MASTER'S THESIS
This course fulfills the Masters Thesis requirement of the QMSS MA Program. It is designed to help you make consistent progress on your master’s thesis throughout the semester, as well as to provide structure during the writing process. The master’s thesis, upon completion, should answer a fundamental research question in the subject matter of your choice. It should be an academic paper based on data that you can acquire, clean, and analyze within a single semester, with an emphasis on clarity and policy relevance.
- Department: Quantitative Methods/Social Sciences
- T 2:10 p.m.-4 p.m.
- 3-4 points
Professional Development Requirement
Zero Credit Enrichment
PDR is designed to expose incoming students to the program’s professional development and improvement offerings and provide you with industry and career experiences that will complement your work in the classroom, enhance and enrich your experience in the program and prepare you for your next career steps in the sports industry.
The PDR requirements have been divided into 2 categories: Core and Elective.
Each incoming
full-time
student will need to attend/complete a minimum of 40 hours of PDR events in order to graduate, including a minimum of 20 Core hours.
Each incoming
part-time
student will need to attend/complete a minimum of 20 hours of PDR events in order to graduate, including a minimum of 10 Core hours.
You will fulfill the PDR requirements by participating in and attending events such as:
project-based educational work
networking events
career coaching and advising
industry discussions and information sessions and workshops
- Department: Sports Management
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Jennifer Dick
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CAPSTONE WORKSHOP IN SUSTAINABLE SCIENCE
Students study the sustainability science behind a particular sustainability problem, collect and analyze data using scientific tools, and make recommendations for solving the problem. The capstone course is a client-based workshop that will integrate each element of the curriculum into an applied project, giving students hands-on experience.
- Department: Sustainability Science
- T 6:10 p.m.-8 p.m.
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Beizhan Yan
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GRADUATE SPECIAL TOPIC
Trends in Genomics
Current topics in biomedical engineering. Subject matter will vary by year.
- Department: Biomedical Engineering
- F 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
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Sanja Vickovic
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THE TEACHING OF MATHEMATICS
A seminar required of all incoming graduate students, designed to instill effective teaching techniques.
- Department: Mathematics
- R 2:40 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
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George Dragomir
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Leadership in Action
MIA & MPA Leadership and Management I Core.
Leadership in Action
integrates strategic leadership frameworks, real-world case studies, and an immersive multi-week simulation to build students’ capacity to lead in complex, high-stakes environments. Through a sequence of applied exercises, ranging from team formation and innovation design to crisis response, students will develop critical skills in decision-making, influence, and organizational change. The course emphasizes adaptive leadership, cross-sector collaboration, and ethical judgment, equipping students to lead effectively under conditions of uncertainty and pressure.
- Department: International and Public Affairs
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Gary Bagley
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William B Eimicke
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Leadership in Action
MIA & MPA Leadership and Management I Core.
Leadership in Action
integrates strategic leadership frameworks, real-world case studies, and an immersive multi-week simulation to build students’ capacity to lead in complex, high-stakes environments. Through a sequence of applied exercises, ranging from team formation and innovation design to crisis response, students will develop critical skills in decision-making, influence, and organizational change. The course emphasizes adaptive leadership, cross-sector collaboration, and ethical judgment, equipping students to lead effectively under conditions of uncertainty and pressure.
- Department: International and Public Affairs
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William B Eimicke
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Instructor:
Teemu Alexander Puutio
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Leadership in Action
MIA & MPA Leadership and Management I Core.
Leadership in Action
integrates strategic leadership frameworks, real-world case studies, and an immersive multi-week simulation to build students’ capacity to lead in complex, high-stakes environments. Through a sequence of applied exercises, ranging from team formation and innovation design to crisis response, students will develop critical skills in decision-making, influence, and organizational change. The course emphasizes adaptive leadership, cross-sector collaboration, and ethical judgment, equipping students to lead effectively under conditions of uncertainty and pressure.
- Department: International and Public Affairs
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Teemu Alexander Puutio
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Kirsti Samuels
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Financial Accounting
- Department: Accounting (ACCT)
- TR 10:50 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
- F 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- TR 10:50 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
- TR 2:20 p.m.-3:50 p.m.
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Instructor:
Yao Liu
h-index: 3 Info - 3 points
PROJECTS-BIOMEDICAL INFORMATCS
Research in medical informatics under the direction of a faculty adviser.
- Department: Biomedical Informatics
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Noemie Elhadad
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Chunhua Weng
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Harris Wang
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Andrea Califano
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Dennis Vitkup
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Raul Rabadan
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Matthew McDermott
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George M Hripcsak
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Pierre Elias
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Herbert S Jr Chase
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Olena Mamykina
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Yufeng Shen
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Nicholas Tatonetti
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Karthik Natarajan
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Gamze Gursoy
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Sarah A Rossetti
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Bianca Dumitrascu
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PROJECTS-BIOMEDICAL INFORMATCS
Research in medical informatics under the direction of a faculty adviser.
- Department: Biomedical Informatics
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Soojin Park
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Tarjinder Singh
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Mohammed Alquraishi
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Tal Korem
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Shalmali Joshi
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Orson Xu
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EARTH SCIENCE COLLOQUIUM
Current topics in the Earth sciences.
- Department: Earth and Environmental Sciences
- F 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
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Instructor:
Kaleigh B Matthews
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Intro Social Data Analysis II
Corequisites: SOCI G4076 This course examines quantitative methods used in sociology. Students will need to have completed SOCI GR4074 before enrolling. The approach taken in this class is highly applied with an emphasis on developing practical skills for data analysis. We begin with a focus on linear models, discussing the regression model as a tool for data description and causal analysis. We then introduce generalized linear models and conclude by reviewing some special applied including weighting and missing data. Data analysis for the course will be conducted in Stata which is available for download from the department of Sociology.
- Department: Sociology
- M 4:10 p.m.-6 p.m.
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Instructor:
Gerard Torrats-Espinosa
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Theory & Practice of Second Language Tea
Theory& Practice Lang Tea
This graduate seminar serves as an introduction to second language (SL) teaching for in-service instructors of language, and language and content courses. It highlights pedagogical principles, methodological strategies, and practical activities that are critical for new instructors teaching SL courses at the university level for the first time at Columbia University.
Students consider major theoretical constructs (culture, language, mind, metaphor, communication, context) and contemporary teaching approaches in the field of instructed second language acquisition (concept-based teaching, communicative language teaching, literacy-oriented approaches, task-project based learning). They will also engage with basic teaching techniques (lesson planning, use of the target language, technology integration, task design, grammar teaching, utilization of written and oral authentic materials in the classroom), reflective teaching practices (teachers as learners of teaching, dynamics of classroom communication, the role of teachers’ beliefs about pedagogical practices), and the design of testing and assessment measures (contextualized test design, portfolios, and grading criteria).
The main goal of the course is to connect critical pedagogy as well as sociocultural and cognitive theories with classroom practice through guest workshops, collaborative discussion, online forums, lesson plan design, observation of SL classrooms, peer feedback, and portfolio development.
- Department: Latin American and Iberian Cultures
- F 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
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Francisca Aguilo Mora
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METHODS III: RESEARCH METHODS
- Department: Biomedical Informatics
- TR 10:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
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Instructor:
Olena Mamykina
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COMP MODELING-PHYSIOL SYSTEMS
Advanced computational modeling and quantitative analysis of selected physiological systems from molecules to organs. Selected systems are analyzed in depth with an emphasis on modeling methods and quantitative analysis. Topics may include cell signaling, molecular transport, excitable membranes, respiratory physiology, nerve transmission, circulatory control, auditory signal processing, muscle physiology, data collection and analysis.
- Department: Biomedical Engineering
- M 4:10 p.m.-6:40 p.m.
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People Management and Building Organizat
People Management & Org C
MIA & MPA Leadership and Management II Core.
This course explores key themes in people management and organizational culture, equipping students with skills to lead diverse teams and build resilient, high-performing workplaces. Through case studies, simulations, and applied exercises, students will examine talent strategy, performance management, inclusive leadership, and organizational design. The course emphasizes practical tools for navigating complex challenges such as incentive structures, conflict resolution, and talent retention in dynamic global environments.
- Department: International and Public Affairs
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Teemu Alexander Puutio
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BIOMEDICAL INNOVATION I
BIOMEDICAL DESIGN I
Project-based design experience for graduate students. Elements of design process, including need identification, concept generation, concept selection, and implementation. Development of design prototype and introduction to entrepreneurship and implementation strategies. Real-world training in biomedical design and innovation.
- Department: Biomedical Engineering
- MW 2:10 p.m.-4 p.m.
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Instructor:
Megan Heenan
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Effective Management in the Public Servi
Management in Public Serv
MIA & MPA Leadership and Management II Core.
This course introduces students to the field of public management, focusing on the tools and strategies managers use to influence organizational behavior and deliver public services. Through lectures, case studies, discussions, and group projects, students will explore management practices in government and in nonprofit and private organizations that partner with the public sector. The course draws on examples from New York City and U.S. agencies, as well as comparative cases from Asia, Latin America, and Europe. A lab section deepens engagement with course materials and features guest speakers from across sectors.
- Department: International and Public Affairs
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Instructor:
William B Eimicke
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LAB-TO-MARKET
Introduction to and application of commercialization of biomedical innovations. Topics include needs clarification, stakeholder analysis, market analysis, value proposition, business models, intellectual property, regulatory, and reimbursement. Development of path-to-market strategy and pitch techniques.
- Department: Biomedical Engineering
- T 4:10 p.m.-7:25 p.m.
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Megan Heenan
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ANALYSIS OF CHANGE
Prerequisites: graduate course in ANOVA, General Linear Model or the instructors permission. A survey course in statistical methods for the analysis of repeated measures data, including data from experimental and nonexperimental studies. Surveys classical (e.g. MANOVA) and modern methods (e.g. Multilevel Models) for both continuous and categorical outcomes.
- Department: Psychology
- MW 10:10 a.m.-noon
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Instructor:
Niall Bolger
CULPA: 4 h-index: 55 Info - 4 points
Crisis Leadership and Adaptive Managemen
Crisis Leadership & Mgmt
MIA & MPA Leadership and Management II Core.
This course equips students with the skills, strategies, and resilience necessary to lead effectively during extreme events and complex crises. Drawing on case studies, personal narratives, and interactive exercises, the course examines how crises —ranging from natural disasters and terrorist attacks to cyber incidents and pandemics —require adaptive management and decisive leadership under intense pressure. Students will examine the multiple forces that shape crisis response, including social, cognitive, operational, and political dynamics. The course provides a framework for assessing risk, coordinating cross-sector efforts, developing crisis communication strategies, and fostering innovation in fast-evolving situations.
- Department: International and Public Affairs
- 1.5 points
MESAAS RESEARCH COLLOQUIUM
This course provides a structured setting for stand-alone M.A. students in their final year and Ph.D. students in their second and third years to develop their research trajectories in a way that complements normal coursework. The seminar meets approximately biweekly and focuses on topics such as research methodology; project design; literature review, including bibliographies and citation practices; grant writing. Required for MESAAS graduate students in their second and third year.
- Department: Middle Eastern, South Asian and African Studies
- R 4:10 p.m.-6 p.m.
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Alison Vacca
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Crisis Communications
MIA & MPA Leadership and Management II Core.
This course blends crisis communication theory, case studies, and immersive simulations to prepare students for high-stakes communications challenges in the public and nonprofit sectors. Students will develop strategic judgment and tactical skills necessary to lead during crises while practicing rapid-response communication under pressure.
Topics include defining and diagnosing crises, designing messaging strategies, working with the media, coordinating across agencies, and maintaining public trust. The course also explores the role of tone and humor, legal considerations, and the dynamics of internal and external communication during emergencies.
Students will engage in hands-on simulations replicating real-world crises, such as natural disasters, viral incidents, and organizational failures. Through weekly assignments and scenario-based exercises, students will gain experience developing crisis memos, talking points, and live-response strategies.
- Department: International and Public Affairs
- 1.5 points
Persuasion and Applied Negotiation Skill
Persuasion & Negotiation
MIA & MPA Leadership and Management II Core.
This course is an interactive, practice-focused experience designed to equip students with skills and confidence in negotiation and persuasion across public and private sector contexts. Drawing on negotiation psychology, best practices, and evidence-based approaches, the course will develop students’ ability to navigate complex interpersonal and multilateral dynamics.
Through simulations, roleplays, and real-world case studies, students will learn to apply integrative and distributive negotiation methods, build strong positions and alternatives, and manage collective bargaining, mediation, arbitration, and asymmetric power dynamics.
Course topics include negotiation theory, stakeholder analysis, multilateral and cross-cultural negotiation, and solution-driven communication. Students will develop the ability to assess power dynamics, leverage personal strengths, and contribute effectively in multi-stakeholder settings.
- Department: International and Public Affairs
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Instructor:
Teemu Alexander Puutio
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Material Culture and Classics
In this course, we will explore the material and visual culture of the Mediterranean lands and beyond, that is Greece, Italy, Spain, North Africa, Asia Minor, Ancient Near East etc. Of course, facing the immensity of the topic and the bibliography we will be necessarily selective and experimental. We will alternate between reading ancient classical sources, secondary treatments, theoretical and conceptual readings, excavation reports, archaeological guides, and actual artifacts and images. The goal is to familiarize Classics students with trends in the study of material culture and to apply interdisciplinarity in research. We will aim to hold every other session in a museum in the New York region (Metropolitan Museum, Brooklyn museum, etc). The selection of artifacts below is chose to complement and complicate the readings, but other choices are perfectly possible according to student interests and the evolution of our discussions.
- Department: Classics
- M 10:10 a.m.-noon
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Paraskevi Martzavou
CULPA: 2 Info - 3 points
Managing Communications
MIA & MPA Leadership and Management II Core.
This course trains students to become effective spokespersons and communications directors in any sector—government, nonprofit, or private enterprise. The class focuses on developing practical skills and insight into the extensive role of communications in achieving organizational goals.
Students will assume the role of a communications executive for a real organization of their choice for the duration of the course. Assignments will be framed from this perspective, including developing a public relations strategy, drafting executive communications, preparing weekly media reports, and planning crisis responses.
- Department: International and Public Affairs
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Hagar Hajjar Chemali
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EFFECTIVE PARTNERSHIP STRATEGIES FOR HUM
PARTNERSHIP FOR HCM SOLUT
- Department: Human Capital Management
- T 4:10 p.m.-6 p.m.
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Steven I Safier
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ASTROPHYSICS I
Prerequisites: a strong undergraduate background in E-M and classical mechanics. Qualified undergraduates may be admitted with the instructors permission. The basic physics of high energy astrophysical phenomena. Protostars, equations of stellar structure; radiative transfer theory; stellar nucleosynthesis; radiative emission processes; equations of state and cooling theory for neutron stars and white dwarfs, Oppenheimer-Volkoff equation; Chandrasekhar limit; shocks and fluids; accretion theory for both disks and hard surfaces; black hole orbits and light bending.
- Department: Physics
- MW 11:40 a.m.-12:55 p.m.
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Charles J Hailey
CULPA: 42 Wikipedia Info - 3 points
Strategic Management of Nonprofit Organi
Strategic Mgmt-Nonprofit
MIA & MPA Leadership and Management II Core.
This course explores how core functional areas, such as governance, finance, talent strategy, communications, and accountability, interconnect to support a nonprofit organization’s mission and strategic goals. Students will examine key management practices in nonprofit settings, emphasizing mission alignment, ethical fundraising, board effectiveness, and impact measurement. Through applied learning, the course equips students with the skills to assess organizational performance, design inclusive cultures, and develop strategic approaches to growth and sustainability.
- Department: International and Public Affairs
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Gary Bagley
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Decisions and Behavior
MIA & MPA Leadership and Management II Core.
This course introduces students to the field of behavioral economics and the study of individual decision-making. Students will examine how behavior often departs from standard rational models and consider the implications for public policy and management. The course begins with the economic concept of rationality, then proceeds to evidence on systematic deviations, including impatience, framing, reference dependence, and social preferences. Class meetings will incorporate in-class experiments, discussions, and analyses of empirical research. The course concludes with applications to policy design and organizational practices. Students will prepare presentations, participate in recitations, and either develop a policy proposal or complete a final exam to demonstrate their understanding of behavioral approaches to decision-making.
- Department: International and Public Affairs
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Instructor:
Michael Ting
CULPA: 4 Info - 1.5 points
Sustainability Management
MIA & MPA Leadership and Management II Core.
Sustainability management matters because we only have one planet, and we must learn how to manage our organizations in a way that ensures that our planet is maintained. The course is designed to introduce you to the field of sustainability management. This is not an academic course that reviews the literature of the field and discusses how scholars think about the management of organizations that are environmentally sound. It is a practical, professional course organized around the core concepts of management and the core concepts of sustainability. The course will have a specific emphasis on urban sustainability as the planet’s urban population continues to expand.
- Department: International and Public Affairs
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Instructor:
Steven Cohen
CULPA: 1 Wikipedia h-index: 21 Info - 1.5 points
Sustainability Management
MIA & MPA Leadership and Management II Core.
Sustainability management matters because we only have one planet, and we must learn how to manage our organizations in a way that ensures that our planet is maintained. The course is designed to introduce you to the field of sustainability management. This is not an academic course that reviews the literature of the field and discusses how scholars think about the management of organizations that are environmentally sound. It is a practical, professional course organized around the core concepts of management and the core concepts of sustainability. The course will have a specific emphasis on urban sustainability as the planet’s urban population continues to expand.
- Department: International and Public Affairs
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Steven Cohen
CULPA: 1 Wikipedia h-index: 21 Info - 1.5 points
Managing Yourself as a Leader: Skills an
MIA & MPA Leadership and Management II Core.
This experiential course focuses on the self-management and interpersonal skills essential for effective leadership in high-pressure, high-stakes situations. Through role-plays, structured exercises, video analysis, and Leadership Labs, students will develop greater self-awareness, communication agility, and emotional resilience. Emphasizing the analysis of leadership failure as a learning tool, the course uses individual student cases to explore how personal patterns and behaviors impact leadership effectiveness. Active participation and small group work are central to this hands-on, practice-based learning environment.
- Department: International and Public Affairs
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Kirsti Samuels
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COLONIALISM
- Department: Middle Eastern, South Asian and African Studies
- M 4:10 p.m.-6 p.m.
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Timothy Mitchell
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FRONTIERS OF COND MATTER PHYS
- Department: Physics
- F 2:40 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
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Yasutomo Uemura
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Medieval & Renaissance Philology
MedRen Philology
MRST Language independent study. Students should meet with the Program Director before registering for this course.
- Department: Medieval and Renaissance Studies
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Susan Boynton
CULPA: 18 Info - 3 points
NATL IN MID EAST AS IDEA/PRAC
Intends to familiarize students with the most recent theories dealing with nationalism from a variety of angles and perspectives.
- Department: Middle Eastern, South Asian and African Studies
- T 4:10 p.m.-6 p.m.
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Joseph A Massad
CULPA: 23 Wikipedia Info - 4 points
POLITICAL ECOLOGY AND THE CLIMATE CRISIS
POLITICAL ECOLOGY & CLIMA
- Department: Architecture, Planning and Preservation
- M 3 p.m.-5 p.m.
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Hugo Sarmiento
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CLIMATE CHANGE LAW
This is a Law School course. For more detailed course information, please go to the Law School Curriculum Guide at: http://www.law.columbia.edu/courses/search
- Department: Law
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Michael Gerrard
CULPA: 2 Wikipedia Info - 3 points
QUANTUM MECHANICS II
Prerequisites: PHYS W4021-W4022, or their equivalents. Applications to atoms and molecules, including Thomas-Fermi and Hartree-Fock atoms; interaction of radiation with matter; collision theory; second quantization.
- Department: Physics
- MW 8:40 a.m.-9:55 a.m.
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Norman H Christ
CULPA: 34 Wikipedia Info - 4.5 points
Cost Benefit Analysis
This course introduces students to the principles and practice of cost-benefit analysis for evaluating policies and projects. Emphasizing practical skills over theoretical complexity, students will learn to apply key tools, including valuation methods, discounting, sensitivity analysis, and Excel-based modeling. The first half of the course focuses on the economic and methodological foundations; the second half applies these tools to real-world case studies in various sectors, including transportation, health, education, energy, and security. The course culminates in a major project requiring students to conduct and present an independent cost-benefit analysis on a topic of their choice.
Pre-req: EMPA IA8213 - Microeconomics or equivalent.
Familiarity with Excel is strongly recommended.
- Department: EXECUTIVE MPA
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Eva Weissman
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MASTERS PROJECT II
- Department: Journalism
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Aida Alami
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Helen Benedict
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Azmat Khan
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MASTERS PROJECT II
Audio Master's Project II
- Department: Journalism
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Joanne Faryon
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- Department: Journalism
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Josiah N Bates
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Lisa Belkin
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Anthony Depalma
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Sara Ganim Cevallos
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Ari L Goldman
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Judith Matloff
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Lynda Richardson
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