chaseharmon/MIT_Course_Catalog · Datasets at Hugging Face

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15.872	System Dynamics II	Emphasizes tools and methods needed to apply systems thinking and simulation modeling successfully in diverse real-world settings, including supply chains, forecasting, project management, process improvement, service operations, and platform-based businesses, among others. Uses simulation models, management flight simulators, and case studies to deepen the conceptual and modeling skills introduced in 15.871. Through models and case studies of successful applications students develop proficiency in how to use qualitative and quantitative data to formulate and test models, and how to work effectively with senior executives to implement change successfully. Expectations and evaluation criteria differ for students taking half-term graduate version; consult syllabus or instructor for specific details.	true	Spring	Graduate	3-0-3	15.871	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.873	System Dynamics for Business and Policy	Focuses on developing the skills and tools needed to successfully apply systems thinking and simulation modeling in diverse real-world settings, including growth strategy, management of technology, operations, public policy, product development, supply chains, forecasting, project management, process improvement, service operations, and platform-based businesses, among others. Uses simulation models, management flight simulators, and case studies to deepen conceptual and modeling skills beyond what is introduced in 15.871. Exploring case studies of successful applications, students develop proficiency in how to use qualitative and quantitative data to formulate and test models, and how to work effectively with senior executives to successfully implement change. Prepares students for further work in the field. Meets with 15.871 in first half of term when offered concurrently. Students taking 15.871 complete additional assignments.	true	Fall, Spring	Graduate	3-0-6	null	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.8731	System Dynamics: Tools for Solving Complex Problems	Introduction to field of system dynamics. Builds on ideas of control theory to understand dynamics of social, technological and organizational systems. Focuses on developing skills and tools needed to successfully apply systems thinking and simulation modeling in diverse real-world settings, including sustainability, strategy, project management, product development, public policy, healthcare, forecasting, platform-based businesses, and others. Utilizes simulation models, management flight simulators, and case studies to deepen conceptual and modeling skills. Develops proficiency in using qualitative and quantitative data to formulate and test models and how to work effectively with policy makers and executives to successfully implement change. Meets with 15.873 when offered concurrently. Expectations and evaluation criteria may differ for students taking the graduate version; consult syllabus or instructor for specific details.	true	Fall, Spring	Undergraduate	3-0-6	null	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.874[J]	People and the Planet: Environmental Governance and Science	Introduces governance and science aspects of complex environmental problems and approaches to solutions. Introduces quantitative analyses and methodological tools to analyze environmental issues that have human and natural components. Demonstrates concepts through a series of in-depth case studies of environmental governance and science problems. Students develop writing, quantitative modeling, and analytical skills in assessing environmental systems problems and developing solutions. Through experiential activities, such as modeling and policy exercises, students engage with the challenges and possibilities of governance in complex, interacting systems, including biogeophysical processes and societal and stakeholder interactions.	true	Fall	Undergraduate	3-0-6	null	12.387[J], IDS.063[J]	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.876	Lean Operations (New)	Focuses on closing the gaps between traditionally studied and idealized models, frameworks, and approaches and those practiced on factory floors. Addresses operating principles (Little's Law, Kingman's equation, Theory of Constraints), and experience with fundamental tools (5S, Value Stream Mapping) for understanding the actual workspace (genba). Examines the organization of these tools into successful business operating systems such as TPS, Lean Operations, Six Sigma. Features guest speakers from a variety of industries. Techniques can be used by students completing operations-focused internships to significantly impact industry performance. Restricted to Leaders for Global Operations students.	true	Summer	Graduate	2-0-1 [P/D/F]	null	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.878	Sustainable Business Lab	Integrative experience that explores the complex set of circumstances and choices leaders must face in light of uncertain environmental and social consequences. Drawing on academic and practical experiences, students engage in a semester-long project focused on a host organization's sustainability challenge. Peer-to-peer learning accompanies in-class cases, simulations, and role-playing to provide students with practical skills for application in projects and for careers beyond. A shared deep dive into a systemic challenge provides a chance for students across programs to reflect and engage in dialogue about the ethical landscape of business. Through personal reflection and career visioning, students clarify their own personal commitments to leadership and change.	true	Spring	Graduate	3-0-6	None. Coreq: 15.915	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.879	Research Seminar in System Dynamics	Doctoral seminar in system dynamics modeling, with a focus on building advanced modeling and research skills. Topics vary from year to year and may include: classic works in dynamic modeling from various disciplines (e.g., psychology, sociology, behavioral economics) and current research problems and papers; advanced system dynamics models focused on research and practical problems of interest to students; analytic tools and methods for model development, estimation, and analysis (e.g., automating modeling workflow, maximum likelihood, simulated method of moments, dynamical games, dynamic programming); bootcamp for enhancing modeling skills working on multiple problem sets.	true	Fall, Spring	Graduate	3-0-9	15.873 and permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.900	Competitive Strategy	Explores a wide range of strategic problems, focusing particularly on the sources of competitive advantage and the interaction between industry structure and organizational capabilities. Introduces a wide variety of modern strategy frameworks and methodologies. Builds upon and integrates material from core topics, such as economics and organizational processes. Meets with 15.9001 when offered concurrently. Expectations and evaluation criteria differ for students taking graduate version; consult syllabus or instructor for specific details.	true	Fall, Spring	Graduate	3-0-6	null	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.9001	Competitive Strategy	Explores a wide range of strategic problems, focusing particularly on the sources of competitive advantage and the interaction between industry structure and organizational capabilities. Introduces a wide variety of modern strategy frameworks and methodologies. Builds upon and integrates material from core topics, such as economics and organizational processes. Meets with 15.900 when offered concurrently. Expectations and evaluation criteria differ for students taking graduate version; consult syllabus or instructor for specific details.	true	Spring	Undergraduate	3-0-6	null	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.902	Advanced Strategic Management	Focuses on developing skills and applying frameworks for the conduct of competitive and corporate strategy. Develops tools from earlier core subjects, especially those from strategic marketing, organizational processes, innovation-driven advantage, and economics. Emphasis is placed on the role of strategic commitments, social networks, strategic coherence, and adapting to environmental and technological change. Restricted to MIT Sloan Fellows.	true	Spring	Graduate	3-0-3	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.903	Managing the Modern Organization	Focuses on how managers build and manage complex organizations to achieve strategic goals (e.g., competitive advantages for firms). Develops frameworks that build on 15.010 and 15.311, as well as concepts borrowed from game theory. Applies these frameworks to corporate strategy, with an emphasis on modern managerial practices as key drivers of organizational success.	true	Fall, Spring	Graduate	3-0-3	15.010 and 15.311	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.904	Strategy and the CEO	Builds on 15.900 and 15.902 to explore key concepts that have shaped the field of strategic management teaching and strategy consulting over the past several decades. Uses lectures, readings, case studies, and videos to review the evolution of strategy teaching, research, and practice; differences between analytical versus prescriptive tools for strategic thinking and planning; external versus internal influences on financial results; and sources of enduring competitive advantage. Key themes include the role of CEO leadership in strategy formulation and execution, how to view company performance in context, and the role of platform strategies as a tool for competition in the digital age.	true	Spring	Graduate	3-0-3	15.900 or permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.906	Competitive Strategy Boot Camp	Introduces a variety of modern strategy frameworks and methodologies to develop the skills needed to be a successful manager. Cases and readings explore a range of strategic problems, focusing particularly value capture, the sources of competitive advantage and the interaction between industry structure and organizational capabilities. Restricted to Sloan Fellow MBA students.	true	Fall	Graduate	2-0-1 [P/D/F]	15.809	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.910	Innovation Strategy	Establishes a foundation for formulating, analyzing, and executing strategies to develop and commercialize new products and services in technology-intensive industries. Develops and applies rigorous frameworks to examine the interaction between patterns of technological change, market dynamics, and the development of internal firm capabilities. Topics include profiting from innovation, the role of intellectual property, platform strategy, government regulation, and innovation policy. Applies concepts in various industry and case settings with an emphasis on addressing issues most relevant for today's changing economic landscape and fostering innovation for social progress, such as clean energy, environmental management, healthcare, and digitalization.	true	Fall	Graduate	3-0-3	null	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.911	Entrepreneurial Strategy	Teaches an integrated strategy framework for start-ups. Provides a deep understanding of the core strategic choices facing innovation-based entrepreneurs, a synthetic framework for the process of choosing and the implementation of entrepreneurial strategy, and the core challenges and approaches for scaling ventures over time. Highlights the process of how to choose an entrepreneurial strategy, the specific choices that matter, how key choices fit together to form an overall entrepreneurial strategy, and the playbook for particular strategies for startups.	true	Fall	Graduate	6-0-3	null	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.912	Strategic Management of Innovation and Entrepreneurship	Provides a series of strategic frameworks for managing high-technology businesses with a particular focus on innovation and entrepreneurship, especially as it builds upon patterns of technological and market change, prior research on product development and new ventures, and the structure and development of organizational capabilities. Includes case analyses and simulations, as well as independent readings drawn from research in technological innovation, entrepreneurial management, and organizational theory.	true	Spring	Graduate	3-0-3	15.910, 15.911, or permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.913	Strategies for Sustainable Business	Develops a pragmatic, action-oriented approach to sustainability: the alignment between healthy businesses, healthy environments, healthy societies, and an economy that meets human needs. In-class simulations and role-playing provide a robust foundation for understanding sustainability challenges. Cases analyze innovative strategies for sustainable businesses and organizations. Class discussions explore how sustainability is changing existing business models and market structures, how to develop sustainable management practices, and how firms can implement those practices successfully.	true	Spring	Graduate	3-0-3	null	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.914	Competitive Dynamics and Strategy: Winning in Technology Markets	Focuses on competitive strategy in technology-driven markets. Students acquire a portfolio of models of the signature dynamics in these markets and use the models in projects with participating companies to analyze technology markets, formulate competitive strategies, and illuminate the challenges of execution. Addresses issues critical for both established incumbents and new market entrants. Restricted to graduate students.	true	Spring	Graduate	2-0-7	15.872 and (15.369, 15.567, 15.900, or 15.902)	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.915	Business Strategies for a Sustainable Future	Develops a pragmatic, action-oriented approach to sustainability: the alignment between healthy businesses, healthy environments, healthy societies, and an economy that meets human needs. In-class simulations and role-playing provide a robust foundation for understanding sustainability challenges. Cases analyze innovative strategies for sustainable businesses and organizations. Class discussions explore how sustainability is changing existing business models and market structures, how to develop sustainable management practices, and how firms can implement those practices successfully.	true	Spring	Graduate	3-0-6	null	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.928	The Sociology of Strategy	Doctoral seminar in theory building for social scientists interested in economic sociology, organization theory, strategic management, and related fields. Builds skills for developing social scientific theory. Focuses on assessing and developing the relevance of sociological research for key questions in strategy research: what explains the relative performance of firms and the variety of their strategies for achieving performance. Students also develop skills in evaluating academic research in this area. Restricted to doctoral students.	false	Spring	Graduate	3-0-9	15.342	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.929	Identity and Action	Doctoral seminar in theory building for social scientists. Primary goal is to build skills for developing social scientific theory. Secondary goals are to review and integrate a broad array of ideas concerning the foundations of identity and its relation to action, and to suggest how such issues relate to a broader set of questions in the social sciences. Students learn that any account of action is based on ascribing desires, beliefs, and opportunities to specific actors, but such actors cannot be easily explained except as a result of action by prior actors. The focus of this course is around developing this paradox and providing a foundation for resolving it. Restricted to doctoral students.	true	Spring	Graduate	3-0-9	15.342	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.933	Strategic Opportunities in Energy	Introduces the energy system in terms of sources and uses, market characteristics, and key metrics. Provides frameworks for understanding the structure and dynamics of the sector and the drivers of the energy future. Opportunities resulting from demand growth, supply challenges, environmental constraints, security of supply, technology breakthroughs, and regulation are analyzed from the perspectives of both established players and entrepreneurs. Student teams engage in projects that evaluate a segment of the energy landscape and develop a strategic prospectus for a new business opportunity.	true	Fall	Graduate	4-0-2	15.900 or permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.941[J]	Leadership in Real Estate	Designed to help students deepen their understanding of leadership and increase self-awareness. They reflect on their authentic leadership styles and create goals and a learning plan to develop their capabilities. They also participate in activities to strengthen their "leadership presence" - the ability to authentically connect with people's hearts and minds. Students converse with classmates and industry leaders to learn from their insights, experiences, and advice. Limited to 15.	true	Fall	Graduate	3-0-3	null	11.430[J]	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.949	Seminar in Strategy	Opportunity for group study by graduate students on current topics related to strategy.	true	Fall	Graduate	rranged	null	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.C08[J]	Causal Inference	Provides an accessible overview of modern quantitative methods for causal inference: testing whether an action causes an outcome to occur. Makes heavy use of applied, real-data examples using Python or R and drawn from the participating domains (economics, political science, business, public policy, etc.). Covers topics including potential outcomes, causal graphs, randomized controlled trials, observational studies, instrumental variable estimation, and a contrast with machine learning techniques. Seeks to provide an intuitive understanding of the core concepts and techniques to help students produce and consume evidence of causal claims.	true	Spring	Undergraduate	4-0-8	6.3800, 6.3900, 6.C01, 14.32, 17.803, 18.05, 18.650, or permission of instructor	17.C08[J]	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.C57[J]	Optimization Methods (15.093)	Introduction to the methods and applications of optimization. Topics include linear optimization, duality, non-linear optimization, integer optimization, and optimization under uncertainty. Instruction provided in modeling techniques to address problems arising in practice, mathematical theory to understand the structure of optimization problems, computational algorithms to solve complex optimization problems, and practical applications. Covers several examples and in-depth case studies based on real-world data to showcase impactful applications of optimization across management and engineering. Computational exercises based on the Julia-based programming language JuMP. Includes a term project. Basic competency in computational programming and linear algebra recommended. Students taking graduate version complete additional assignments. This subject was previously listed as 15.093/6.7200/IDS.200.	true	Fall	Graduate	4-0-8	18.C06 or permission of instructor	6.C57[J], IDS.C57[J]	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.C571[J]	Optimization Methods (6.7201)	Introduction to the methods and applications of optimization. Topics include linear optimization, duality, non-linear optimization, integer optimization, and optimization under uncertainty. Instruction provided in modeling techniques to address problems arising in practice, mathematical theory to understand the structure of optimization problems, computational algorithms to solve complex optimization problems, and practical applications. Covers several examples and in-depth case studies based on real-world data to showcase impactful applications of optimization across management and engineering. Computational exercises based on the Julia-based programming language JuMP. Includes a term project. Basic competency in computational programming and linear algebra recommended. Students taking graduate version complete additional assignments. This subject was previously listed as 6.7201. One section primarily reserved for Sloan students; check syllabus for details.	true	Fall	Undergraduate	4-0-8	18.C06 or permission of instructor	6.C571[J]	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S01	Special Seminar in Management	Opportunity for group study by graduate students on current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	Fall, Summer	Graduate	rranged	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S02	Special Seminar in Management	Opportunity for group study by graduate students on current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	Spring	Graduate	rranged	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S03	Special Seminar in Management	Opportunity for group study by graduate students on current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	Spring	Graduate	rranged	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S04	Special Seminar in Management	Opportunity for group study by graduate students on current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	Spring	Graduate	rranged	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S05	Special Seminar in Management	Opportunity for group study by graduate students on current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	Fall, Spring, Summer	Graduate	rranged	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S06	Special Seminar in Management	Opportunity for group study by graduate students on current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	Spring	Graduate	rranged	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S07	Special Seminar in Management	Opportunity for group study by graduate students on current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	Spring, Summer	Graduate	rranged	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S08	Special Seminar in Management	Opportunity for group study by graduate students on current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	Fall	Graduate	rranged	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S09	Special Seminar in Management	Opportunity for group study by graduate students on current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	Fall	Graduate	rranged	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S10	Special Seminar in Management	Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum. Consult Department headquarters.	true	Summer	Graduate	rranged	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S11	Special Seminar in Management	Opportunity for group study by graduate students on current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	Spring, Summer	Graduate	rranged	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S10-15.S12	Special Seminar in Management	Opportunity for group study by graduate students on current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	Fall, Spring, Summer	Graduate	rranged	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S13	Special Seminar in Management	Opportunity for group study by graduate students on current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	IAP, Spring	Graduate	rranged	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S14	Special Seminar in Management	Opportunity for group study by graduate students on current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	Spring, Summer	Graduate	rranged	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S15	Special Seminar in Management	Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	Spring, Summer	Graduate	rranged	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S16	Special Seminar in Management	Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	Fall	Graduate	rranged	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S17	Special Seminar in Management	Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	Fall, Spring, Summer	Graduate	rranged	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S18	Special Seminar in Management	Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	Summer	Graduate	rranged	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S19	Special Seminar in Management	Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	Summer	Graduate	rranged	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S20-15.S26	Special Seminar in Management	Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum. Coursework may continue into the following term.	true	IAP, IAP, IAP, Spring, Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer, Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer, Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer	Graduate	rranged	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S30	Special Distance Learning Seminar in Management	Group study through distance learning on current topics related to management.	true	Spring	Graduate	rranged	null	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S31	Special Distance Learning Seminar in Management	Group study through distance learning on current topics related to management.	true	IAP, Summer	Graduate	rranged	null	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S32	Special Distance Learning Seminar in Management	Group study through distance learning on current topics related to management.	true	IAP, Summer	Graduate	rranged	null	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S33	Special Distance Learning Seminar in Management	Group study through distance learning on current topics related to management.	true	Summer	Graduate	rranged	null	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S35-15.S38	Special Distance Learning Seminar in Management	Group study through distance learning on current topics related to management.	true	IAP, IAP, Spring, Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer, Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer, Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer	Graduate	rranged [P/D/F]	null	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S40	Special Seminar in Management	Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	IAP	Undergraduate	rranged [P/D/F]	null	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S41	Special Seminar in Management	Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	IAP	Undergraduate	rranged [P/D/F]	null	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S42	Special Seminar in Management	Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	IAP	Undergraduate	rranged	null	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S43	Special Seminar in Management	Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	Fall	Undergraduate	rranged	null	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S44	Special Seminar in Management	Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	Fall	Undergraduate	rranged	null	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S45	Special Seminar in Management	Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	Fall	Undergraduate	rranged	null	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S46	Special Seminar in Management	Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	Fall	Undergraduate	rranged	null	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S47	Special Seminar in Management	Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	Fall, IAP	Undergraduate	rranged	null	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S50	Special Seminar in Management	Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	Fall, IAP	Graduate	rranged [P/D/F]	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S51	Special Seminar in Management	Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	IAP, Summer	Graduate	rranged [P/D/F]	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S52	Special Seminar in Management	Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	IAP	Graduate	rranged [P/D/F]	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S53	Special Seminar in Management	Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	IAP	Graduate	rranged [P/D/F]	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S54	Special Seminar in Management	Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	IAP, Summer	Graduate	rranged [P/D/F]	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S55	Special Seminar in Management	Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	Fall, IAP	Graduate	rranged [P/D/F]	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S56	Special Seminar in Management	Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	IAP	Graduate	rranged [P/D/F]	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S57	Special Seminar in Management	Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	IAP, Summer	Graduate	rranged [P/D/F]	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S58	Special Seminar in Management	Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	IAP, Summer	Graduate	rranged [P/D/F]	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S59	Special Seminar in Management	Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	Spring, Summer	Graduate	rranged [P/D/F]	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S60	Special Seminar in Management	Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	IAP, Summer	Graduate	rranged [P/D/F]	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S61	Special Seminar in Management	Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	IAP, Summer	Graduate	rranged [P/D/F]	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S62	Special Seminar in Management	Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	IAP	Graduate	rranged [P/D/F]	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S63	Special Seminar in Management	Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	IAP, Summer	Graduate	rranged [P/D/F]	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S64	Special Seminar in Management	Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	IAP, Summer	Graduate	rranged [P/D/F]	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S65	Special Seminar in Management	Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	IAP, Spring, Summer	Graduate	rranged [P/D/F]	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S66	Special Seminar in Management	Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	Spring	Graduate	rranged	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S67	Special Seminar in Management	Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	Spring, Summer	Graduate	rranged	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S68	Special Seminar in Management	Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	Fall, Spring	Graduate	rranged	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S69	Special Seminar in Management	Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	Summer	Graduate	rranged	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.S70-15.S75	Special Seminar in Management	Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.	true	IAP, Spring, Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer, Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer, Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer	Graduate	rranged	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.UAR[J]	Climate and Sustainability Undergraduate Advanced Research	Provides instruction in effective research, experiential projects, internships, and externships, including choosing and refining problems, surveying previous work and publications, industry best practices, design for robustness, technical presentation, authorship and collaboration, and ethics. Supporting content includes background and context pertaining to climate change and sustainability, as well as tools for sustainable design. Focus for project work includes research topics relevant to the MIT Climate & Sustainability Consortium (MCSC). Students engage in extensive written and oral communication exercises, in the context of an approved advanced research project. A total of 12 units of credit is awarded for completion of the spring and subsequent fall term offerings. Application required; consult MCSC website for more information.	true	Fall, Spring	Undergraduate	2-0-4	Permission of instructor	1.UAR[J], 3.UAR[J], 5.UAR[J], 11.UAR[J], 12.UAR[J], 22.UAR[J]	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.UR	Undergraduate Research in Management	Participation in the work of a research group which includes such activities as independent study of the literature, direct involvement in the group's research (commensurate with the student's skills and preparation), or project work under an individual faculty member possibly extending over more than one term. Admission by arrangement with individual faculty member. Requires written project report.	true	Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer	Undergraduate	rranged [P/D/F]	null	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.URG	Undergraduate Studies in Management	Participation in the work of a research group which includes such activities as independent study of the literature, direct involvement in the group's research (commensurate with the student's skills and preparation), or project work under an individual faculty member possibly extending over more than one term. Admission by arrangement with individual faculty member. Requires written project report.	true	Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer, Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer, Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer	Graduate	rranged	null	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.EPE	UPOP Engineering Practice Experience	Provides students with skills to prepare for and excel in the world of industry. Emphasizes practical application of career theory and professional development concepts. Introduces students to relevant and timely resources for career development, provides students with tools to embark on a successful internship search, and offers networking opportunities with employers and MIT alumni. Students work in groups, led by industry mentors, to improve their resumes and cover letters, interviewing skills, networking abilities, project management, and ability to give and receive feedback. Objective is for students to be able to adapt and contribute effectively to their future employment organizations. A total of two units of credit is awarded for completion of the fall and subsequent spring term offerings. Application required; consult UPOP website for more information.	true	Fall, IAP, Spring	Undergraduate	0-0-1 [P/D/F]	null	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.950	Independent Study in Management	Advanced work, special investigation or application of a management topic, on an individual basis, under faculty supervision. May include readings, conferences, laboratory and fieldwork, and reports. Projects require prior approval, as well as a written proposal and a final report.	true	Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer	Undergraduate	rranged [P/D/F]	null	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.951	Independent Study in Management	Advanced work, special investigation or application of a management topic, on an individual basis, under faculty supervision. May include readings, conferences, laboratory and fieldwork, and reports. Projects require prior approval, as well as a written proposal and a final report.	true	Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer, Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer	Graduate	rranged	null	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.952	Curricular Practical Training	For Course 15 undergraduate students participating in management curriculum-related off-campus internship experiences. Students must have an employment offer from a company or organization and must find a Sloan faculty advisor before enrolling. Consult Sloan Undergraduate Education Office.	true	Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer	Undergraduate	rranged [P/D/F]	null	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.960	Independent Study in Management	Advanced work, special investigation or application of a management topic, on an individual basis, under faculty supervision. May include readings, conferences, laboratory and fieldwork, and reports. Projects require prior approval, as well as a written proposal and a final report.	true	Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer	Graduate	rranged [P/D/F]	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.961	Independent Study in Management	Advanced work, special investigation or application of a management topic, on an individual basis, under faculty supervision. May include readings, conferences, laboratory and fieldwork, and reports. Projects require prior approval, as well as a written proposal and a final report.	true	Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer	Graduate	rranged	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.998	Independent Group Study in Action Learning	Team-based opportunities for application management tools, under faculty supervision, on dynamic projects that provide a wide array of operational challenges facing organizations around the world. May include travel to on-site locales. Projects require prior approval, as well as a written proposal and a final report.	true	Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer	Graduate	rranged	null	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.999	Internship	Elective subject in which students participate in an off-campus internship experience and apply topics of management and/or culture to their experience. Requirements include a written deliverable. Internship experience must be at least two weeks in length, and students must have a formal offer letter from host employer/organization. Restricted to MIT Sloan students who wish to intern in an area related to their field of study. Additional restrictions may apply.	true	Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer	Graduate	rranged [P/D/F]	null	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
15.THG	Graduate Thesis	Research and writing of thesis; to be arranged by the student with supervising committee.	true	Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer	Graduate	rranged	Permission of instructor	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
16.001	Unified Engineering: Materials and Structures	Presents fundamental principles and methods of materials and structures for aerospace engineering, and engineering analysis and design concepts applied to aerospace systems. Topics include statics; analysis of trusses; analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate systems; stress-strain behavior of materials; analysis of beam bending, buckling, and torsion; material and structural failure, including plasticity, fracture, fatigue, and their physical causes. Experiential lab and aerospace system projects provide additional aerospace context.	true	Fall	Undergraduate	5-1-6	Calculus II (GIR) and Physics I (GIR); Coreq: 16.002 and 18.03	null	false	false	true	False	False	False
16.002	Unified Engineering: Signals and Systems	Presents fundamental principles and methods of signals and systems for aerospace engineering, and engineering analysis and design concepts applied to aerospace systems. Topics include linear and time invariant systems; convolution; Fourier and Laplace transform analysis in continuous and discrete time; modulation, filtering, and sampling; and an introduction to feedback control. Experiential lab and system projects provide additional aerospace context. Labs, projects, and assignments involve the use of software such as MATLAB and/or Python.	true	Fall	Undergraduate	5-1-6	Calculus II (GIR); Coreq: Physics II (GIR), 16.001, and (18.03 or 18.032)	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
16.003	Unified Engineering: Fluid Dynamics	Presents fundamental principles and methods of fluid dynamics for aerospace engineering, and engineering analysis and design concepts applied to aerospace systems. Topics include aircraft and aerodynamic performance, conservation laws for fluid flows, quasi-one-dimensional compressible flows, shock and expansion waves, streamline curvature, potential flow modeling, an introduction to three-dimensional wings and induced drag. Experiential lab and aerospace system projects provide additional aerospace context.	true	Spring	Undergraduate	5-1-6	Calculus II (GIR), Physics II (GIR), and (18.03 or 18.032); Coreq: 16.004	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
16.004	Unified Engineering: Thermodynamics and Propulsion	Presents fundamental principles and methods of thermodynamics for aerospace engineering, and engineering analysis and design concepts applied to aerospace systems. Topics include thermodynamic state of a system, forms of energy, work, heat, the first law of thermodynamics, heat engines, reversible and irreversible processes, entropy and the second law of thermodynamics, ideal and non-ideal cycle analysis, two-phase systems, and introductions to thermochemistry and heat transfer. Experiential lab and aerospace system projects provide additional aerospace context.	true	Spring	Undergraduate	5-1-6	Calculus II (GIR), Physics II (GIR), and (18.03 or 18.032); Coreq: Chemistry (GIR) and 16.003	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
16.06	Principles of Automatic Control	Introduction to design of feedback control systems. Properties and advantages of feedback systems. Time-domain and frequency-domain performance measures. Stability and degree of stability. Root locus method, Nyquist criterion, frequency-domain design, and some state space methods. Strong emphasis on the synthesis of classical controllers. Application to a variety of aerospace systems. Hands-on experiments using simple robotic systems.	true	Spring	Undergraduate	3-1-8	16.002	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
16.07	Dynamics	Fundamentals of Newtonian mechanics. Kinematics, particle dynamics, motion relative to accelerated reference frames, work and energy, impulse and momentum, systems of particles and rigid body dynamics. Applications to aerospace engineering including introductory topics in orbital mechanics, flight dynamics, inertial navigation and attitude dynamics.	true	Fall	Undergraduate	4-0-8	(16.001 or 16.002) and (16.003 or 16.004)	null	false	false	false	False	False	False
16.09	Statistics and Probability	Introduction to statistics and probability with applications to aerospace engineering. Covers essential topics, such as sample space, discrete and continuous random variables, probability distributions, joint and conditional distributions, expectation, transformation of random variables, limit theorems, estimation theory, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, statistical tests, and regression.	true	Fall	Undergraduate	4-0-8	Calculus II (GIR)	null	false	false	false	False	False	False

15.872

System Dynamics II

Emphasizes tools and methods needed to apply systems thinking and simulation modeling successfully in diverse real-world settings, including supply chains, forecasting, project management, process improvement, service operations, and platform-based businesses, among others. Uses simulation models, management flight simulators, and case studies to deepen the conceptual and modeling skills introduced in 15.871. Through models and case studies of successful applications students develop proficiency in how to use qualitative and quantitative data to formulate and test models, and how to work effectively with senior executives to implement change successfully. Expectations and evaluation criteria differ for students taking half-term graduate version; consult syllabus or instructor for specific details.

true

Spring

Graduate

3-0-3

15.871

null

false

False

15.873

System Dynamics for Business and Policy

Focuses on developing the skills and tools needed to successfully apply systems thinking and simulation modeling in diverse real-world settings, including growth strategy, management of technology, operations, public policy, product development, supply chains, forecasting, project management, process improvement, service operations, and platform-based businesses, among others. Uses simulation models, management flight simulators, and case studies to deepen conceptual and modeling skills beyond what is introduced in 15.871. Exploring case studies of successful applications, students develop proficiency in how to use qualitative and quantitative data to formulate and test models, and how to work effectively with senior executives to successfully implement change. Prepares students for further work in the field. Meets with 15.871 in first half of term when offered concurrently. Students taking 15.871 complete additional assignments.

true

Fall, Spring

Graduate

3-0-6

null

false

False

15.8731

System Dynamics: Tools for Solving Complex Problems

Introduction to field of system dynamics. Builds on ideas of control theory to understand dynamics of social, technological and organizational systems. Focuses on developing skills and tools needed to successfully apply systems thinking and simulation modeling in diverse real-world settings, including sustainability, strategy, project management, product development, public policy, healthcare, forecasting, platform-based businesses, and others. Utilizes simulation models, management flight simulators, and case studies to deepen conceptual and modeling skills. Develops proficiency in using qualitative and quantitative data to formulate and test models and how to work effectively with policy makers and executives to successfully implement change. Meets with 15.873 when offered concurrently. Expectations and evaluation criteria may differ for students taking the graduate version; consult syllabus or instructor for specific details.

true

Fall, Spring

Undergraduate

3-0-6

null

false

False

15.874[J]

People and the Planet: Environmental Governance and Science

Introduces governance and science aspects of complex environmental problems and approaches to solutions. Introduces quantitative analyses and methodological tools to analyze environmental issues that have human and natural components. Demonstrates concepts through a series of in-depth case studies of environmental governance and science problems. Students develop writing, quantitative modeling, and analytical skills in assessing environmental systems problems and developing solutions. Through experiential activities, such as modeling and policy exercises, students engage with the challenges and possibilities of governance in complex, interacting systems, including biogeophysical processes and societal and stakeholder interactions.

true

Fall

Undergraduate

3-0-6

null

12.387[J], IDS.063[J]

false

False

15.876

Lean Operations (New)

Focuses on closing the gaps between traditionally studied and idealized models, frameworks, and approaches and those practiced on factory floors. Addresses operating principles (Little's Law, Kingman's equation, Theory of Constraints), and experience with fundamental tools (5S, Value Stream Mapping) for understanding the actual workspace (genba). Examines the organization of these tools into successful business operating systems such as TPS, Lean Operations, Six Sigma. Features guest speakers from a variety of industries. Techniques can be used by students completing operations-focused internships to significantly impact industry performance. Restricted to Leaders for Global Operations students.

true

Summer

Graduate

2-0-1 [P/D/F]

null

false

False

15.878

Sustainable Business Lab

Integrative experience that explores the complex set of circumstances and choices leaders must face in light of uncertain environmental and social consequences. Drawing on academic and practical experiences, students engage in a semester-long project focused on a host organization's sustainability challenge. Peer-to-peer learning accompanies in-class cases, simulations, and role-playing to provide students with practical skills for application in projects and for careers beyond. A shared deep dive into a systemic challenge provides a chance for students across programs to reflect and engage in dialogue about the ethical landscape of business. Through personal reflection and career visioning, students clarify their own personal commitments to leadership and change.

true

Spring

Graduate

3-0-6

None. Coreq: 15.915

null

false

False

15.879

Research Seminar in System Dynamics

Doctoral seminar in system dynamics modeling, with a focus on building advanced modeling and research skills. Topics vary from year to year and may include: classic works in dynamic modeling from various disciplines (e.g., psychology, sociology, behavioral economics) and current research problems and papers; advanced system dynamics models focused on research and practical problems of interest to students; analytic tools and methods for model development, estimation, and analysis (e.g., automating modeling workflow, maximum likelihood, simulated method of moments, dynamical games, dynamic programming); bootcamp for enhancing modeling skills working on multiple problem sets.

true

Fall, Spring

Graduate

3-0-9

15.873 and permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.900

Competitive Strategy

Explores a wide range of strategic problems, focusing particularly on the sources of competitive advantage and the interaction between industry structure and organizational capabilities. Introduces a wide variety of modern strategy frameworks and methodologies. Builds upon and integrates material from core topics, such as economics and organizational processes. Meets with 15.9001 when offered concurrently. Expectations and evaluation criteria differ for students taking graduate version; consult syllabus or instructor for specific details.

true

Fall, Spring

Graduate

3-0-6

null

false

False

15.9001

Competitive Strategy

Explores a wide range of strategic problems, focusing particularly on the sources of competitive advantage and the interaction between industry structure and organizational capabilities. Introduces a wide variety of modern strategy frameworks and methodologies. Builds upon and integrates material from core topics, such as economics and organizational processes. Meets with 15.900 when offered concurrently. Expectations and evaluation criteria differ for students taking graduate version; consult syllabus or instructor for specific details.

true

Spring

Undergraduate

3-0-6

null

false

False

15.902

Advanced Strategic Management

Focuses on developing skills and applying frameworks for the conduct of competitive and corporate strategy. Develops tools from earlier core subjects, especially those from strategic marketing, organizational processes, innovation-driven advantage, and economics. Emphasis is placed on the role of strategic commitments, social networks, strategic coherence, and adapting to environmental and technological change. Restricted to MIT Sloan Fellows.

true

Spring

Graduate

3-0-3

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.903

Managing the Modern Organization

Focuses on how managers build and manage complex organizations to achieve strategic goals (e.g., competitive advantages for firms). Develops frameworks that build on 15.010 and 15.311, as well as concepts borrowed from game theory. Applies these frameworks to corporate strategy, with an emphasis on modern managerial practices as key drivers of organizational success.

true

Fall, Spring

Graduate

3-0-3

15.010 and 15.311

null

false

False

15.904

Strategy and the CEO

Builds on 15.900 and 15.902 to explore key concepts that have shaped the field of strategic management teaching and strategy consulting over the past several decades. Uses lectures, readings, case studies, and videos to review the evolution of strategy teaching, research, and practice; differences between analytical versus prescriptive tools for strategic thinking and planning; external versus internal influences on financial results; and sources of enduring competitive advantage. Key themes include the role of CEO leadership in strategy formulation and execution, how to view company performance in context, and the role of platform strategies as a tool for competition in the digital age.

true

Spring

Graduate

3-0-3

15.900 or permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.906

Competitive Strategy Boot Camp

Introduces a variety of modern strategy frameworks and methodologies to develop the skills needed to be a successful manager. Cases and readings explore a range of strategic problems, focusing particularly value capture, the sources of competitive advantage and the interaction between industry structure and organizational capabilities. Restricted to Sloan Fellow MBA students.

true

Fall

Graduate

2-0-1 [P/D/F]

15.809

null

false

False

15.910

Innovation Strategy

Establishes a foundation for formulating, analyzing, and executing strategies to develop and commercialize new products and services in technology-intensive industries. Develops and applies rigorous frameworks to examine the interaction between patterns of technological change, market dynamics, and the development of internal firm capabilities. Topics include profiting from innovation, the role of intellectual property, platform strategy, government regulation, and innovation policy. Applies concepts in various industry and case settings with an emphasis on addressing issues most relevant for today's changing economic landscape and fostering innovation for social progress, such as clean energy, environmental management, healthcare, and digitalization.

true

Fall

Graduate

3-0-3

null

false

False

15.911

Entrepreneurial Strategy

Teaches an integrated strategy framework for start-ups. Provides a deep understanding of the core strategic choices facing innovation-based entrepreneurs, a synthetic framework for the process of choosing and the implementation of entrepreneurial strategy, and the core challenges and approaches for scaling ventures over time. Highlights the process of how to choose an entrepreneurial strategy, the specific choices that matter, how key choices fit together to form an overall entrepreneurial strategy, and the playbook for particular strategies for startups.

true

Fall

Graduate

6-0-3

null

false

False

15.912

Strategic Management of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Provides a series of strategic frameworks for managing high-technology businesses with a particular focus on innovation and entrepreneurship, especially as it builds upon patterns of technological and market change, prior research on product development and new ventures, and the structure and development of organizational capabilities. Includes case analyses and simulations, as well as independent readings drawn from research in technological innovation, entrepreneurial management, and organizational theory.

true

Spring

Graduate

3-0-3

15.910, 15.911, or permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.913

Strategies for Sustainable Business

Develops a pragmatic, action-oriented approach to sustainability: the alignment between healthy businesses, healthy environments, healthy societies, and an economy that meets human needs. In-class simulations and role-playing provide a robust foundation for understanding sustainability challenges. Cases analyze innovative strategies for sustainable businesses and organizations. Class discussions explore how sustainability is changing existing business models and market structures, how to develop sustainable management practices, and how firms can implement those practices successfully.

true

Spring

Graduate

3-0-3

null

false

False

15.914

Competitive Dynamics and Strategy: Winning in Technology Markets

Focuses on competitive strategy in technology-driven markets. Students acquire a portfolio of models of the signature dynamics in these markets and use the models in projects with participating companies to analyze technology markets, formulate competitive strategies, and illuminate the challenges of execution. Addresses issues critical for both established incumbents and new market entrants. Restricted to graduate students.

true

Spring

Graduate

2-0-7

15.872 and (15.369, 15.567, 15.900, or 15.902)

null

false

False

15.915

Business Strategies for a Sustainable Future

Develops a pragmatic, action-oriented approach to sustainability: the alignment between healthy businesses, healthy environments, healthy societies, and an economy that meets human needs. In-class simulations and role-playing provide a robust foundation for understanding sustainability challenges. Cases analyze innovative strategies for sustainable businesses and organizations. Class discussions explore how sustainability is changing existing business models and market structures, how to develop sustainable management practices, and how firms can implement those practices successfully.

true

Spring

Graduate

3-0-6

null

false

False

15.928

The Sociology of Strategy

Doctoral seminar in theory building for social scientists interested in economic sociology, organization theory, strategic management, and related fields. Builds skills for developing social scientific theory. Focuses on assessing and developing the relevance of sociological research for key questions in strategy research: what explains the relative performance of firms and the variety of their strategies for achieving performance. Students also develop skills in evaluating academic research in this area. Restricted to doctoral students.

false

Spring

Graduate

3-0-9

15.342

null

false

False

15.929

Identity and Action

Doctoral seminar in theory building for social scientists. Primary goal is to build skills for developing social scientific theory. Secondary goals are to review and integrate a broad array of ideas concerning the foundations of identity and its relation to action, and to suggest how such issues relate to a broader set of questions in the social sciences. Students learn that any account of action is based on ascribing desires, beliefs, and opportunities to specific actors, but such actors cannot be easily explained except as a result of action by prior actors. The focus of this course is around developing this paradox and providing a foundation for resolving it. Restricted to doctoral students.

true

Spring

Graduate

3-0-9

15.342

null

false

False

15.933

Strategic Opportunities in Energy

Introduces the energy system in terms of sources and uses, market characteristics, and key metrics. Provides frameworks for understanding the structure and dynamics of the sector and the drivers of the energy future. Opportunities resulting from demand growth, supply challenges, environmental constraints, security of supply, technology breakthroughs, and regulation are analyzed from the perspectives of both established players and entrepreneurs. Student teams engage in projects that evaluate a segment of the energy landscape and develop a strategic prospectus for a new business opportunity.

true

Fall

Graduate

4-0-2

15.900 or permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.941[J]

Leadership in Real Estate

Designed to help students deepen their understanding of leadership and increase self-awareness. They reflect on their authentic leadership styles and create goals and a learning plan to develop their capabilities. They also participate in activities to strengthen their "leadership presence" - the ability to authentically connect with people's hearts and minds. Students converse with classmates and industry leaders to learn from their insights, experiences, and advice. Limited to 15.

true

Fall

Graduate

3-0-3

null

11.430[J]

false

False

15.949

Seminar in Strategy

Opportunity for group study by graduate students on current topics related to strategy.

true

Fall

Graduate

rranged

null

false

False

15.C08[J]

Causal Inference

Provides an accessible overview of modern quantitative methods for causal inference: testing whether an action causes an outcome to occur. Makes heavy use of applied, real-data examples using Python or R and drawn from the participating domains (economics, political science, business, public policy, etc.). Covers topics including potential outcomes, causal graphs, randomized controlled trials, observational studies, instrumental variable estimation, and a contrast with machine learning techniques. Seeks to provide an intuitive understanding of the core concepts and techniques to help students produce and consume evidence of causal claims.

true

Spring

Undergraduate

4-0-8

6.3800, 6.3900, 6.C01, 14.32, 17.803, 18.05, 18.650, or permission of instructor

17.C08[J]

false

False

15.C57[J]

Optimization Methods (15.093)

Introduction to the methods and applications of optimization. Topics include linear optimization, duality, non-linear optimization, integer optimization, and optimization under uncertainty. Instruction provided in modeling techniques to address problems arising in practice, mathematical theory to understand the structure of optimization problems, computational algorithms to solve complex optimization problems, and practical applications. Covers several examples and in-depth case studies based on real-world data to showcase impactful applications of optimization across management and engineering. Computational exercises based on the Julia-based programming language JuMP. Includes a term project. Basic competency in computational programming and linear algebra recommended. Students taking graduate version complete additional assignments. This subject was previously listed as 15.093/6.7200/IDS.200.

true

Fall

Graduate

4-0-8

18.C06 or permission of instructor

6.C57[J], IDS.C57[J]

false

False

15.C571[J]

Optimization Methods (6.7201)

Introduction to the methods and applications of optimization. Topics include linear optimization, duality, non-linear optimization, integer optimization, and optimization under uncertainty. Instruction provided in modeling techniques to address problems arising in practice, mathematical theory to understand the structure of optimization problems, computational algorithms to solve complex optimization problems, and practical applications. Covers several examples and in-depth case studies based on real-world data to showcase impactful applications of optimization across management and engineering. Computational exercises based on the Julia-based programming language JuMP. Includes a term project. Basic competency in computational programming and linear algebra recommended. Students taking graduate version complete additional assignments. This subject was previously listed as 6.7201. One section primarily reserved for Sloan students; check syllabus for details.

true

Fall

Undergraduate

4-0-8

18.C06 or permission of instructor

6.C571[J]

false

False

15.S01

Special Seminar in Management

Opportunity for group study by graduate students on current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

Fall, Summer

Graduate

rranged

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.S02

Special Seminar in Management

Opportunity for group study by graduate students on current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

Spring

Graduate

rranged

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.S03

Special Seminar in Management

Opportunity for group study by graduate students on current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

Spring

Graduate

rranged

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.S04

Special Seminar in Management

Opportunity for group study by graduate students on current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

Spring

Graduate

rranged

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.S05

Special Seminar in Management

Opportunity for group study by graduate students on current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

Fall, Spring, Summer

Graduate

rranged

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.S06

Special Seminar in Management

Opportunity for group study by graduate students on current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

Spring

Graduate

rranged

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.S07

Special Seminar in Management

Opportunity for group study by graduate students on current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

Spring, Summer

Graduate

rranged

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.S08

Special Seminar in Management

Opportunity for group study by graduate students on current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

Fall

Graduate

rranged

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.S09

Special Seminar in Management

Opportunity for group study by graduate students on current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

Fall

Graduate

rranged

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.S10

Special Seminar in Management

Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum. Consult Department headquarters.

true

Summer

Graduate

rranged

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.S11

Special Seminar in Management

Opportunity for group study by graduate students on current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

Spring, Summer

Graduate

rranged

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.S10-15.S12

Special Seminar in Management

Opportunity for group study by graduate students on current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

Fall, Spring, Summer

Graduate

rranged

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.S13

Special Seminar in Management

Opportunity for group study by graduate students on current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

IAP, Spring

Graduate

rranged

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.S14

Special Seminar in Management

Opportunity for group study by graduate students on current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

Spring, Summer

Graduate

rranged

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.S15

Special Seminar in Management

Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

Spring, Summer

Graduate

rranged

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.S16

Special Seminar in Management

Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

Fall

Graduate

rranged

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.S17

Special Seminar in Management

Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

Fall, Spring, Summer

Graduate

rranged

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.S18

Special Seminar in Management

Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

Summer

Graduate

rranged

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.S19

Special Seminar in Management

Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

Summer

Graduate

rranged

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.S20-15.S26

Special Seminar in Management

Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum. Coursework may continue into the following term.

true

IAP, IAP, IAP, Spring, Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer, Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer, Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer

Graduate

rranged

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.S30

Special Distance Learning Seminar in Management

Group study through distance learning on current topics related to management.

true

Spring

Graduate

rranged

null

false

False

15.S31

Special Distance Learning Seminar in Management

Group study through distance learning on current topics related to management.

true

IAP, Summer

Graduate

rranged

null

false

False

15.S32

Special Distance Learning Seminar in Management

Group study through distance learning on current topics related to management.

true

IAP, Summer

Graduate

rranged

null

false

False

15.S33

Special Distance Learning Seminar in Management

Group study through distance learning on current topics related to management.

true

Summer

Graduate

rranged

null

false

False

15.S35-15.S38

Special Distance Learning Seminar in Management

Group study through distance learning on current topics related to management.

true

IAP, IAP, Spring, Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer, Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer, Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer

Graduate

rranged [P/D/F]

null

false

False

15.S40

Special Seminar in Management

Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

IAP

Undergraduate

rranged [P/D/F]

null

false

False

15.S41

Special Seminar in Management

Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

IAP

Undergraduate

rranged [P/D/F]

null

false

False

15.S42

Special Seminar in Management

Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

IAP

Undergraduate

rranged

null

false

False

15.S43

Special Seminar in Management

Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

Fall

Undergraduate

rranged

null

false

False

15.S44

Special Seminar in Management

Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

Fall

Undergraduate

rranged

null

false

False

15.S45

Special Seminar in Management

Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

Fall

Undergraduate

rranged

null

false

False

15.S46

Special Seminar in Management

Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

Fall

Undergraduate

rranged

null

false

False

15.S47

Special Seminar in Management

Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

Fall, IAP

Undergraduate

rranged

null

false

False

15.S50

Special Seminar in Management

Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

Fall, IAP

Graduate

rranged [P/D/F]

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.S51

Special Seminar in Management

Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

IAP, Summer

Graduate

rranged [P/D/F]

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.S52

Special Seminar in Management

Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

IAP

Graduate

rranged [P/D/F]

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.S53

Special Seminar in Management

Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

IAP

Graduate

rranged [P/D/F]

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.S54

Special Seminar in Management

Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

IAP, Summer

Graduate

rranged [P/D/F]

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.S55

Special Seminar in Management

Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

Fall, IAP

Graduate

rranged [P/D/F]

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.S56

Special Seminar in Management

Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

IAP

Graduate

rranged [P/D/F]

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.S57

Special Seminar in Management

Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

IAP, Summer

Graduate

rranged [P/D/F]

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.S58

Special Seminar in Management

Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

IAP, Summer

Graduate

rranged [P/D/F]

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.S59

Special Seminar in Management

Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

Spring, Summer

Graduate

rranged [P/D/F]

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.S60

Special Seminar in Management

Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

IAP, Summer

Graduate

rranged [P/D/F]

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.S61

Special Seminar in Management

Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

IAP, Summer

Graduate

rranged [P/D/F]

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.S62

Special Seminar in Management

Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

IAP

Graduate

rranged [P/D/F]

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.S63

Special Seminar in Management

Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

IAP, Summer

Graduate

rranged [P/D/F]

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.S64

Special Seminar in Management

Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

IAP, Summer

Graduate

rranged [P/D/F]

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.S65

Special Seminar in Management

Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

IAP, Spring, Summer

Graduate

rranged [P/D/F]

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.S66

Special Seminar in Management

Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

Spring

Graduate

rranged

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.S67

Special Seminar in Management

Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

Spring, Summer

Graduate

rranged

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.S68

Special Seminar in Management

Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

Fall, Spring

Graduate

rranged

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.S69

Special Seminar in Management

Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

Summer

Graduate

rranged

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.S70-15.S75

Special Seminar in Management

Group study of current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.

true

IAP, Spring, Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer, Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer, Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer

Graduate

rranged

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.UAR[J]

Climate and Sustainability Undergraduate Advanced Research

Provides instruction in effective research, experiential projects, internships, and externships, including choosing and refining problems, surveying previous work and publications, industry best practices, design for robustness, technical presentation, authorship and collaboration, and ethics. Supporting content includes background and context pertaining to climate change and sustainability, as well as tools for sustainable design. Focus for project work includes research topics relevant to the MIT Climate & Sustainability Consortium (MCSC). Students engage in extensive written and oral communication exercises, in the context of an approved advanced research project. A total of 12 units of credit is awarded for completion of the spring and subsequent fall term offerings. Application required; consult MCSC website for more information.

true

Fall, Spring

Undergraduate

2-0-4

Permission of instructor

1.UAR[J], 3.UAR[J], 5.UAR[J], 11.UAR[J], 12.UAR[J], 22.UAR[J]

false

False

15.UR

Undergraduate Research in Management

Participation in the work of a research group which includes such activities as independent study of the literature, direct involvement in the group's research (commensurate with the student's skills and preparation), or project work under an individual faculty member possibly extending over more than one term. Admission by arrangement with individual faculty member. Requires written project report.

true

Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer

Undergraduate

rranged [P/D/F]

null

false

False

15.URG

Undergraduate Studies in Management

Participation in the work of a research group which includes such activities as independent study of the literature, direct involvement in the group's research (commensurate with the student's skills and preparation), or project work under an individual faculty member possibly extending over more than one term. Admission by arrangement with individual faculty member. Requires written project report.

true

Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer, Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer, Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer

Graduate

rranged

null

false

False

15.EPE

UPOP Engineering Practice Experience

Provides students with skills to prepare for and excel in the world of industry. Emphasizes practical application of career theory and professional development concepts. Introduces students to relevant and timely resources for career development, provides students with tools to embark on a successful internship search, and offers networking opportunities with employers and MIT alumni. Students work in groups, led by industry mentors, to improve their resumes and cover letters, interviewing skills, networking abilities, project management, and ability to give and receive feedback. Objective is for students to be able to adapt and contribute effectively to their future employment organizations. A total of two units of credit is awarded for completion of the fall and subsequent spring term offerings. Application required; consult UPOP website for more information.

true

Fall, IAP, Spring

Undergraduate

0-0-1 [P/D/F]

null

false

False

15.950

Independent Study in Management

Advanced work, special investigation or application of a management topic, on an individual basis, under faculty supervision. May include readings, conferences, laboratory and fieldwork, and reports. Projects require prior approval, as well as a written proposal and a final report.

true

Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer

Undergraduate

rranged [P/D/F]

null

false

False

15.951

Independent Study in Management

Advanced work, special investigation or application of a management topic, on an individual basis, under faculty supervision. May include readings, conferences, laboratory and fieldwork, and reports. Projects require prior approval, as well as a written proposal and a final report.

true

Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer, Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer

Graduate

rranged

null

false

False

15.952

Curricular Practical Training

For Course 15 undergraduate students participating in management curriculum-related off-campus internship experiences. Students must have an employment offer from a company or organization and must find a Sloan faculty advisor before enrolling. Consult Sloan Undergraduate Education Office.

true

Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer

Undergraduate

rranged [P/D/F]

null

false

False

15.960

Independent Study in Management

Advanced work, special investigation or application of a management topic, on an individual basis, under faculty supervision. May include readings, conferences, laboratory and fieldwork, and reports. Projects require prior approval, as well as a written proposal and a final report.

true

Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer

Graduate

rranged [P/D/F]

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.961

Independent Study in Management

Advanced work, special investigation or application of a management topic, on an individual basis, under faculty supervision. May include readings, conferences, laboratory and fieldwork, and reports. Projects require prior approval, as well as a written proposal and a final report.

true

Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer

Graduate

rranged

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

15.998

Independent Group Study in Action Learning

Team-based opportunities for application management tools, under faculty supervision, on dynamic projects that provide a wide array of operational challenges facing organizations around the world. May include travel to on-site locales. Projects require prior approval, as well as a written proposal and a final report.

true

Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer

Graduate

rranged

null

false

False

15.999

Internship

Elective subject in which students participate in an off-campus internship experience and apply topics of management and/or culture to their experience. Requirements include a written deliverable. Internship experience must be at least two weeks in length, and students must have a formal offer letter from host employer/organization. Restricted to MIT Sloan students who wish to intern in an area related to their field of study. Additional restrictions may apply.

true

Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer

Graduate

rranged [P/D/F]

null

false

False

15.THG

Graduate Thesis

Research and writing of thesis; to be arranged by the student with supervising committee.

true

Fall, IAP, Spring, Summer

Graduate

rranged

Permission of instructor

null

false

False

16.001

Unified Engineering: Materials and Structures

Presents fundamental principles and methods of materials and structures for aerospace engineering, and engineering analysis and design concepts applied to aerospace systems. Topics include statics; analysis of trusses; analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate systems; stress-strain behavior of materials; analysis of beam bending, buckling, and torsion; material and structural failure, including plasticity, fracture, fatigue, and their physical causes. Experiential lab and aerospace system projects provide additional aerospace context.

true

Fall

Undergraduate

5-1-6

Calculus II (GIR) and Physics I (GIR); Coreq: 16.002 and 18.03

null

false

true

False

16.002

Unified Engineering: Signals and Systems

Presents fundamental principles and methods of signals and systems for aerospace engineering, and engineering analysis and design concepts applied to aerospace systems. Topics include linear and time invariant systems; convolution; Fourier and Laplace transform analysis in continuous and discrete time; modulation, filtering, and sampling; and an introduction to feedback control. Experiential lab and system projects provide additional aerospace context. Labs, projects, and assignments involve the use of software such as MATLAB and/or Python.

true

Fall

Undergraduate

5-1-6

Calculus II (GIR); Coreq: Physics II (GIR), 16.001, and (18.03 or 18.032)

null

false

False

16.003

Unified Engineering: Fluid Dynamics

Presents fundamental principles and methods of fluid dynamics for aerospace engineering, and engineering analysis and design concepts applied to aerospace systems. Topics include aircraft and aerodynamic performance, conservation laws for fluid flows, quasi-one-dimensional compressible flows, shock and expansion waves, streamline curvature, potential flow modeling, an introduction to three-dimensional wings and induced drag. Experiential lab and aerospace system projects provide additional aerospace context.

true

Spring

Undergraduate

5-1-6

Calculus II (GIR), Physics II (GIR), and (18.03 or 18.032); Coreq: 16.004

null

false

False

16.004

Unified Engineering: Thermodynamics and Propulsion

Presents fundamental principles and methods of thermodynamics for aerospace engineering, and engineering analysis and design concepts applied to aerospace systems. Topics include thermodynamic state of a system, forms of energy, work, heat, the first law of thermodynamics, heat engines, reversible and irreversible processes, entropy and the second law of thermodynamics, ideal and non-ideal cycle analysis, two-phase systems, and introductions to thermochemistry and heat transfer. Experiential lab and aerospace system projects provide additional aerospace context.

true

Spring

Undergraduate

5-1-6

Calculus II (GIR), Physics II (GIR), and (18.03 or 18.032); Coreq: Chemistry (GIR) and 16.003

null

false

False

16.06

Principles of Automatic Control

Introduction to design of feedback control systems. Properties and advantages of feedback systems. Time-domain and frequency-domain performance measures. Stability and degree of stability. Root locus method, Nyquist criterion, frequency-domain design, and some state space methods. Strong emphasis on the synthesis of classical controllers. Application to a variety of aerospace systems. Hands-on experiments using simple robotic systems.

true

Spring

Undergraduate

3-1-8

16.002

null

false

False

16.07

Dynamics

Fundamentals of Newtonian mechanics. Kinematics, particle dynamics, motion relative to accelerated reference frames, work and energy, impulse and momentum, systems of particles and rigid body dynamics. Applications to aerospace engineering including introductory topics in orbital mechanics, flight dynamics, inertial navigation and attitude dynamics.

true

Fall

Undergraduate

4-0-8

(16.001 or 16.002) and (16.003 or 16.004)

null

false

False

16.09

Statistics and Probability

Introduction to statistics and probability with applications to aerospace engineering. Covers essential topics, such as sample space, discrete and continuous random variables, probability distributions, joint and conditional distributions, expectation, transformation of random variables, limit theorems, estimation theory, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, statistical tests, and regression.

true

Fall

Undergraduate

4-0-8

Calculus II (GIR)

null

false

False