This course introduces students to the principles and practice of analytics. The course emphasizes software tools used in the field of data science and covers topics such as data exploration and imputation, linear modeling, time series forecasting, customer segmentation, multivariate techniques and predictive modeling. Prereq: DATA 800.

The course introduces students to various analytics applications including web analytics, Data Mining, Simulation and Text Mining. Students learn these techniques through hands-on case studies from various industries. Prereq: DATA 800.

Combines theory and practical information for students to learn traditional and contemporary organizational and leadership theories and apply them to their experience in organizations particularly non-profit institutions, non-governmental organizations. The course will focus on personal and inter-personal development such as self-awareness, stress and problem solving, interpersonal skills such as supportive communication, power and influence, motivation and conflict management: group skills such as delegation and team building; and leadership. Permission required.

Leadership and Development emphasizes issues relevant to managing organizations in diverse cultural, socio-economic and political settings. Topics on board governance, resource development, organizational options and communication skills such as marketing, public relations, organizing and conducting meetings will be explored. Permission required.