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Decision Analysis

XSDR122

Delivery Options: Online, At Stanford

Course Description

This course presents the philosophy and analytic tools of decision analysis, the analytic foundation for all the courses in the Strategic Decision and Risk Management program. The course is taught by Stanford's Professor Ron Howard, who coined the name, developed the discipline, and pioneered its application to all types of decisions. This course provides a rare opportunity to study with the founder of this important field.You will learn to:

  • Analyze the personal and professional decisions that shape lives and organizations
  • Follow a decision approach that scales to treat decisions at all levels of importance
  • Use the concepts that clarify thinking and choice
  • Avoid the pitfalls of intuitive decision-making.

The course is taught by the Socratic method, but unfettered, by an instruction plan. Important concepts are introduced when they arise in the discourse and therefore at the peak of interest. The open format allows pursuit of a topic to an appropriately satisfying conclusion rather than cutting off discussion summarily at the end of a class.

Sample Course Syllabus

Course Previews

Decision Analysis Preview, Howard #1 (30 sec)

Decision Analysis Preview, Howard #2 (38 sec)

Degrees and Certificates

Accrediting Associations
Project Management Institute 20.0 Units

Prerequisite(s)

Requires an accepted application.


Applications may be submitted online at anytime.

Recommended

It is recommended that you take the two required courses Decision Quality in Organizations (XSDR120) and Decision Analysis (XSDR122) first as part of the Stanford Strategic Decision and Risk Management Certificate Program.

On-Demand Webinars

View our free On-Demand Webinars to get a preview of the courses we offer.


COURSE SECTION

XSDR122 - 008 Online Available Autumn 2009-10

Enroll in this Section

Day Date Time Location
Tue   Aug 26 to Dec 31, 2009 Anytime Online

Required Textbooks: Decision Analysis Reader will be mailed to you within 10 business days of your enrollment.

Course Access
90 day access to the online course starts upon payment.

Course Materials
Course materials are available for download from the online videos page to allow for printing and review.

Final Exam:
Online participants are asked to complete a final exam at the end of each course to maintain the integrity of the program. A completion certificate will be mailed to participants when they pass the exam.

Course Evaluation:
It is required that participants complete the course evaluation once they have passed the final exam.

Units: 2.0 CEUs

Instructor(s):
Ronald Howard

Tuition Options:
Online Course $950.00 ?

Section Fee(s):
Stanford University Transcript (CEU) $75.00 ?

XSDR122 - 010 Online Available Winter 2009-10

Enroll in this Section

Day Date Time Location
Tue   Jan 01 to Mar 31, 2010 Anytime Online

Required Textbooks: Decision Analysis Reader will be mailed to you within 10 business days of your enrollment.

Course Access
90 day access to the online course starts upon payment.

Course Materials
Course materials are available for download from the online videos page to allow for printing and review.

Final Exam:
Online participants are asked to complete a final exam at the end of each course to maintain the integrity of the program. A completion certificate will be mailed to participants when they pass the exam.

Course Evaluation:
It is required that participants complete the course evaluation once they have passed the final exam.

Units: 2.0 CEUs

Instructor(s):
Ronald Howard

Tuition Options:
Online Course $950.00 ?

Section Fee(s):
Stanford University Transcript (CEU) $75.00 ?

XSDR122 - 009 At Stanford Available Winter 2009-10

Enroll in this Section

Day Date Time Location
Mon   Mar 15 8:00AM to 5:00PM Stanford, Skilling Bldg
Tue   Mar 16 8:00AM to 5:00PM Stanford, Skilling Bldg
Wed   Mar 17 8:00AM to 12:00PM Stanford, Skilling Bldg

Course Materials:
You will be mailed a confirmation kit 1 – 2 weeks before Stanford campus start date. Pre-reading materials, if any, will be included.

Attendance Requirement:
An absence of up to 30 cumulative minutes may be excused by the Program Manager. For any absence greater than this, you will be required to view the online version of the course and pass an exam before the completion certificate is awarded.

Video-taping:
We frequently video-tape courses, and you will be asked to sign a waiver when you check-in for each course providing SCPD permission to use any comments, photos, or video footage of you.

Units: 2.0 CEUs

Instructor(s):
Ronald Howard

Tuition Options:
At Stanford Course $2,600.00 ?

Section Fee(s):
Stanford University Transcript (CEU) $75.00 ?

Potential Price Adjustments: Early Registration Discount

XSDR122 - 011 Online Available Spring 2009-10

Enroll in this Section

Day Date Time Location
Tue   Apr 01 to Jun 30, 2010 Anytime Online

Required Textbooks: Decision Analysis Reader will be mailed to you within 10 business days of your enrollment.

Course Access
90 day access to the online course starts upon payment.

Course Materials
Course materials are available for download from the online videos page to allow for printing and review.

Final Exam:
Online participants are asked to complete a final exam at the end of each course to maintain the integrity of the program. A completion certificate will be mailed to participants when they pass the exam.

Course Evaluation:
It is required that participants complete the course evaluation once they have passed the final exam.

Units: 2.0 CEUs

Instructor(s):
Ronald Howard

Tuition Options:
Online Course $950.00 ?

Section Fee(s):
Stanford University Transcript (CEU) $75.00 ?

XSDR122 - 012 Online Available Summer 2009-10

Enroll in this Section

Day Date Time Location
Tue   Jul 01 to Aug 31, 2010 Anytime Online

Required Textbooks: Decision Analysis Reader will be mailed to you within 10 business days of your enrollment.

Course Access
90 day access to the online course starts upon payment.

Course Materials
Course materials are available for download from the online videos page to allow for printing and review.

Final Exam:
Online participants are asked to complete a final exam at the end of each course to maintain the integrity of the program. A completion certificate will be mailed to participants when they pass the exam.

Course Evaluation:
It is required that participants complete the course evaluation once they have passed the final exam.

Units: 2.0 CEUs

Instructor(s):
Ronald Howard

Tuition Options:
Online Course $950.00 ?

Section Fee(s):
Stanford University Transcript (CEU) $75.00 ?

XSDR122 - 014 Online Available Autumn 2010-11

Enroll in this Section

Day Date Time Location
Tue   Sep 01 to Dec 31, 2010 Anytime Online

Required Textbooks: Decision Analysis Reader will be mailed to you within 10 business days of your enrollment.

Course Access
90 day access to the online course starts upon payment.

Course Materials
Course materials are available for download from the online videos page to allow for printing and review.

Final Exam:
Online participants are asked to complete a final exam at the end of each course to maintain the integrity of the program. A completion certificate will be mailed to participants when they pass the exam.

Course Evaluation:
It is required that participants complete the course evaluation once they have passed the final exam.

Units: 2.0 CEUs

Instructor(s):
Ronald Howard

Tuition Options:
Online Course $950.00 ?

Section Fee(s):
Stanford University Transcript (CEU) $75.00 ?

XSDR122 - 013 At Stanford Available Autumn 2010-11

Enroll in this Section

Day Date Time Location
Wed   Sep 15 1:30PM to 5:00PM Stanford, Skilling Bldg
Thu   Sep 16 8:00AM to 5:00PM Stanford, Skilling Bldg
Fri   Sep 17 8:00AM to 5:00PM Stanford, Skilling Bldg

Course Materials:
You will be mailed a confirmation kit 1 – 2 weeks before Stanford campus start date. Pre-reading materials, if any, will be included.

Attendance Requirement:
An absence of up to 30 cumulative minutes may be excused by the Program Manager. For any absence greater than this, you will be required to view the online version of the course and pass an exam before the completion certificate is awarded.

Video-taping:
We frequently video-tape courses, and you will be asked to sign a waiver when you check-in for each course providing SCPD permission to use any comments, photos, or video footage of you.

Units: 2.0 CEUs

Instructor(s):
Ronald Howard

Tuition Options:
At Stanford Course $2,600.00 ?

Section Fee(s):
Stanford University Transcript (CEU) $75.00 ?

Potential Price Adjustments: Early Registration Discount




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