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Data-driven management decisions for corporate sustainability with Python

This course offers an introduction to using data-driven methods for corporate sustainability challenges. Students will first cover the fundamentals of data analysis project design, including scoping, data sourcing, and ethical considerations. Subsequently, the course is organized into modules covering core analytical techniques, machine learning for prediction, and emerging AI technologies.

Topics:

  • Introduction: Framing Sustainability as Management Decisions
  • Data Handling & Preparation (Pandas, NumPy)
  • Data Visualization for Stakeholder Communication
  • Data Sourcing, Web Scraping, and Ethical Collection
  • Introduction to Machine Learning: Linear Regression & Clustering
  • Practical Workshop: Building Models with Scikit-learn
  • Managerial Introduction to Generative AI
  • Project Workshop 1: Scoping and Problem Formulation
  • Project Workshop 2: Data Strategy and Planning
  • Strategic Analysis of ESG Reports
  • Final Project Presentations (Group 1)
  • Final Project Presentations (Group 2)
  • Conclusion: Data Science in a Responsible Leadership Toolkit

Exam info and full course description

Exam info and full course description can be found in the course catalogue.

Requirements for taking the exam

In order to participate in the exam, there is an 11 days attendance requirement

Admission Requirements

Course specific:

To apply for the course you must either be enrolled in a bachelor's degree, have a bachelor's degree or have passed a qualifying entry examination.

To get the most out of this course, we recommend you have some familiarity with the following areas: Introductory statistics, basic coding experience and familiarity with strategy, marketing, finance, or operations management.

General:

Exchange students: nomination from your home university

Freemovers: documentation for English Language proficiency

You can read more about admission here.

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