbra Rothschild
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• 3 points

OPERATIONS: BACKBONE OF THE COMPANY

OPERATIONS: BACKBONE OF C

• Department: Insurance Management
• Instructor: Amanda Bill
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• 3 points

TAX PLANNING

The Tax Planning course explores the various methods of the U.S. tax system, its development, its applicability to individual (and corporate) taxpayers, and steps taxpayers of various income and wealth levels take to determine,
meet, and minimize their tax obligations, depending on their goals. Students will learn how to identify sources, nature, and taxability of taxpayers’ income and gains, to determine the deductibility of any expenses they incur to reduce income, identify credits they may have to offset taxes due, understand filing and payment obligations, and apply the methods of minimizing tax - avoidance, deferral, and use of lower brackets or realization by other taxpayers.

• Department: Wealth Management
• Instructor: Adam Ludman
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• 3 points

MARKET RISK MANAGEMENT

This course provides the tools to measure and manage market risk in the context of large financial institutions. The volume and complexity of the data itself, at large institutions, makes it a challenge to generate actionable information. We will take on this challenge to master the path from data to decisions.

We cover the essential inputs to the engines of financial risk management: VaR, Expected Exposure, Potential Exposure, Expected Shortfall, backtesting, and stress testing as they apply to asset management and trading. We explore the strengths and weaknesses of these different metrics and the tradeoffs between them. We also cover how regulatory frameworks impact both the details and the strategy of building these engines. Lastly, we cover counterparty-credit methodologies, mainly as they apply to Trading Book risk.

• Department: Enterprise Risk Management
• W 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
• T 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
• Instructor: Michael Zwecher
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• Instructor: Deniz Ozenbas
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• 3 points

LEADERSHIP IN SPORTS MANAGEMENT

LDRSHP & PERS MGMT IN SPR

TBA

• Department: Sports Management
• T 4:10 p.m.-6 p.m.
• 3 points

LEADERSHIP IN SPORTS MANAGEMENT

LDRSHP & PERS MGMT IN SPR

TBA

• Department: Sports Management
• T 4:10 p.m.-6 p.m.
• 3 points

LEADERSHIP IN SPORTS MANAGEMENT

TBA

• Department: Sports Management
• T 4:10 p.m.-6 p.m.
• Instructor: Mary Scott
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• Instructor: Leonard Elmore
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• 3 points

ECONOMETRICS II

• Department: Economics
• T 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
• 3 points

Printmaking on, through, and below the m

Print on, through, & belo

This course offers to the student who may find an examination of printmaking an asset to their art practice.
The course will cover several printmaking processes like relief, intaglio, silkscreen, and monotype. In addition, we will discuss printmaking concepts such as repetition, matrix, original/translation, reproducibility, and multiple considering the works produced in class.
We will involve a separate in-depth study of each process by alternating studio time, demonstrations, field trips, individual and group critiques.
Through the printmaking processes, students will explore assignments and projects and be encouraged to incorporate them into their own body of work.

• Department: Visual Arts
• F 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Instructor: Craig Zammiello
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• 3 points

SYMBOLIC LOGIC

Advanced introduction to classical sentential and predicate logic. No previous acquaintance with logic is required; nonetheless a willingness to master technicalities and to work at a certain level of abstraction is desirable. Note: Due to significant overlap, students may receive credit for only one of the following three courses: PHIL UN3411, UN3415, GR5415.

• Department: Philosophy
• MW 2:40 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
• Instructor: Achille Varzi
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• 4 points

CREDIT RISK ANALYTICS

The field of credit risk management is undergoing a quiet revolution as subjective and manually-intensive methods give way to digitization, algorithmic management, and decision-making. This course provides a practical overview and hands-on experience with different methods, and it also provides a view of future technologies and discussions of potential future directions. Participants in this course should be well-positioned to take entry-level analytic positions and help drive strategic decisions.

The first half of the course explores analytics used today for credit risk management. You will learn to create rating and scoring models and a macro scenario-based stress testing model. In the second half of the course, we explore more advanced tools used by the more prominent organizations and fintech firms, including neural net and XGBoost decision tree models.

• Department: Enterprise Risk Management
• M 8:10 p.m.-10 p.m.
• Instructor: Christopher Mann
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• 3 points

QUALITATIVE EVALUATION METHODS FOR NARRA

QUALTV EVALUATION METHODS

TBA

• Department: Narrative Medicine
• 3 points

PRINTMAKING I: INTAGLIO

• Department: Visual Arts
• MW 1:30 p.m.-4 p.m.
• Instructor: Jennifer Nuss
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• 3 points

PRINTMAKING II: INTAGLIO

• Department: Visual Arts
• MW 1:30 p.m.-4 p.m.
• Instructor: Jennifer Nuss
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• 3 points

LIQUIDITY RISK MANAGEMENT

Indicators of companies running into hard times typically include revenue volatility, loss of key personnel, reputational damage, and increased litigation. However, company failures are frequently marked by insufficient liquidity, or the lack of cash to meet obligations. Liquidity risk is the unexpected change in a company’s cash resources or demands on such resources that results in the untimely sale of assets, and/or an inability to meet contractual demands and/or default. In extreme cases, the lack of sufficient cash creates severe losses and results in company bankruptcy.

An institution’s cash resources and obligations can and must be managed. Indeed, the field of liquidity risk management is an established part of treasury departments at sizable institutions. The regularity of cash flows and the turbulence of business and markets must be assessed and quantified. This course provides students the tools and techniques to manage all types of liquidity challenges including the need to sell assets unexpectedly in the market, or work through ‘‘run‐on-the‐bank’’ situations for financial services companies.

• Department: Enterprise Risk Management
• T 8:10 p.m.-10 p.m.
• Instructor: Joseph Dziwura
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• 3 points

Machine Learning for Finance

The application of Machine Learning (ML) algorithms in the Financial industry is now commonplace, but still nascent in its potential.  This course provides an overview of ML applications for finance use cases including trading, investment management, and consumer banking. 

Students will learn how to work with financial data and how to apply ML algorithms using the data.  In addition to providing an overview of the most commonly used ML models, we will detail the regression, KNN, NLP, and time series deep learning ML models using desktop and cloud technologies. 

The course is taught in Python using Numpy, Pandas, scikit-learn and other libraries.  Basic programming knowledge in any language is required.

• Department: Mathematics
• S 2:40 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
• 3 points

WRITING CREATIVELY: CRAFT LAB & WORKSHOP

• Department: Narrative Medicine
• 3 points

CREATIVITY IN BUSINESS

• Department: Business
• Instructor: Faculty
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• 3 points

GLOBAL ETHICS

Increasingly, issues of medical research and clinical care are posing complex ethical issues not only in the United States, but in other countries in both the industrialized and the developing world. Yet varying economic, political, social, cultural, and historical contexts shape these issues. In diverse contexts in Asia, Africa, Europe and North and South America, practices and policies, along with cultures and moral values, differ enormously. Yet ethical issues are arising not in isolation, but as part of global communities and discourses. In research, multinational pharmaceutical companies are increasingly conducting studies in both industrialized countries and the developing world, posing numerous ethical tensions. In clinical care, uses of reproductive technologies differ across national borders, leading to “reproductive tourism”. End of life care varies widely, reflecting in part differing attitudes toward death and dying. This course examines the political, economic, social, cultural, philosophical, medical, and historical roots and implications of these issues.

The course meets once a week online for an hour and a half, and offers extensive live-session interaction and post-session discussion forums to explore the various bioethical issues contemplated throughout the semester.

• Department: Bioethics
• R 4:10 p.m.-6 p.m.
• T 6 p.m.-7:45 p.m.
• Instructor: Robert L Klitzman
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• 3 points

BLOCKCHAIN AND ERM

Using Blockchain, decisions can be made without relying on a single centralized authority, allowing for greater transparency and trust between participants. By using smart contracts and distributed ledgers, users can easily create, modify, and manage agreements between stakeholders, ensuring that all parties have access to the same information and can make informed decisions. As a result, Blockchain technology reduces the risks associated with decision-making, and improves efficiency and accuracy. This course first examines the risks and rewards of implementing Blockchain at large organizations engaging in decentralized decision-making processes. The course then explores the Blockchain as a tool for risk management.

• Department: Enterprise Risk Management
• W 8:10 p.m.-10 p.m.
• Instructor: Ivan Bakrac
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• 3 points

PRINTMAKING I: SILKSCREEN

• Department: Visual Arts
• R 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• 3 points

IMPACT FINANCE FOR SUSTAINABILITY PRACTI

IMPACT FINANCE FOR SUST PRACT

This survey course examines a range of sustainable and impact investing fixed income and equity products

before transitioning to the asset owner perspective on sustainable and impact investing. Each class session

includes elements of financial analysis, financial structure, social or environmental impact, and policy and

regulatory context. Brief guest lectures, podcasts, and three experiential exercises bring these topics to life.

At the end of the course, each student will be able to (i) construct a diversified portfolio of impact

investments based on the range of products tackled in class, (ii) integrate ESG into debt and equity valuation,

(iii) develop an impact investing product that an asset manager or investment bank could launch, (iv) develop

an impact investing strategy for an asset owner, and (v) lead either side of the investor-corporate dialogue on

sustainability. The lectures are designed to prepare students for both the impact investing product

development exercise and the impact investing asset owner strategy exercise, and these two exercises are

designed to prepare students for impact investing leadership over the course of their careers.

As an early innovator in social finance, dating back 24 years, the instructor provides students with a practical

toolkit, honed by making mainstream financial institutions and products more beneficial to a broader range

of stakeholders and making specialist impact investment firms more relevant to and integrated with

mainstream markets.

• Department: Sustainability Management
• R 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
• Instructor: Bhakti Mirchandani
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• 3 points

Sustainability Value Creation in Private

This course provides an overview of the way sustainability (environmental, social and governance) factors are analyzed in private markets. It focuses on preparing students to implement their understanding of the financial and societal risks and opportunities within the investment making process. In private markets, limited partners (pension funds, endowments, high net-worth individuals) have pushed the sustainability imperative and social consciousness of private equity funds and asset managers by seeking greater clarity around how their money is invested in both a responsible and financially meaningful way. Alongside this trend, an evolving regulatory environment globally has propelled the need to systemize evaluation frameworks for stakeholders within investment functions and advisors who support them.Unlike public markets, sustainability information is harder to glean in private markets and requires a skilled extraction and evaluation process. During this course, we examine a traditional ESG due diligence process embedded within the wider investment lifecycle (sourcing, diligence, hold and exit) through the lens of changing geographic regulatory landscape in financial investing and the market leading frameworks that quantify ESG factors for evaluation. The course culminates with a deal due diligence process that mimics an investment committee (IC) comprised of private equity leaders that understand the commercial and purpose-driven viability of an investment.

• Department: Sustainability Management
• M 4:10 p.m.-6 p.m.
• Instructor: Angela Jhanji
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• 3 points

CLOUD COMPUTING

Data analytics have become an essential component of business intelligence and informed decision making. Sophisticated statistical and algorithmic methodologies, generally known as data science, are now of predominant interest and focus. Yet, the underlying cloud computing platform is fundamental to the enablement of data management and analytics.

This course introduces students to cloud computing concepts and practices ranging from infrastructure and administration to services and applications. The course is primarily focused on the development of practical skills in utilizing cloud services to build distributed and scalable analytics applications. Students will have hands-on exposure to VMs (Virtual Machines), databases, storage, microservices, and AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) services through Google Cloud Platform, et al.  Cost and performance characteristics of alternative approaches will also be studied. Topics include: overview of cloud computing, cloud systems, parallel processing in the cloud, distributed storage systems, virtualization, security in the cloud, and multicore operating systems. Throughout, students will study state-of-the-art solutions for cloud computing developed by Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and IBM.

The course modules provide a blend of lecture and reading materials along with class exercises and programming assignments. While extensive programming experience is not required, students taking the course are expected to possess basic Python 3 programming skills.

The desired outcome of the course is the student’s ability to put conceptual knowledge to practical use. Whether you are taking this course for future academic research, for work in industry, or for an innovative startup idea, this course should help you master the fundamentals of cloud computing.

• Department: Applied Analytics
• T 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
• None None-None
• M 8:10 p.m.-10 p.m.
• Instructor: Mohsen Golalikhani
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• 3 points

Credit Analytics

This course uses a combination of lectures and case studies to introduce students to the modern credit analytics. The objective for the course is to cover major analytic concepts, ideas with a focus on the underlying mathematics used in both credit risk management and credit valuation.  We will start from an empirical analysis of default probabilities (or PD), recovery rates and rating transitions. Then we will introduce the essential concepts of survival analysis as a scientific way to study default.  For credit portfolio we will study and compare different approaches such as CreditPortfolio View, CreditRisk+ as well as copula function approach. For valuation we will cover both single name and portfolio models.

• Department: Mathematics
• F 1:10 p.m.-3:40 p.m.
• 3 points

COGNITIVE LINGUISTICS

• Department: Latin American and Iberian Cultures
• TR 2:40 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
• Instructor: Reyes Llopis-Garcia
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• 4 points

PRIVACY RISK MANAGEMENT

In today’s digital age, with the collection and usage of personal  information growing at an exponential rate, the study of privacy risk management is crucial. As organizations grapple with the dual challenge of monetizing technological innovation without running afoul of regulatory and legal restrictions, the ERM professional who understands how to identify, assess, and manage privacy risk is in high demand. In this course, students will develop an understanding of the legal frameworks governing data usage, the ethical issues associated with the use of personal information, and how to develop robust privacy frameworks and controls in order to manage privacy risk.

• Department: Enterprise Risk Management
• T 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
• Instructor: Heather McArn
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• 3 points

SPORTS LAW AND ETHICS

• Department: Sports Management
• W 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
• M 4:10 p.m.-6 p.m.
• Instructor: Carla Varriale
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• 3 points

INTRO TO BLOCKCHAIN, CRYPTO$ & ANALYTICS

BLOCKCHAINCRYPTOCURRENCY &ANL

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• Department: Applied Analytics
• T 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
• None None-None
• Instructor: Siddhartha Dalal
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• 3 points

CLINICAL ETHICS: END OF LIFE CARE

This course will explore how medical decisions at the end of life regarding both curative and palliative care are influenced by medical, legal and philosophical principles and social norms. We will explore how the development of clinical practice standards for patients with advanced disease have evolved in response to advances in treatment and societal assertion of consumerist rights of self determination. This work will assist students in the Bioethics Masters Program to develop the consultation skills needed to interact effectively with patients, even under difficult circumstances. We will build on the knowledge base established in the Introduction to Clinical Ethics course (BIETPS5400) to develop the specific insights and skills needed by clinicians and other professionals to support patients and caregivers who confront dilemmas in end of life care management. Students will develop the analytic and communication techniques needed to advise treating clinicians who seek guidance on management of end of life care for patients, and communicating prognosis and treatment options to their patients’ families. The skills developed in this course will be useful to students who will confront ethical dilemmas in their roles as treating clinicians, health care administrators, ethics committee members, compliance officers, and patient advocates. This course will also provide a valuable foundation for students who intend to pursue more advanced training in clinical ethics consultation, in order to prepare for a career as an institutionally based Ethics Consultant.

• Department: Bioethics
• T 8 p.m.-10 p.m.
• Instructor: David N Hoffman
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• 3 points

AI and the Future of Strategic Communica

AI & the Future of Strat

The field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved to become a transformative global force across various industries, with particular significance for strategic communication. This elective course provides a comprehensive exploration of AI’s foundations, its current landscape, and its profound impact on media, journalism, public relations, and marketing communications. The course also addresses critical issues surrounding AI such as ethics, policy, and risk management associated with adoption, while offering practical insights into implementing common AI tools and developing essential AI skills for communication professionals.

• Department: Strategic Communication
• M 4:10 p.m.-6 p.m.
• Instructor: Irene Papajohn
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• 3 points

A MATHEMATICAL APPROACH TO GENERATIVE AI

MATHMATCL APPRCH GENERATI

Generative AI (“GenAI") is reshaping the global economy and the future of work by revolutionizing problem-solving, optimizing complex systems, and enabling data-driven decision-making. Its profound impact spans across natural language understanding, image generation, and predictive analytics, marking a paradigm shift that necessitates a deep and rigorous understanding of its mathematical foundations. This course is designed to equip students with a comprehensive framework for exploring the mathematical principles underpinning GenAI. Emphasizing statistical modeling, optimization, and computational techniques, the curriculum provides the essential tools to develop and analyze cutting-edge generative models.

• Department: Mathematics
• S 4:45 p.m.-6:35 p.m.
• 3 points

CIRCULAR ECONOMY FOR SUSTAINABILITY PROF

Throughout history, societies have discovered resources, designed and developed them into textiles,

tools and structures, and bartered and exchanged these goods based on their respective values.

Economies emerged, driven by each society’s needs and limited by the resources and technology

available to them. Over the last two centuries, global development accelerated due in large part to the

overextraction and use of finite resources, whether for energy or materials, and supported by vast

technological advancements. However, this economic model did not account for the long-term impacts of

the disposal or depletion of these finite resources and instead, carried on unreservedly in a “take-make’-

waste” manner, otherwise known as a linear economy. Despite a more profound understanding of our

planet’s available resources, the environmental impact of disposal and depletion, and the technological

advancements of the last several decades, the economic heritage of the last two centuries persists today;

which begs the question: what alternatives are there to a linear economy?

The premise of this course is that through systems-thinking, interdisciplinary solutions for an alternative

economic future are available to us. By looking at resources’ potential, we can shape alternative methods

of procurement, design, application, and create new market demands that aim to keep materials,

products and components in rotation at their highest utility and value. This elective course will delve into

both the theory of a circular economy - which would be a state of complete systemic regeneration and

restoration as well as an optimized use of resources and zero waste - and the practical applications

required in order to achieve this economic model. Achieving perfect circularity represents potentially

transformative systemic change and requires a fundamental re-think of many of our current economic

structures, systems and processes.

This is a full-semester elective course which is designed to create awareness among sustainability

leaders that those structures, systems and processes which exist today are not those which will carry us

(as rapidly as we need) into a more sustaining future. The class will be comprised of a series of lectures,

supported by readings and case-studies on business models, design thinking and materi

• Department: Sustainability Management
• M 4:10 p.m.-6 p.m.
• Instructor: Diana A Trushell
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• 3 points

MARKET RESEARCH

Market research is the way that companies identify, understand and develop the target market for their products.  It is an important component of business strategy, and it draws on the research and analytics skills you have learned thus far in the program. Often market research consists of generating your own data, through quantitative and qualitative methodologies, in pursuit of the market research question.

This course is an elective that will expand on quantitative and qualitative methodologies that have been introduced previously, provide an introduction to other methodologies that are more specific to market research, and provide hands-on practice in defining a market research plan from start to finish. Students will also learn about particular types of market research studies and when and how they should be deployed. Students will generate and test their own research instruments. Through the use of case studies and simulations, students will learn how market research fits into an overarching marketing plan for a company.

This course is designed for students who have completed the Research Design and Strategy and Analytics core courses, and who are exploring how research fits into product marketing. You will leave this class understanding the essential aspects of market research, when and how they should be deployed, and the role you could play in small and large companies directing and executing on market research opportunities.

• Department: Applied Analytics
• T 8:10 p.m.-10 p.m.
• Instructor: Diahanna L Post
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• 3 points

GENDER AND COMMUNICATION IN THE WORKPLAC

GENDER & COMM IN THE WORKPLACE

Gender and Communication in the Workplace offers professionals across sectors and industries the knowledge and skills needed to identify the social and linguistic practices enacted at work, and the opportunity to advance the interests of those who run up against barriers to advancement as a result of prejudice and stereotyping.

• Department: Strategic Communication
• M 2:10 p.m.-4 p.m.
• 3 points

AI USER INTERFACES FOR ANALYTICS

AI UI FOR ANALYTICS

In recent years, data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) have become essential to business intelligence and informed decision making. But to realize the impact of analytics and AI, effective visual communication of data insights via user interfaces (UI), such as web pages and app dashboards, is equally critical. Building effective UIs requires mastering the user experience (UX) design principles and certain front-end development technologies. Furthermore, the recent rise of multimodal Generative AI offers unprecedented opportunities for simplifying, automating, and scaling UX/UI development.

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of UX design principles and best practices for developing UIs while emphasizing ethical considerations and inclusivity. Students will learn to create intuitive and visually engaging websites and dashboards that leverage AI-generated insights, also considering data privacy, diversity, and accessibility. Key topics include the design, implementation, and evaluation of UIs, with hands-on experience in web development technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, as well as related cloud services. Students will apply state-of-the-art AI technologies to create intelligent and interactive UIs, all while critically assessing data sources and AI models for potential biases.

The course content comprises a blend of conceptual learning and practice assignments. Weekly lectures and reading materials will cover the fundamentals of data visualization and user experience designs. Students will put the gained knowledge into practice through individual design and coding assignments and a group term project.

• Department: Applied Analytics
• W 8:10 p.m.-10 p.m.
• R 8:10 a.m.-10 a.m.
• Instructor: Javid B Huseynov
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• 3 points

PEDIATRICS & ETHICS

• Department: Bioethics
• T 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
• Instructor: George Hardart
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• 3 points

Supervised Research

Students conduct research related to biotechnology under the sponsorship of a mentor within the University. The student and the mentor determine the nature and extent of this independent study. In some laboratories, the student may be assigned to work with a postdoctoral fellow, graduate student or a senior member of the laboratory, who is in turn supervised by the mentor. The mentor is responsible for mentoring and evaluating the students progress and performance. Credits received from this course may be used to fulfill the laboratory requirement for the degree. Instructor permission required. Web site: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/courses/g4500-g4503/index.html

• Department: Biological Sciences
• Instructor: Lili Yamasaki
  CULPA: 5 Info
• 3-6 points

Supervised Research

Students conduct research related to biotechnology under the sponsorship of a mentor within the University. The student and the mentor determine the nature and extent of this independent study. In some laboratories, the student may be assigned to work with a postdoctoral fellow, graduate student or a senior member of the laboratory, who is in turn supervised by the mentor. The mentor is responsible for mentoring and evaluating the students progress and performance. Credits received from this course may be used to fulfill the laboratory requirement for the degree. Instructor permission required. Web site: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/courses/g4500-g4503/index.html

• Department: Biological Sciences
• Instructor: Lili Yamasaki
  CULPA: 5 Info
• 3-6 points

CAPSTONE PROJECT

CONSTRUCTION CAPSTONE PROJECT

• Department: Construction Administration
• R 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
• Instructor: Evangelia Ieronymaki
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• 3 points

GLOBAL LEGAL & REGULATORY ECOSYSTEM

• Department: Insurance Management
• Instructor: Sandra Bograd
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• 3 points

PEDAGOGY: GOALS, METHODS, CONTEXTS (CER

• Department: Narrative Medicine
• 3 points

Intro to Moving Image: Video, Film & Art

Intro Moving Image:Video,

Intro to Moving Image: Video, Film & Art is an introductory class on the production and editing of digital video. Designed as an intensive hands-on production/post-production workshop, the apprehension of technical and aesthetic skills in shooting, sound and editing will be emphasized. Assignments are developed to allow students to deepen their familiarity with the language of the moving image medium. Over the course of the term, the class will explore the language and syntax of the moving image, including fiction, documentary and experimental approaches. Importance will be placed on the decision making behind the production of a work; why it was conceived of, shot, and edited in a certain way. Class time will be divided between technical workshops, viewing and discussing films and videos by independent producers/artists and discussing and critiquing students projects. Readings will be assigned on technical, aesthetic and theoretical issues. Only one section offered per semester. If the class is full, please visit http://arts.columbia.edu/undergraduate-visual-arts-program.

• Department: Visual Arts
• M 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Instructor: Shelly Silver
  CULPA: 1 Info
• 3 points

Supervised Independent Research

Students conduct research related to biotechnology under the sponsorship of a mentor outside the University within the New York City Metropolitan Area unless otherwise approved by the Program. The student and the mentor determine the nature and extent of this independent study. In some laboratories, the student may be assigned to work with a postdoctoral fellow, graduate student or a senior member of the laboratory, who is in turn supervised by the mentor. The mentor is responsible for mentoring and evaluating the students progress and performance. Credits received from this course may be used to fulfill the laboratory requirement for the degree. Instructor permission required. Web site: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/courses/g4500-g4503/index.html

• Department: Biological Sciences
• Instructor: Lili Yamasaki
  CULPA: 5 Info
• 3-6 points

Supervised Independent Research

Students conduct research related to biotechnology under the sponsorship of a mentor outside the University within the New York City Metropolitan Area unless otherwise approved by the Program. The student and the mentor determine the nature and extent of this independent study. In some laboratories, the student may be assigned to work with a postdoctoral fellow, graduate student or a senior member of the laboratory, who is in turn supervised by the mentor. The mentor is responsible for mentoring and evaluating the students progress and performance. Credits received from this course may be used to fulfill the laboratory requirement for the degree. Instructor permission required. Web site: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/biology/courses/g4500-g4503/index.html

• Department: Biological Sciences
• Instructor: Lili Yamasaki
  CULPA: 5 Info
• 3-6 points

COMPANY FAILURES

Examination of areas critical to an organization’s success from strategic, operational, financial, and insurance perspectives, and examines why many companies fail in spite of the vast knowledge of factors driving success. Several case studies examined in depth.

• Department: Enterprise Risk Management
• T 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
• W 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
• W 8:10 p.m.-10 p.m.
• Instructor: Adam H Litke
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• Instructor: Tom Williams
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• Instructor: Steve Lindo
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• 3 points

MAFN FIELDWORK

Prerequisites: all 6 MAFN core courses, at least 6 credits of approved electives, and the instructors permission. See the MAFN website for details. This course provides an opportunity for MAFN students to engage in off-campus internships for academic credit that counts towards the degree. Graded by letter grade. Students need to secure an internship and get it approved by the instructor.

• Department: Mathematics
• Instructor: Jaehyuk Choi
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• 1-3 points

MATHEMATICS FOR AI

This course equips students with essential mathematical foundations for understanding and working with artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms. After a brief introduction to the historical and social context that numbers arise in, students will learn about:
- Linear Algebra: Matrices, matrix-vector multiplication, linear models, change of basis, dimensionality, spectral decomposition, and principal component analysis (PCA).
- Calculus: Rates of change, derivatives, optimization techniques like gradient descent, with a brief touch upon linear approximation.
- Probability and Statistics: Mathematically deriving complex probability distributions out of simpler ones, mathematically deriving statistical testing methods
- Graph Theory: How graphs are used to find relationships between data as well as being a setting for AI-driven problem solving.
- Problem Solving and Algorithms: Applying mathematical concepts to find problem solutions.
Students will learn about search methods like uninformed search, informed search with the A* algorithm, and greedy algorithms.
- Computational Theory and Automata: Answering questions about what is computable, what is needed in order to compute something, and using this framework to state how much “information” is contained in a mathematical object.
By the end of this course, students will possess a strong mathematical toolkit to confidently tackle the complexities of modern AI algorithms.

• Department: Applied Analytics
• W 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
• None None-None
• T 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
• Instructor: Thilan Arachchi Appuhamillage
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• 3 points

RISK REGULATIONS IN FINANCE

This course examines post-financial crisis regulations including Basel III, Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB), Dodd-Frank Act, Supervision and Regulation Letter 11-7 (SR 11-7), and others.  Case studies will explore the technical details of these new rules; and guest lectures from industry experts will bring the material to life.  Areas of focus include: model risk management, stress testing, derivatives, and insurance.  By the end of this course students will be able to:


Evaluate the purpose and limitations of risk regulations in finance.

Identify and communicate weaknesses in a financial firm.

Communicate with regulators.

Understand Recovery and Resolution Plans or “Living Wills” for a financial firm.

• Department: Enterprise Risk Management
• T 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
• R 8:10 p.m.-10 p.m.
• Instructor: Jean Michel Ngalikpima
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• Instructor: Eric Goetz
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• 3 points

Career Development for Quantitative Fina

Career Develop for Quant

This course helps the students understand the job search process and develop the professional skills necessary for career advancement. The students will not only learn the best practices in all aspects of job-seeking but will also have a chance to practice their skills. Each class will be divided into two parts: a lecture and a workshop.

In addition, the students will get support from Teaching Assistants who will be available to guide and prepare the students for technical interviews.

• Department: Mathematics
• TR 11:40 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
• Instructor: Jaehyuk Choi
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• 0 points

ESG AND ERM

ESG will be a driving force in risk management in upcoming years. ERM / Risk professionals need a solid understanding of emerging ESG trends and regulations and how they apply to day-to-day job responsibilities. The ESG and ERM course begins with an overview of the ESG landscape and framework. After a foundational understanding is established, the course focuses on incorporating ESG into enterprise risk management, including identification, quantification, decision making, and reporting of ESG-related risks.

• Department: Enterprise Risk Management
• M 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
• T 8:10 p.m.-10 p.m.
• Instructor: Helda Rock
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• Instructor: Tahmina Day
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• 3 points

CONSUMERISM AND SUSTAINABILITY

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• Department: Sustainability Management
• R 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
• 3 points

ANALYTICS FOR BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGE

Operations Management (OM) is responsible for the efficient production and delivery of goods and services, serving as a cornerstone of successful organizations. This course emphasizes how analytical techniques, such as forecasting, queuing theory, and linear programming, provide critical tools for optimizing operational decision-making, improving efficiency, and addressing real-world challenges in operations management. In this course, you will gain essential skills to optimize processes, manage resources, and enhance productivity across various industries. The course will be delivered through a combination of interactive lectures, case studies, and hands-on coding exercises to ensure a balance between conceptual learning and practical application.

Through lectures, you will gain a solid foundation in OM principles and analytical techniques. Case studies will help illustrate real-world applications of OM in industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and logistics, allowing you to see how the concepts are applied in diverse contexts. This course will integrate the principles of OM with hands-on analytical techniques using Python, allowing you to model and solve real-world OM problems. You will learn to run simulations, perform optimizations, and analyze data to make data-driven decisions that enhance efficiency and overall performance.

OM practices are tailored to meet the specific needs of various sectors. In manufacturing, OM helps streamline production lines and minimize waste; in healthcare, it enhances patient flow and optimizes resource allocation; in retail, it improves inventory management and supply chain operations; and in logistics, it ensures timely deliveries while reducing transportation costs. This course will equip you with the skills to apply OM practices effectively in different industries.

Analytics for Business Operations Management is an elective that is intended for students who are interested in pursuing a career using analytics and operational insights to drive organizational success in a competitive global marketplace across various industries.

• Department: Applied Analytics
• F 12:10 p.m.-2 p.m.
• R 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
• M 8:10 p.m.-10 p.m.
• 3 points

DERIVATIVES RISK MANAGEMENT

This course explores financial derivatives across different asset classes with in-depth analysis of several popular trades including block trades, program trades, vanilla options, digital options, and variance swaps. Their dynamics and risks are explored through Monte Carlo simulation using Excel and Python. The daily decisions and tasks of a frontline risk manager are recreated and students have the opportunity to see which trades they would approve or reject. Students will gain a working knowledge of financial derivatives and acquire technical skills to answer complex questions on the trading floor.

• Department: Enterprise Risk Management
• M 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
• Instructor: Alberto Scalari
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• 3 points

MANAGING STAKEHOLDER RISK IN THE ORGANIZ

In this course, students study major concepts of management and organization theory to understand human behavior in an organizational context, and then learn how to apply this to better manage interactions with key ERM stakeholders. Students will learn how to accomplish key ERM activities effectively while preserving and enhancing key internal relationships.

The course provides a deep dive into how enterprise risk functions operate within organizations, blending theoretical frameworks with practical, real-world applications. Topics include individual and organizational psychology, risk culture, organizational structure and governance, and the dynamics of managing risk in complex institutions. Through case studies and class discussions, students explore the behavioral and structural dimensions that shape ERM practices.


This elective is open only to students within the ERM program. This course (MSRO) is analogous to Managing Human Behavior in the Organization (MHBO), but customized for an ERM role. As a result, ERM students may not register for MHBO and those that have already taken MHBO may not register for MSRO.

• Department: Enterprise Risk Management
• R 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
• 3 points

FINANCIAL SEC ANALYSIS AND PORTFOLIO MGT

FIN SEC ANALYSIS AND PORT

Financial securities analysis and portfolio management is the study of analyzing information to evaluate financial securities and design investment strategies. Studying the subject can provide a foundation for students entering the fields of investment analysis or portfolio management. This course provides an intensive introduction to major topics in investments. Part I of the course lays the theoretical foundation by introducing the Portfolio Theory and Equilibrium Asset Pricing models. Part II covers the valuation models and analysis of major asset classes: equity, fixed-income, and derivatives. Topics include bond valuation and interest rate models, equity valuation and financial statement analysis, options valuation, other derivatives, and risk management. Part III of the course focuses on the practice of active portfolio management.

• Department: Applied Analytics
• W 8:10 p.m.-10 p.m.
• T 8:10 p.m.-10 p.m.
• None None-None
• Instructor: Lei Yu
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• Instructor: Alexandr Belyakov
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• 3 points

TOOLS FOR RISK MANAGEMENT

Tools for Risk Management examines how risk technology platforms assess risks. These platforms gather, store, and analyze data; and transform that data to actionable information. This course explores how the platforms are implemented, customized, and evaluated. Topics include business requirements specification, data modeling, risk analytics and reporting, systems integration, regulatory issues, visualization, and change processes. Hands-on exercises using selected vendor tools will give students the opportunity to see what these tools can offer.

• Department: Enterprise Risk Management
• R 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
• M 8:10 p.m.-10 p.m.
• Instructor: Barney Baldwin
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• Instructor: Viktor Ziskin
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• 3 points

MODEL RISK MANAGEMENT

Given the ever growing reliance on models, Model risk affects financial institutions at almost every level of their organization including pricing, risk, finance, and marketing. Model risk management (MRM) is now one of the primary focuses of operational risk management at modern financial institutions. In this class, the ERM skill sets of risk identification, risk quantification, and risk decision making are applied to the kinds of models seen in large, complex financial institutions. Through readings, lecture, assignments, and in-class discussions, students learn the principles and concepts that a robust MRM function uses to manage model risk.

• Department: Enterprise Risk Management
• R 8:10 p.m.-10 p.m.
• Instructor: Peter L Russo
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• 3 points

ERM MODELING

Equips students with the basics of risk measurement and simulation using a hands-on approach to ERM modeling. Using industry-standard simulation software, students build systems of risk drivers for finance and insurance companies. Topics include risk correlations, VaR and TVaR, capital modeling, capital allocation, and parameter, process, and model Risk. Students acquire both quantitative experience building models and qualitative appreciation for model weaknesses.

• Department: Enterprise Risk Management
• M 8:10 p.m.-10 p.m.
• W 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
• Instructor: Julian Horky
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• Instructor: Tom Passante
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• 3 points

SPORTS SPONSORSHIP & SALES

• Department: Sports Management
• M 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
• Instructor: Michael Neuman
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• 3 points

MACHINE LEARNING FOR RISK MANAGEMENT

The exponentially increasing availability of data and the rapid development of information technology and computing power have inevitably made Machine Learning part of the risk manager’s toolkit. But, what are these tools? This class provides the driving intuitions for machine learning. Students will see how many of the algorithms are extensions of what we already do with our human minds. These algorithms include regularized regression, cluster analysis, naive bayes, apriori algorithm, decision trees, random forests, and boosted ensembles.

Through practical and real-life applications of ML to Risk Management, students will learn to identify the best technique to apply to a particular risk management problem, from credit risk measurement, fraud detection, portfolio selection to climate change, and ESG applications.

• Department: Enterprise Risk Management
• M 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
• 3 points

Oral History & Justice: Memory, Power, a

OH and Justice

This course will explore the ethics and politics of using oral history methods for documenting injustice, oppression, and human rights issues. The course is open to graduate students of oral history, human rights, journalism, and related fields; no prior experience with oral history interviewing is required. Oral history can be a powerful means of documenting oppression, human rights abuses, and crisis “from the bottom up” and facilitating the understanding and possible transformation of conditions of injustice. It can open the space for people and narratives that have been marginalized to challenge official narratives and complicate narrow accounts of injustice and crisis. The course will first explore what is distinct about oral history as a response to harm or injustice, comparing it to more familiar forms of testimony and narrative used within the realm of human rights, social justice organizations and courts of law. With its commitment to life narrative interviews and archival preservation, oral history situates injustice within the broader context of a life, a historical trajectory, and a political and cultural setting. Weaving together conceptual and practical approaches, we will examine different potential goals of oral history, such as documenting the experiences of people who have been marginalized; seeking justice; fostering dialogue and healing; and/or supporting activism and advocacy. The course covers interviewing skills and project planning specifically for oral history projects about injustice and human rights, and explores various dimensions of how power, politics, and ethics come into play — how politics and power shape the way a narrative is heard; the challenges of realizing ideals of collaboration and shared authority amid uneven power dynamics; contending with the effects of trauma on both narrators and interviewers; and critical considerations for projects produced with activist and advocacy aims. We will explore how oral history can work alongside other forms of memory and witnessing that go beyond words, such as activism, film, and memorials.

• Department: Oral History
• M 2:10 p.m.-4 p.m.
• Instructor: Suchitra Vijayan
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• 4 points

SYSTEMIC RISK

A study of financial, economic, and engineering disasters from a common systems engineering perspective, to better understand and model risk in complex process systems. Course topics will introduce process systems engineering concepts and tools such as digraphs, fault trees, probabilistic risk assessment, HAZOP, FMEA, etc., for modeling enterprise-wide risk. We will develop risk models and analyze them for real-life inspired examples and case studies. Several disaster case studies will also be discussed.

• Department: Enterprise Risk Management
• F 10:10 a.m.-noon
• Instructor: Venkat Venkatasubramanian
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• 3 points

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE OF THINGS

AI OF THINGS

Over the past decade, the Internet of Things (IoT) has transformed industries by enabling real-time data collection, analysis, and automated control through interconnected devices. Advancements in networking, cloud computing, and robotics have expedited IoT adoption, impacting a wide range of fields from home safety and industrial automation to healthcare and autonomous driving. Additionally, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) led to the emergence of the Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT), which combines IoT connectivity with AI-driven decision-making to enhance smart systems.

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of IoT technologies and their integration with AI and robotic systems. Students will explore IoT architecture, key components, and communication protocols while gaining hands-on experience with IoT platforms, sensors, and data acquisition devices. The curriculum emphasizes practical AIoT applications for real-time decision-making in manufacturing, public safety, smart cities, healthcare, etc., and addresses the ethical considerations of these technologies.

• Department: Applied Analytics
• R 8:10 p.m.-10 p.m.
• None None-None
• Instructor: Javid B Huseynov
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• 3 points

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RISK MANAGEMENT

IT RISK MANAGEMENT

Students will learn how to better identify and manage a wide range of IT risks as well as better inform IT investment decisions that support the business strategy. Students will develop an instinct for where to look for technological risks, and how IT risks may be contributing factors toward key business risks. This course includes a review of IT risks, including those related to governance, general controls, compliance, cybersecurity, data privacy, and project management. Students will learn how to use a risk-based approach to identify and mitigate cybersecurity and privacy related risks and vulnerabilities. No prior experience or technical skills required to successfully complete this course.

• Department: Enterprise Risk Management
• T 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
• M 8:10 p.m.-10 p.m.
• T 8:10 p.m.-10 p.m.
• R 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
• Instructor: Shahryar Shaghaghi
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• Instructor: Mike Wilkes
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• Instructor: Thomas Kartanowics
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• 3 points

CYBERSECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT

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• Department: Enterprise Risk Management
• W 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
• Instructor: Corey Hirsch
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• 3 points

THIRD-PARTY RISK MANAGEMENT

As organizations increasingly rely on external vendors and service providers, managing third-party risks becomes paramount to ensure operational resilience, regulatory compliance, and strategic success. Challenges include:


The evolving nature of technology risks.

The impact of geopolitical tensions.

The lessons learned from disruptive events like pandemics.


By offering a comprehensive curriculum covering everything from the basics of vendor management to advanced predictive TPRM models and emphasizing regulatory requirements specific to the financial services sector, the course equips professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the intricate web of third-party relationships. 
Students taking this course are prohibited from taking Supply Chain Risk Management for Non-Financials (ERMC PS5585) at any time. Contact your advisor for more information.

• Department: Enterprise Risk Management
• R 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
• Instructor: Rod Aday
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• 3 points

ANALYTICS FOR CYBERSECURITY MANAGEMENT

ANALYTICS FR CYBERSECURIT

This course is designed to immerse students in the intersection of cybersecurity and data analytics. The course explores how modern data-driven approaches are revolutionizing the way organizations detect and manage cyber threats. Students will engage deeply with core cybersecurity concepts, such as network security, vulnerability management, and threat intelligence, while also learning to leverage cutting-edge data analytics and artificial intelligence to solve real-world security problems. Through hands-on exercises, coding assignments, and case studies, students will gain practical skills in analyzing logs and telemetries, building detection systems, and applying machine learning to security operations.

• Department: Applied Analytics
• M 8:10 a.m.-10 a.m.
• Instructor: Muhammed Bulut
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• 3 points

DIGITAL SPORTS MEDIA & MARKETING

• Department: Sports Management
• W 4:10 p.m.-6 p.m.
• Instructor: Tom Richardson
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• 3 points

SUPPLY CHAIN RISK MANAGEMENT FOR NON-FIN

SUPPLY CHAIN RM FOR NON-F

The Pandemic made us all aware of the fragility of supply chains and how significant the consequences of failure of our supply chains can be. It is paramount to note that global and local economies can break down, and scarcity of essential resources can foment wars. Risk professionals must know what best practices bring security to supply chains and related companies, governments, and other institutions. 
Students taking this course are prohibited from taking Third-Party Risk Management (ERMC PS5575) at any time. Contact your advisor for more information.

• Department: Enterprise Risk Management
• R 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
• Instructor: Dan Cahill
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• 3 points

STRATEGY AND ANALYTICS

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• Department: Applied Analytics
• W 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
• M 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
• T 8:10 p.m.-10 p.m.
• F 2:10 p.m.-4 p.m.
• Instructor: Ron Papka
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• Instructor: Arunava Bhattacharyya
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• Instructor: Ranjit Kumble
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• Instructor: Peter Went
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• 3 points