printer friendly pageMS&E 92Q: International Environmental Policy
Preference to sophomores. Science, economics, and politics of international environmental policy. Current negotiations on global climate change, including actors and potential solutions. Sources include briefing materials used in international negotiations and the U.S. Congress.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
Instructors:
Weyant, J. (PI)
MS&E 108: Senior Project
Restricted to MS&E majors in their senior year. Students carry out a major project in groups of four, applying techniques and concepts learned in the major. Project work includes problem identification and definition, data collection and synthesis, modeling, development of feasible solutions, and presentation of results. Service Learning Course (certified by Haas Center). Satisfies the WIM requirement for MS&E majors.
Terms: Win
| Units: 5
Instructors:
Chiu, S. (PI)
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Katila, R. (PI)
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Pate-Cornell, E. (PI)
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Instructors:
Chiu, S. (PI)
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Katila, R. (PI)
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Pate-Cornell, E. (PI)
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Pelger, M. (PI)
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Luyken, K. (TA)
MS&E 111X: Introduction to Optimization (Accelerated) (ENGR 62X, MS&E 211X)
Optimization theory and modeling. The role of prices, duality, optimality conditions, and algorithms in finding and recognizing solutions. Perspectives: problem formulation, analytical theory, computational methods, and recent applications in engineering, finance, and economics. Theories: finite dimensional derivatives, convexity, optimality, duality, and sensitivity. Methods: simplex and interior-point, gradient, Newton, and barrier. Prerequisite:
CME 100 or
MATH 51 or equivalent.
Terms: Aut, Win
| Units: 3-4
Instructors:
Saberi, A. (PI)
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Ye, Y. (PI)
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Bartan, B. (TA)
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Hinder, O. (TA)
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Kollagunta Krishnaswamy, A. (TA)
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Merrick, J. (TA)
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Sakshuwong, S. (TA)
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Song, L. (TA)
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Wu, C. (TA)
MS&E 125: Introduction to Applied Statistics
An increasing amount of data is now generated in a variety of disciplines, ranging from finance and economics, to the natural and social sciences. Making use of this information, however, requires both statistical tools and an understanding of how the substantive scientific questions should drive the analysis. In this hands-on course, we learn to explore and analyze real-world datasets. We cover techniques for summarizing and describing data, methods for statistical inference, and principles for effectively communicating results. Prerequisite: 120,
CS 106A, or equivalents.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
MS&E 130: Information Networks and Services
Architecture of the Internet and performance engineering of computer systems and networks. Switching, routing and shortest path algorithms. Congestion management and queueing networks. Peer-to-peer networking. Wireless and mobile networking. Information service engineering and management. Search engines and recommendation systems. Reputation systems and social networking technologies. Security and trust. Information markets. Select special topics and case studies. Prerequisites: 111, 120, and
CS 106A.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-EngrAppSci
Instructors:
Bambos, N. (PI)
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Miller, D. (TA)
MS&E 140: Accounting for Managers and Entrepreneurs (MS&E 240)
Non-majors and minors who have taken or are taking elementary accounting should not enroll. Introduction to accounting concepts and the operating characteristics of accounting systems. The principles of financial and cost accounting, design of accounting systems, techniques of analysis, and cost control. Interpretation and use of accounting information for decision making. Designed for the user of accounting information and not as an introduction to a professional accounting career. Enrollment limited. Admission by order of enrollment.
Terms: Win, Sum
| Units: 3-4
Instructors:
Lord, J. (PI)
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Boone, A. (TA)
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Challa, S. (TA)
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Chang, D. (TA)
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Ding, G. (TA)
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Gala, J. (TA)
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Kumar, N. (TA)
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Mattingly, K. (TA)
MS&E 146: Corporate Financial Management
Key functions of finance in both large and small companies, and the core concepts and key analytic tools that provide their foundation. Making financing decisions, evaluating investments, and managing cashflow, profitability and risk. Designing performance metrics to effectively measure and align the activities of functional groups and individuals within the firm. Structuring relationships with key customers, partners and suppliers. Prerequisite: 145, 245A, 245G or equivalent.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
Instructors:
Johnson, B. (PI)
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Calvo, S. (TA)
MS&E 147: Finance and Society for non-MBAs (ECON 143, IPS 227, POLISCI 127A, PUBLPOL 143)
The financial system is meant to help people, businesses, and governments fund, invest, and manage risks, but it is rife with conflicts of interests and may allow people with more information and control to harm those with less of both. In this interdisciplinary course we explore the forces that shape the financial system and how individuals and society can benefit most from this system without being unnecessarily harmed and endangered. Topics include the basic principles of investment, the role and ¿dark side¿ of debt, corporations and their governance, banks and other financial institutions, why effective financial regulations are essential yet often fail, and political and ethical issues in finance. The approach will be rigorous and analytical but not overly technical mathematically. Prerequisite:
Econ 1
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
Instructors:
Admati, A. (PI)
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Yoon, J. (TA)
MS&E 149: Hedge Fund Management
Introduction to hedge fund management. Students actively manage the $1MM Stanford Kudla Fund employing Equity Long/Short, Macro and Quantitative Investment Strategies. Modeled after a hedge fund partnership culture, participation involves significant time commitment, passion for investing, and uncommon teamwork and communication skills. Open to advanced undergraduate and graduate students with continuing participation expectation. Limited to 12 students. Enrollment by application and permission of Instructor.May be repeat for credit.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-2
| Repeatable
15 times
(up to 30 units total)
Instructors:
Borland, L. (PI)
MS&E 175: Innovation, Creativity, and Change
Problem solving in organizations; creativity and innovation skills; thinking tools; creative organizations, teams, individuals, and communities. Limited enrollment.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3-4
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