Spring 2026 Urban & Social Policy IA7250 section 001

Using Big Data to Develop Public Policy

Using Data for Policy Des

Call Number 10448
Points 3
Grading Mode Standard
Approvals Required None
Instructor Francesco Brindisi
Type SEMINAR
Method of Instruction In-Person
Course Description

This applied course provides students with foundational skills to analyze and interpret publicly available datasets for public policy decision-making. Emphasizing hands-on learning, the course covers data sourcing, cleaning, research design, statistical analysis, and data visualization using Stata. Students will explore real-world challenges across topics such as poverty, education, housing, and public health, culminating in a data-based policy memo developed through collaborative group work.

Web Site Vergil
Department Urban and Social Policy
Enrollment 0 students (30 max) as of 5:05PM Sunday, October 5, 2025
Subject Urban & Social Policy
Number IA7250
Section 001
Division School of International and Public Affairs
Open To SIPA
Section key 20261URSP7250U001