Sponsoring Academic Department: Management Science and Engineering


Develop rules of thought that will transform complex decisions into situations where the course of action is clear. Build up a set of powerful distinctions that will improve personal decision-making ability and help other make critical decisions.

To qualify for the certificate, you must take both core courses and two of four elective courses, with an average level of achievement of B+ or better in each course.

Core Courses:

			MS&E 252: Decision Analysis I
			MS&E 352: Decision Analysis II

Electives:

			MS&E 220: Probability Analysis, or STAT116: Theory of Probability
			MS&E 250A: Engineering Risk Analysis
			MS&E 250B: Project Course in Engineering Risk Analysis (on campus only)
			MS&E 353: Decision Analysis III

There are no admissions to certificate programs. Instead, you apply to enroll in appropriate courses in the quarter that the courses are offered at Stanford through SCPD. See the Academic Schedule to develop your plan of study. Apply during the enrollment period for the quarter by going to http://enroll.stanford.edu.

For assistance in planning your course of study, contact the SCPD Management Science and Engineering Course Advisor, msande.courseadvisor@scpdinfo.stanford.edu.

After completing all course requirements, submit a Certificate Request form to SCPD. Upon receipt of the completed form, SCPD will forward the request to the academic department for approval and processing of the certificate.

Questions?
Call (650) 725-3016 or email scpd-registration@stanford.edu.