Applications of System Dynamics
As taught in: Spring 2004
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.)
Instructors:
Prof. James Hines
MIT Course Number:
15.875
Level:
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.
