Northeastern University Professional Programs · Courses
CED
32 courses with the subject CED, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
CED 1990Elective1-4
Offers elective credit for courses taken at other academic institutions. May be repeated without limit.
Covers applications of mathematics to economics: functions, simultaneous equations; linear models and matrix algebra; determinants, inverse matrix, Cramer's rule; differentiation and optimization of functions of one or more variables; quadratic forms, characteristic roots and vectors, constrained optimization; and interpretation of the Lagrange multiplier. Applies techniques to examples from the theory of the firm and consumer behavior.
Prerequisite(s): (CED 6040 with a minimum grade of C- ; CED 6050 with a minimum grade of C- ) or (CED 6030 with a minimum grade of C- ; CED 6040 with a minimum grade of C- )
Explores introductory material in economics and statistical packages relevant to graduate studies. Covers basic concepts of micro- and macroeconomics, statistics, and R and Python programming.
Uses theory and analysis of traditional industries to help understand the growth and future of electronic commerce. Includes relevant topics from industrial organizations, including monopoly pricing, price discrimination, product differentiation, barriers to entry, network externalities, and search and first-mover advantages. Discusses several e-industries, including extensions and applications of the underlying economics, drawing analogies to previous technological revolutions, bubbles in asset markets, and the macroeconomic effects of the Internet.
Examines how economists have approached the phenomenon of entrepreneurship, from its behavioral foundations to its effects on economic growth and progress. Explores the role of entrepreneurship in theory and policy. Emphasizes its cultural, legal, and political determinants.
Examines comprehensively the economics behind technological innovation. Focuses on how market structures and intellectual property rights influence inventors and the innovation process. Explores the creation and diffusion of ideas, the economic and policy frameworks that encourage innovation, and the global flow of technological advancements. Integrates theoretical models with case studies to provide insights into the economic impact of innovation incentives and intellectual property laws. Engages with critical analysis and economic strategies that drive technological progress.
CED 6280New Product Development in Digital Finance3
Explores in-depth new product development. Focuses on the burgeoning field of digital finance. Examines principles of creating innovative financial products and services in a digital landscape, including unique value propositions of digital finance, market analysis specific to fintech, and prototyping and rapid development techniques. Emphasizes the intersection of finance, technology, user experience design, and skills needed to develop solutions that meet the evolving needs of the digital economy.
Prerequisite(s): (CED 6030 with a minimum grade of C- ; CED 6040 with a minimum grade of C- ; CED 6050 with a minimum grade of C- ) or (CED 6010 with a minimum grade of C- ; CED 6020 with a minimum grade of C- ; CED 6030 with a minimum grade of C- ; CED 6040 with a minimum grade of C- ; CED 6050 with a minimum grade of C- )
