In this class, students will build their foundational toolbox in data science: upon completion, students will be able to use the computer from the command line; practice version control with GIT & GitHub; gain a mastery of programming in Python; data wrangling with Python and perform an exploratory data analysis (EDA) in Python. All learning objectives are achieved through active application of these techniques to real world datasets.

In this class, students will learn foundations of practical machine learning: upon completion, students will be able to understand and apply supervised and unsupervised learning in Python to build predictive models on real world datasets. Techniques covered include (but not limited to): preprocessing, dimensionality reduction, clustering, feature engineering and model evaluation. Models covered include: generalized linear models, tree-based models, bayesian models, support vector machines, and neural networks. All learning objectives are achieved through active application of these techniques to real world datasets.

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.

Studies how project plan inputs are accurately gathered, integrated, documented and managed; the tools and techniques used in project management; and the outputs of a project plan to viable stakeholders. Considers the development of project scope, work breakdown structures, and the importance of quality, risk, and contingency management in planning development projects.