15.025/15.0251, Game Theory | Syllabus
Enhances strategic thinking by identifying structures, selecting strategic moves, exploiting hidden information, and recognizing the limits of rationality.
15.034/15.0341, Metrics for Managers | Syllabus
Focuses on evaluating the quality of evidence supported by data and implementing an empirical toolkit that provides credible answers
for business planning.
15.053, Optimization Methods | Syllabus
Introduces the theory, algorithms, and applications of optimization. Applications to logistics, manufacturing, project management, and
finance.
15.062/15.0621, Data Mining | Syllabus
Introduces data mining and machine learning, methods that assist in recognizing patterns and making intelligent use of massive amounts of data.
15.071/15.0711, The Analytics Edge | Syllabus
Approaches real-world business problems by starting with data to then build models that lead to informed, and thus better, decisions.
15.075J, Statistical Thinking and Data Analysis | Syllabus
Introduces statistical data analysis, including applied probability, hypothesis testing, and visualizing data.
15.0791, Introduction to Applied Probability | Syllabus
Presents probability from the perspective of applied math with applications from economics, finance, marketing, and operations management and research.
15.276, Communicating with Data | Syllabus
Focuses on how to communicate data clearly and effectively in a variety of situations.
15.312, Organizational Processes for Business Analytics | Syllabus
Develops appreciation for organizational dynamics and competence in making sound decisions.
15.761/15.7611, Introduction to Operations Management | Syllabus
Focuses on how to design, analyze and improve core strategic capabilities of a firm, as well as strategies of execution.
15.772J, D-Lab: Supply Chains | Syllabus
Introduces supply chain design and operations with a focus on products destined to improve quality of life in developing countries.
15.780, Stochastic Models in Business Analytics | Syllabus
Core concepts in data-driven stochastic modeling that inform and optimize business decisions under uncertainty.
15.871, Introduction to System Dynamics | Syllabus
Introduces systems thinking and system dynamics modeling applied to strategy, organizational change, and policy design.
15.872, System Dynamics II | Syllabus
Continuation of 15.871. Explains how to use data to formulate and test models to work effectively with executives to implement change.
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Statistics and Data Analysis: 15.034/15.0341, 15.062/15.0621, 15.071/15.0711, 15.075, 15.0791, 15.276
Modeling Tools and Applications: 15.053, 15.071/15.0711, 15.780, 15.871, 15.872
Logistics, Operations, and Supply Chains: 15.025/15.0251, 15.053, 15.312, 15.761
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Sample of potential employers – Boston Consulting Group, McKinsey & Company, Microsoft, General Motors, US Department of Energy, Accenture, Numeric Investors
Sample of potential fields – strategic planning, business analysis, data scientist, business development, project management, portfolio management, research scientist
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