In a data-driven business world, understanding cause-and-effect relationships is crucial for decision-making. This course introduces MBA students to modern experimental techniques, with a focus on randomized control trials (RCTs, also often called A/B tests), which are widely used to gain actionable insights in real business contexts. Students will learn how to design, execute, and analyze experiments that reveal the true impact of business strategies and allow for data-driven decisions. By the end of the course, students will have the practical tools and confidence to understand and apply experimental methods in answering questions and optimizing business practices in a variety of industries.
Division: Economics
Curriculum Pathway: AI and Data Analytics
Prerequisite
Complete ANY of the following Courses
Fall 2026
B8257 - 001
Format
Full Term
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Tuesday 09/08/2026 - 12/11/2026 2:20PM - 5:35PM Geffen 520
B8257 - 050
Format
Full Term
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Thursday 09/08/2026 - 12/11/2026 9:00AM - 12:15PM Geffen 640
Fall 2025
B8257 - 001
Format
Full Term
Day(s)
Date(s)
Start/End Time
Room
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Tuesday 09/02/2025 - 12/05/2025 2:20PM - 5:35PM Geffen 520
Summer 2025
B8257 - 001
Part of Term
MBA - Block Week - May 11 - 15 | SuMTWR
Section Syllabus
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Section Notes
MBA Block Week: May 11 - 15
Format
Block Week
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Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 05/11/2025 - 05/15/2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM Kravis 640
Spring 2025
B8257 - 001
Part of Term
MBA - Full Term
Section Syllabus
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Section Notes
Attendance at the first class is mandatory for all enrolled students and those on a waitlist or who hope to add the class during Add/Drop.
Format
Full Term
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Date(s)
Start/End Time
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Thursday 01/27/2025 - 05/02/2025 9:00AM - 12:15PM Kravis 880
Spring 2024
B8257 - 001
Format
Full Term
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Start/End Time
Room
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Thursday 01/22/2024 - 04/26/2024 9:00AM - 12:15PM Kravis 820