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MBDS Behavioral and Decision Sciences at University of Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania, United States

Programme overview

Penn’s Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences (MBDS) is informed by contemporary theories and research methods of behavioral economics, decision sciences, network analysis and public policy. Our program equips students with theoretical and practical tools to address a variety of real-life problems, putting you ahead of the curve in a growing field of study. The interdisciplinary degree prepares you to understand how individuals and groups make decisions, and how to affect those decisions.

Faculty: School of Arts and Sciences  |  Duration: 9 course units  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States

What you will study

Requires 9 course units in total. Listed required courses include BDS 5010 Behavioral Science: Theory and Application of Experimental Methods; BDS 5030 Behavioral Interventions for Policy and Organizations; BDS 5210 Judgments & Decisions; BDS 5020 Norms and Nudges; BDS 5410 AI and Human Behavior Quantitative Unit; BDS 5220 Statistical Reasoning for Behavioral Science.

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Application information

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