28 courses with the subject eCornell BRKS, 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.
eCornell BRKS101Income Inequality and Intergenerational Mobility0
This course introduces you to policy and data science surrounding income inequality and intergenerational mobility in the United States. You will begin with an in-depth background on sociology, demography, and economics along with an introduction to "big data'' and how it can be used in these fields of study to address complex policy problems. You will also explore essential functions in data science and the language of R before moving on to more complex statistics and data structures that will assist you in articulating big data. You will then investigate income inequality utilizing the Opportunity Atlas data project to examine geographic differences in intergenerational income mobility. Finally, you will further study this mobility across race, ethnicity, and gender, and you will engage in several opportunities to practice your new skill set in R, data, and policy analysis.
eCornell BRKS102Impact of Racial-Ethnic Segregation on Education and Neighborhood Inequality0
In this course, you will explore the data surrounding racial and ethnic inequalities in the United States, particularly in the areas of educational opportunity outcomes, residential segregation, and housing. You will examine visualizations of big data and practice analyzing this data in order to understand and convey its implications. You will not only investigate how these issues are defined but also how to measure different forms of inequality, articulate their cause, and utilize the data for informing policy. You will explore the Educational Opportunity Project to develop your data analysis skill set by examining educational inequalities. You will then use R to visualize housing data and residential segregation. Finally, you will continue improving how your data is organized and shared by quantifying the social and economic impact of neighborhood housing and migration potential. Income Inequality and Intergenerational Mobility.
eCornell BRKS103Social and Economic Impact of the Early COVID-19 Pandemic0
The COVID-19 pandemic upended our lives in fundamental and enduring ways, impacting not only our health but also the economy, culture, and politics. In this course, you will examine health inequalities and outcomes across different groups in the United States, utilizing the policies and effects of the COVID-19 pandemic as your framework. You will explore the impact of COVID-19 in such areas as employment, healthcare, energy use, patterns of movement, and consumer spending, and you will consider how policies implemented during the pandemic affected these variables for different groups in disparate ways. You will also examine remote data as well as a variety of spatial tools to help visualize the effect of pandemic-related policies. By leveraging data, you will investigate how policies implemented during the pandemic affected health inequalities and outcomes for different groups in disparate ways across the United States, utilizing the policies and effects of the COVID-19 pandemic as your framework. Income Inequality and Intergenerational Mobility, Impact of Racial-Ethnic Segregation on Education and Neighborhood Inequality.
In this course, you will investigate big data and policy analysis as it is applied to issues of crime, incarceration, and policing practices. Drawing upon an economic perspective, you will examine policymaking in the criminal justice system and how it affects crime rates and mass incarceration trends. Incarceration has disproportionately impacted people of color in the United States, so you will also analyze trends of inequality in the United States criminal justice system and policing practices. Finally, you will explore how algorithms can be used with big data to inform policy and decision making, and you will practice building regression models to make predictions about crime rates. Income Inequality and Intergenerational Mobility, Impact of Racial-Ethnic Segregation on Education and Neighborhood Inequality, Social and Economic Impact of the Early COVID-19 Pandemic.
Negotiations occur in large and small ways across all industries and in our personal lives. So often, though, we lack the skills necessary to reach productive resolutions: Many negotiators focus on getting exactly what they want, but the negotiation usually ends with both parties feeling unsatisfied. What if both parties strove to create value for each other and find solutions that meet both of their needs? In this course, you will discover the art of integrative negotiation, where the focus is on creating value and finding solutions that satisfy the needs of all parties involved. Using policy case studies, you will break past the surface-level statements of the other party and examine their true motivations and interests in order to build trust and foster long-term, productive relationships. You will distinguish between several different negotiation types so that you can customize an appropriate integrative approach based on the context and goals of each negotiation. Utilizing a strategic framework, you will position yourself to understand the impact of the objectives, biases, and external factors involved in your negotiation. Applying the tools from this course will enable professionals from all walks of life, including those making policy decisions in governments and business decisions in organizations, to gain value. By the end of this course, you will have new skills and strategies to apply to reach productive resolutions in your negotiations.
Emotional intelligence is the foundation of effective communication, teamwork, and leadership. In this course, you will discover how to understand, manage, and apply emotions to navigate workplace challenges, strengthen relationships, and foster a positive environment. By focusing on key components such as self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, social skills, and motivation, you will discover how emotional intelligence shapes success both professionally and personally. You will assess your emotional intelligence and practice techniques like mindfulness, active listening, and stress management to build stronger connections and thrive under pressure. Through real-world scenarios and evidence-based strategies, you'll gain actionable tools to stay calm, adapt to change, and handle tough conversations with composure. Upon completion of this course, you will be equipped with the skills to navigate stress, communicate effectively, and foster a collaborative workplace culture. You'll leave with tools to not only grow as an employee but as a leader and individual who thrives in any environment.
Organizations thrive by creating and delivering value, and this process begins with understanding how value chains operate. In this course, you will explore the key components of value chains, analyzing how they contribute to organizational success. You'll examine the challenges businesses face and draw lessons from industry-specific examples to uncover strategies for improving operations. Building on these insights, you will discover how to design technology solutions that align with organizational goals by applying strategic alignment frameworks. You'll also consider how comprehensive technology strategies can be developed to communicate a clear vision and address evolving challenges. Along the way, you'll evaluate the role of technology in driving organizational success and identify how it can be leveraged to adapt to future needs. By the end of this course, you will have gained the knowledge and tools to assess the strategic use of technology within your organization while preparing for its ongoing evolution in an ever-changing business environment.
The dynamic interplay among people, processes, and technology is essential to navigating today's complex organizational challenges and requires a thoughtful, strategic approach. This course begins by examining the rollout of a real-world tech initiative, where you will analyze the critical factors that led to its setbacks and extract key lessons for navigating technological complexity. From there, you will explore how to design agile solutions leveraging various frameworks for successful technology implementation. You'll also delve into the critical area of risk management, discovering how to identify technology risks and apply key frameworks, cybersecurity strategies, and governance tools to safeguard complex projects. By working through hands-on projects, you will build skills in diagnosing technology challenges, proposing practical solutions, evaluating risk profiles, and developing strategies to mitigate organizational risks. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped to manage the complexities of technology implementation while ensuring both resilience and alignment with organizational goals.
eCornell BRKS123Technology and the Global Economy0
Technology platforms are driving profound changes in the global economy and society, transforming how businesses create and deliver value. This course begins by examining the platform paradigm, focusing on how digital platforms leverage network effects and multi-sided business models to generate value. You will then explore competitive strategies in the platform economy, analyzing how organizations can adopt different approaches to stay ahead. You'll also evaluate real-world examples of successful technology adoption, using frameworks such as the Technology Acceptance Model to better understand the factors that influence widespread adoption. You will gain experience analyzing platform business models, forecasting technology trends, and proposing technology initiatives with the potential to create positive societal impacts. By the end of this course, you'll have developed a comprehensive understanding of the platform economy and the tools to navigate its opportunities and challenges.
eCornell BRKS124Technology and the Future of Society0
Emerging technologies often bring both opportunities and risks, reshaping industries and challenging established norms. In this course, you will begin by exploring disruptive innovation, examining how certain technologies impact industry incumbents and transform existing markets. You will then dive into visionary strategy and blue ocean strategy, discovering how organizations can create entirely new competitive spaces and redefine the boundaries of their industries. You'll also analyze current technology trends to envision the future role of technology in tackling major societal challenges. Throughout the course, you will apply strategic frameworks to real-world examples, evaluate disruptive technologies in your industry, and design strategies to navigate the complexities of emerging technologies. This experience will equip you to anticipate change with confidence and position your organization for long-term success.
In this course, you will be introduced to effective advocacy techniques and community engagement skills. You will create mission and vision statements for your chosen issue, conduct thorough background research, and develop community organizing action plans. You will also craft a persuasive elevator pitch to effectively communicate your cause.
In this course, you will acquire essential skills for effective advocacy and policy communication. You will start by analyzing stakeholders, assessing their needs, and tailoring your message to resonate with diverse audiences. You will then delve into the legislative process by drafting your own bill, examining the nuances of legal language, policy implications, and the art of crafting impactful legislation. You will also practice the art of concise communication by creating fact sheets that distill complex policy issues into clear, accessible information. Finally, you will develop the skills to present compelling testimony before legislative bodies and effectively advocate for your proposed policy.
In this course, you will delve into administrative advocacy and examine the pivotal role executive agencies play in driving significant change at the local, state, and federal levels. You will explore the rulemaking process, where agencies collaborate with the public to develop regulations, and discover how to effectively engage in this process to shape policy outcomes. You will also practice drafting Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to access critical data that can be leveraged to influence policy decisions. Ultimately, this course equips you with the essential skills to advocate for policy changes and navigate the administrative landscape with confidence.
This course will equip you with the skills to effectively communicate your political cause to the public. You will explore the power of narrative and storytelling, discovering how to craft compelling advocacy stories that resonate with diverse audiences. You will gain hands-on experience engaging with the media, including drafting and distributing press releases. You will also delve into creating and publishing letters to the editor and op-eds, providing you with a comprehensive toolkit for public advocacy.
This course provides a comprehensive guide to running a successful political campaign, delving into every key aspect from the decision to run for office to the final push on Election Day. You will explore the entire campaign journey, beginning with the initial steps of launching a campaign. You will gain an in-depth understanding of campaign structure, fundraising strategies, marketing and branding techniques, and the critical importance of networking and coalition building. By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to run an effective political campaign.
eCornell BRKS151International Relations Theory in Practice0
In a global landscape fraught with complex threats, the field of international relations (IR) theory is crucial for policy professionals, who lean on its principles to frame their views of international security, stability, and risks to nation-states. This course offers a vital introduction to realism, liberalism, and nontraditional approaches, helping you differentiate their tenets to inform strategy for real-world scenarios. You will begin by examining the past to grasp the historical context of IR theory, then you will navigate current trends by applying these lenses to contemporary global challenges such as war, the climate crisis, and terrorism. This knowledge will empower you to make informed decisions and develop strategic responses to the dynamic challenges of country risk analysis.
The complexities of international challenges, such as climate change, war, terrorism, great power politics, and disruptive technologies, can pose significant risks to nation-states. Understanding how these issues might impact a country's stability and security is critical for policymakers when making policy decisions. In this course, you will examine case studies to analyze the interplay between environmental crises and geopolitical tensions, investigate the dynamics of great-power politics, and inspect the implications of emerging technologies. You will discover how to assess developing situations as well as how to source and verify information to understand the risks involved for an individual nation-state. You will explore the process of creating effective policy briefs, from comparing their use cases and limitations to identifying their structure and key components. By engaging with these topics, you will develop the skills to identify pressing policy challenges, conduct thorough research, and create impactful policy briefs that guide policymakers in addressing these global issues.
eCornell BRKS153Country Risk Evaluation and Reporting0
In an interconnected world, risks to nation-states transcend domestic borders. Navigating the dynamics of global stability requires a probe into the political, economic, social, and external dimensions that can disrupt and destabilize. In this course, you will assess these factors critically, examining how international influences can impact a country s stability. Through case studies of Yemen and Somalia, you will explore how past events shape current risks. This historical perspective will enhance your ability to accurately evaluate and synthesize current trends. You will also navigate the essential considerations and decisions involved in the development of a comprehensive country risk report, tailored to meet the needs of your specific audience. After observing the steps of this process, you will gain hands-on experience in independently researching, preparing risk assessments, and crafting detailed reports that inform strategic action.
Strategic foresight analysis can be a powerful tool in navigating future uncertainties. In this course, you will develop the skills to identify pressing policy challenges, conduct thorough research, and create impactful strategic foresight analyses to guide decision makers in addressing global issues. Utilizing a case study as part of your coursework, you will define topics of interest by conducting a horizon scan for trends and expanding your perspective. Building on this foundation, you will perform a megatrends analysis to explore and review large-scale changes over time, identifying critical megatrends that impact countries then linking these trends to various environmental, political, and economic sectors. Finally, you will forecast the future by developing multiple scenarios and using backcasting to create a series of milestones and a roadmap that decision makers can follow to ensure their desired future state.
eCornell BRKS161Strategic Media Relations for Public Leaders0
In today's media environment, where platforms multiply and journalism models constantly shift, success hinges on building authentic relationships with your Most Valuable Press 'Au people, or MVPs. These key media influencers can amplify your message, but you first need to know how to connect with them effectively. In this course, you will build meaningful connections with your MVPs by understanding what drives them, what they need, and how they work. Leveraging this information, you'll craft compelling media pitches that align with your MVPs' preferred topics, styles, and formats. Finally, assuming that the MVPs have picked up your pitch, you'll curate an interview briefing that delivers your message and meets your MVPs' needs.
eCornell BRKS162Persuasive Writing for Public Impact0
Technical knowledge and data points alone rarely capture media attention in today's crowded news environment. Written pieces on impactful public initiatives often go unnoticed because they lack the elements that make readers stop scrolling through the noise to read your work. In this course, you will apply persuasive writing techniques to capture media attention, engage your audience, and drive action. By focusing on readers' emotions, needs, and motivations, you'll craft clear, concise content using the four cornerstones of effective media writing: substance, surplus, sequence, and style. You'll tap into key elements of persuasion, including credibility, emotional appeal, and logical argument, while leveraging rhetorical devices and storytelling to create compelling narratives. The course will guide you in customizing your writing for various media formats, such as press releases, op-eds, and newsletters, aligning with the needs and expectations of media professionals. By the end of the course, you'll understand how to consistently produce impactful writing that cuts through the noise, earns media attention, and drives meaningful action from your target audience.
While you may have deep expertise in your initiative, effectively translating technical knowledge into impactful oral communications remains a key challenge for public leaders. This course will help you craft and deliver powerful spoken content that builds influence and amplifies your media presence. You will adopt three essential mindsets to transform ordinary communications into compelling stories: connecting before you communicate, defining your 10% takeaway, and harnessing energy to drive engagement. By incorporating strategic storytelling and rhetorical techniques, you'll create emotional connections that go beyond data points, enabling audiences to visualize your message and driving lasting impact. You will also refine your delivery system by writing specifically for the spoken word and mastering techniques for movement, voice modulation, and physical presence. These skills will empower you to command attention and deliver presentations that move audiences from attention to retention and, ultimately, to action.
Even the most carefully crafted initiative faces a fundamental challenge: People tend to resist change. Those who benefit from the current system often push back the hardest, making the success of your initiative depend less on its content and more on your ability to build strategic support through effective communication. Media engagements are high stakes, requiring you to anticipate and address potential opposition. This course will help you strengthen your initiative by identifying challenges and preparing for media responses, including negative ones. In this course, you will analyze stakeholder interests and motivations to uncover opposing perspectives and craft strategies to transform potential opponents into allies. Building on this foundation, you'll create a powerful network of validators who will strengthen your initiative in the media in four ways: Establish your credibility, refine messages for specific audiences, share powerful personal stories of impact, and create media interest through unexpected allies. Finally, you will weave your validators' stories into your media content to create a compelling narrative that addresses opposition and drives support.
In this course, you will explore the real-world applications of AI while identifying how to evaluate its risks and opportunities across various industries and functions. You ll examine relevant governance frameworks and develop necessary guardrails and oversight measures for safe AI implementation in your organization. Through practical examples and interactive discussions, you'll gain a clearer understanding of how to balance innovation with responsible AI practices. Finally, you will assess both the potential benefits and challenges of AI integration, exploring real-world cases and best practices to develop strategies for implementing appropriate oversight mechanisms. By the conclusion of this course, you will be equipped with the practical tools to evaluate AI opportunities, apply relevant frameworks, and establish effective oversight measures that align with your organization's goals and compliance requirements.
In this course, you will explore the transformative potential of deepfake technology and its innovative applications across various fields, from educational simulations to creative content production. You'll evaluate both the benefits and potential risks of deepfakes, examining how organizations can leverage this technology responsibly while implementing appropriate safeguards. Through real-world examples, you'll analyze strategies for content authentication and consider emerging best practices for maintaining trust in digital communications. Finally, you will familiarize yourself with existing policy considerations and organizational frameworks. When the course concludes, you will be able to weigh the importance of innovation versus security, helping you develop balanced approaches that promote innovation while ensuring the responsible implementation of deepfake technology. AI Risk and Opportunity.
In this course, you will explore the evolving landscape of cybercrime and its far-reaching impacts on individuals, organizations, and governmental institutions. Through real-world case studies, you'll discover how to identify different types of cyber threats and potential consequences across different sectors. You ll also examine critical warning signs and develop strategies, including whom to contact and when, in the event of a cybercrime. Building on this foundation, you will analyze key vulnerabilities and identify relevant cybersecurity best practices for your personal or professional life. Ultimately, this course will provide actionable insights to mitigate cybercrime risks and strengthen your security posture, empowering you to enhance your personal and professional digital security measures. AI Risk and Opportunity
In this course, you will explore the evolving landscape of ransomware and cyber extortion attacks. Through real-world case studies, you ll discover how to determine the differences between ransomware and cyber extortion attacks, understanding their distinct characteristics and overlapping tactics. You ll analyze what drives organizations to pay or refuse ransom demands as well as the short- and long-term implications of these decisions. This practical knowledge will help you better understand the threat landscape and develop informed response strategies. You will also evaluate proven protection and response strategies, including best practices that strengthen your organization's security posture against these threats. Through interactive scenarios and expert insights, you'll develop a comprehensive understanding of how to assess the long-term implications and policies regarding ransomware and cyber extortion. By the end of this course, you ll be able to identify relevant best practices for your personal or professional life for both preventing and responding to ransomware and cyber extortion attempts. AI Risk and Opportunity
eCornell BRKS185Critical Infrastructure, AI, and Cybersecurity0
In this course, you will explore the interconnected landscape of critical infrastructure that powers modern society, from healthcare and financial systems to transportation networks and energy grids.. You'll examine diverse threat actors and their motivations for targeting these vital sectors, discovering how to distinguish between criminal activities, espionage, and acts of war through real-world scenarios and expert insights. Beyond traditional infrastructure, you will discover how emerging technologies reshape our security landscape. As the course progresses, you ll evaluate different policies, frameworks, and resources for improving critical infrastructure cybersecurity, gaining practical knowledge to implement protective measures in your organization. The course extends into emerging frontiers, including IoT networks, VR/AR systems, and space-based technologies, exploring how these innovations both enhance and challenge infrastructure security. The course concludes with a forward-looking analysis of AI's dual role in both emerging threats and defensive capabilities that could impact critical infrastructure systems vital to daily life and national security. AI Risk and Opportunity
