Decision Science for International Relations

Course Number: 84-669

Decision science studies how people make decisions, in order to learn from their wisdom and help them to do better.  The course focuses decision science on high-stakes decisions in health, safety, environment, technology, and national security.  It recognizes that experts are people, too, and examines the strengths and weaknesses of their judgments and analyses. It provides opportunities to think together about these challenging decisions.

Academic Year: 2025-2026
Semester(s): Fall
Units: 12
Prerequisite(s): Some statistics experience
Location(s): Pittsburgh