System dynamics combines a "small" policy model and a "big" calibrated model. This course focuses on the "insight" portion of system dynamics. (Image courtesy of Prof. James Hines.)
Instructor(s)
Prof. James Hines
MIT Course Number
15.875
As Taught In
Spring 2004
Level
Graduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Highlights
This course features descriptions of the status reports that teams present in their weekly "breakout sessions".
Course Description
15.875 is a project-based course that explores how organizations can use system dynamics to achieve important goals. In small groups, students learn modeling and consulting skills by working on a term-long project with real-life managers. A diverse set of businesses and organizations sponsor class projects, from start-ups to the Fortune 500. The course focuses on gaining practical insight from the system dynamics process, and appeals to people interested in system dynamics, consulting, or managerial policy-making.