This course provides students the opportunity to learn business analytics and data science by working on a set of company sponsored applied projects. Students teams of 5-6 people, with 3-4 MBA students and 1-2 engineering (SEAs) students, will work hand in hand with the instructors and company representatives to achieve company goals through the practical application of data analytics.
It is highly recommended that before taking this class, students take the basic python qualification exam (see gsb.columbia.edu/courses/python). It is also highly recommended that students take DROMB8101, Business Analytics II, as a co-requisite.
Prerequisites listed below.
Division: Decision, Risk and Operations
Curriculum Pathway: AI and Data Analytics
Prerequisite
Complete ALL of the following Courses
Fall 2025
B8146 - 001
Part of Term
MBA - Full Term
Section Syllabus
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Section Notes
Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all CBS students who are enrolled, on the waitlist, or hoping to add the course during Add/Drop.
Format
Full Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
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Wednesday 09/02/2025 - 12/05/2025 6:00PM - 9:15PM Kravis 490
Fall 2024
B8146 - 001
Format
Full Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
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Wednesday 09/03/2024 - 12/06/2024 6:00PM - 9:15PM Geffen 640
Fall 2023
B8146 - 001
Format
Full Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
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Tuesday 09/05/2023 - 12/08/2023 6:00PM - 9:15PM Geffen 640