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Global Trends for Business and Society
by Mauro Guillen- 4.8
Approx. 10 hours to complete
In this course, you’ll learn to analyze rapidly changing global trends, their effects on consumer and labor markets, financial systems, and geopolitical relationships among countries all over the world. Professor Mauro Guillen of the Wharton School has designed this course to help you understand the magnitude of influence these trends have on the business world and society....
Homeland Security & Cybersecurity Connection - It's Not About the Terrorists
by Richard White- 4.7
Approx. 11 hours to complete
Welcome to Course 1 in CS4950, Homeland Security and Cybersecruity. In this course we examine the origins of homeland security and its connection with cybersecurity. Homeland security is about safeguarding the United States from domestic catastrophic destruction. Catastrophic destruction comes in two forms: natural and man-made. All that changed March 20th, 1995....
Cybersecurity Policy for Water and Electricity Infrastructures
by Richard White- 4.6
Approx. 9 hours to complete
This course will examine the drinking water and electricity infrastructures, and various policies that have been developed to help guide and strengthen their cybersecurity programs. The drinking water and electricity infrastructures are two of fourteen subsectors comprising what are known as "lifeline infrastructure". These sectors are designated "lifeline" because many other infrastructures depend upon them....
Cybersecurity Policy for Aviation and Internet Infrastructures
by Richard White- 4.7
Approx. 9 hours to complete
In this course we will examine the aviation and Internet infrastructures, and various policies that have been developed to help guide and strengthen their cybersecurity programs. The aviation and Internet infrastructures are also considered "lifeline infrastructure" as part of the transportation and communications sectors. The Department of Homeland Security retains sole responsibility as the Sector-Specific Agency for the Internet subsector....
Homeland Security and Cybersecurity Future
by Richard White- 4.6
Approx. 11 hours to complete
This course takes a look at the future of cybersecurity with respect to what is being done to lessen the potential for catastrophic destruction resulting from cyber attack on critical infrastructure. In this respect, we take a short survey of potential technological solutions and response options. Module 13: Assessing Risk & Future Options...
Qualitative Research Methods
by Gerben Moerman- 4.6
Approx. 24 hours to complete
In this course you will be introduced to the basic ideas behind the qualitative research in social science. You will learn about data collection, description, analysis and interpretation in qualitative research. Qualitative research often involves an iterative process. We will focus on the ingredients required for this process: data collection and analysis....
Measuring Causal Effects in the Social Sciences
by Anders Holm- 4.2
Approx. 7 hours to complete
How can we know if the differences in wages between men and women are caused by discrimination or differences in background characteristics? In this PhD-level course we look at causal effects as opposed to spurious relationships. The Nature of Causal Effects and How to Measure Them Lecture 1 - The Nature of Causal Effects and How to Measure Them...
International Security Management
by Gabriele Jacobs , Dominique Lapprand , Anthony Thompson , Bernat Vivolas Jordà , Lola Valles , Milton Sousa , Fabio Bisogni , Jonathan Saunders , Alice Raven- 4.7
Approx. 9 hours to complete
In this MOOC you will learn about the colorful and diverse international security landscape, and gain insights into challenging topics including Open Source Intelligence, serious organised crime and illicit trade. You will also meet stakeholders from different sectors and backgrounds. You will realize that the style and focus of the various presentations will differ from one week to the other....
Reputation Crisis? Facebook meets Cambridge Analytica
by Dr. Vidhi Chaudhri , Tao Yue- 0.0
Approx. 8 hours to complete
Do you remember when you first created your Facebook account? Do you know what happens to the data and stories you share on Facebook? Are you aware of the Facebook – Cambridge Analytica crisis and its ramifications? This 6-module course has a study time of about 20 hours. Register now! WHAT YOU WILL LEARN...
The Sustainable Development Goals – A global, transdisciplinary vision for the future
by Katherine Richardson- 4.8
Approx. 10 hours to complete
In 2015, the UN launched the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Adopted by 193 member states, the goals represent an important international step in setting humanity on a trajectory towards sustainable development. The course will examine how various societal actors are responding to and implementing the SDGs. Therefore, particular focus is given to this SDG....