Data Science for Platforms

This is an MBA compressed course that covers analytic and data science tools that are currently being used to operate some of the most exciting online platforms and marketplaces in the world. This course will consist of guest lectures from industry leaders involved in these efforts, emphasizing practical challenges associated with implementing analytics and data science projects. Guest lecturers will be heads of data science, heads of product, founders, or investors, among others. We will cover online platforms and marketplaces in diverse application areas such as transportation, rentals, sharing, e-commerce, labor markets, media, and advertising.