| Call Number | 12133 |
|---|---|
| Day & Time Location |
FM 6:00pm-9:15pm 620 Kravis Hall |
| Points | 1.5 |
| Grading Mode | Standard |
| Approvals Required | None |
| Instructors | Kyle Owens Charles R Guetta |
| Type | LECTURE |
| Method of Instruction | In-Person |
| Course Description | From the ads that track us to the maps that guide us, the twenty-first century runs on code. The business world is no different. Programming has become one of the fastest-growing topics at business schools around the world. This course is an introduction to business uses of Python for MBA students. In this course, well be learning how to write Python code that automates tedious tasks, parses and analyzes large data sets, interact with APIs, and scrapes websites. This might be one of the most useful classes you ever take. Required Course Material Students must have a laptop that they can bring to class - Mac or PC is fine, as long as your operating system is up to date (at least Windows 10 and Mac OS 11). This course does not require a textbook. (Optional Reading: Python for MBAs, Griffel and Guetta) Any required readings will be provided via Canvas. Slides and files will be uploaded to Canvas after each class. Students will need to complete an introductory Python class (https://courseworks2.columbia.edu/courses/152704) and pass the Basic Python Qualification exam (https://www8.gsb.columbia.edu/courses/python#basic_qual) before the first day of classes. |
| Web Site | Vergil |
| Subterm | 05/22-08/11 (X) |
| Department | Decision, Risk and Operations |
| Enrollment | 49 students (50 max) as of 8:08PM Monday, April 29, 2024 |
| Subject | Decision, Risk & Operations Management |
| Number | B8154 |
| Section | 001 |
| Division | School of Business |
| Open To | Architecture, Schools of the Arts, Business, Columbia College, Dental Medicine:Post-Grad, Dental Medicine , Engineering:Undergraduate, Engineering:Graduate, GSAS, General Studies, SIPA, Journalism, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Professional Studies, Social Work |
| Campus | Morningside |
| Section key | 20232DROM8154B001 |