Decision-Making and Scenarios

This course is designed to show you how use quantitative models to transform data into better business decisions. You’ll learn both how to use models to facilitate decision-making and also how to structure decision-making for optimum results. Two of Wharton’s most acclaimed professors will show you the step-by-step processes of modeling common business and financial scenarios, so you can significantly improve your ability to structure complex problems and derive useful insights about alternatives. Once you’ve created models of existing realities, possible risks, and alternative scenarios, you can determine the best solution for your business or enterprise, using the decision-making tools and techniques you’ve learned in this course

• Use quantitative models to support decision-making
• Structure decision-making processes optimally
• Develop and analyze multiple scenarios and risks
• Evaluate business alternatives to find suitable solutions
• Apply technical tools for financial and business modeling

• Basic computer and internet skills are helpful
• Ability to follow course instructions in English and complete short activities