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About the Course

Useful quantitative models help you to make informed decisions both in situations in which the factors affecting your decision are clear, as well as in situations in which some important factors are not clear at all. In this course, you can learn how to create quantitative models to reflect complex realities, and how to include in your model elements of risk and uncertainty. You’ll also learn the methods for creating predictive models for identifying optimal choices; and how those choices change in response to changes in the model’s assumptions. You’ll also learn the basics of the measurement and management of risk. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to build your own models with your own data, so that you can begin making data-informed decisions. You’ll also be prepared for the next course in the Specialization....

Top reviews

JN

Apr 12, 2018

covers good amount of material and exactly what is in the outline, presented with enough detail to follow. Good walk-through of the spreadsheets helps understanding, easy to follow along and practice.

LC

Dec 18, 2016

Material was very well presented. Week 3 was challenging, but taking time to print out the slides, work through them rigorously proved very helpful. I found all sections very, very informative.

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By Khubaib A

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Mar 14, 2020

This surely was the best course, amongst the last 3. The instructors were great, went in-depth and the tests also had some standard.

By Omar G A

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Jul 8, 2019

Well taught. Interesting for the novice at least. Even for the one with experience in modeling and statistics but in another field.

By Naraski J

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Jul 6, 2019

The course was very helpful as it gives a balanced theoretical and practical understanding in dealing with risk and uncertainties.

By Don

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May 7, 2020

By far the best course of "business & financial modeling". Getting my respect back after losing it in the "spreadsheets & models"

By Margaret B

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May 13, 2016

Top notch instructors. Very organized. Materials were outstanding, especially the simulations. Enjoyed this class very much.

By Cory E

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May 23, 2019

Very useful and engaging class. I especially enjoyed the examples. Also a very good balance between statistics and Excel.

By Galib H K

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Aug 29, 2017

Very useful in learning the assessment of risk. But I'd like to solve more complex quiz questions than those given here.

By Rahul R

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Jun 25, 2017

Got to learn many new things which are very relevant in the real world. Hoping to make use and apply the skills at work!

By sravan K

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May 29, 2020

Amazing clarity of thought and flawless explanation. Thanks to both the professors for giving such valuable insight.

By AGUSTIN G A

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Oct 29, 2017

It was a very interesting course. Thanks to Sergei Savin and Senthil Veeraraghavan for the excellent explanation!

By Robert B

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Jul 16, 2020

Used the course to broaden my experience with excel and use different methods of estimating profit versus risk.

By Ali A

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Mar 16, 2020

I really enjoy the course. It is difficult to find the lectures which explain the concept of real applications.

By Yannick D

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Feb 26, 2022

Very straight to the point and a great mix of theoretical and practical knowledge! Thanks to both professors.

By Narendra K S

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Sep 18, 2019

Very well articulated. Many thanks to both the professors. It was immensely interesting and insightful course.

By Blerina M

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May 14, 2018

Both Professors were clear and explaining at a pace that I could follow and understands. Great job both!!

By Richard D

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Nov 27, 2016

Instructors demonstrate a clear understanding of the subject matter and communicate the methods clearly.

By Panos K

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Oct 29, 2023

Exceptional! Highly recommended. High calibre instructors from the best business school in the world.

By Yazi L

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Jul 8, 2018

Lots of excel scenarios to practice, very hands on. Thank you Wharton for this great course design!

By Uday K S

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May 23, 2017

The content and the delivery both are of way greater standards as compared to other universities.

By Jose E

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May 16, 2017

Excellent teachers and practical examples. All of the sessions were clear and easy to understand.

By Alex Y

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Feb 11, 2021

Excellent course that provides hands on examples and conceptual overviews to financial modeling.

By Alejandro d V E

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Apr 24, 2020

This course really broaden your mind about using Excel simulations to examine real life problems

By rafael a

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Dec 6, 2019

great!! I enjoyed the course and I will apply the knowledge in my professional career. Thanks!

By Ivette C P

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Mar 10, 2023

Very well explained course. This knowledge can be applied in many situations.

Thank you.

Ivette

By Gerard E

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May 27, 2017

Really excellent course that thought me a lot. It also builds on all of the previous modules.