Causality and Modern Methods for Analytics

Summer 2026 > Computer Related > MIST.6180 > 081

Course No: MIST.6180-081; SIS Class Nbr: 2752; SIS Term: 3540
Course Status: Open

Course Description

The course focuses on modern analytics methods and casual inference techniques with applications in business and social sciences. Topics include model interpretation, model uncertainties, methods for causal inference, text analytics, deep learning, and recent development in artificial intelligence. Drawing from economics, statistics, and machine learning, this course will elevate students' ability in deriving business insights using various types of data and appropriate modern analytics methods.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: Pre-req- MIST.6060 Business Intelligence and Data Mining, and POMS.6120 Statistics for Predictive Analytics, or Permission by Instructor or Program Coordinator.
  • Core Codes: STEM
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 0
  • Instructor: Hongwei Zhu
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When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2026 Summer: May 18 to Jul 12
  • Course Level: Graduate
  • Tuition: $1965 | Pay as little as $1000/mo for this course.
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  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

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