BUS-G 492 Predictive Analytics for Business Strategy

• 16 weeks
• 3 credits
• Prerequisite(s): BUS-G 350

In this course, students develop the analytical tools and hands-on experience with data and economic models to optimally utilize information in decision-making, often in the context of economic consulting. We cover data management and descriptive statistics, along with advanced analysis including policy evaluation and endogeneity control. We discuss these topics in the context of classic economic and business questions, and we also discuss several accessible, pertinent research papers to highlight key concepts. In addition, students develop presentation and communication skills, particularly with regard to quantitative outputs, and learn valuable, targeted computer programming skills. Finally, students learn the basics of identification in order to better understand which data is most useful to collect when answering a given empirical question.