Carlos III University of Madrid

This course offers a study of ordinary differential equations (ODEs). Topics include: origins of ODEs in applications; first order equations; linear order equations, higher order, and linear differential systems; existence, uniqueness, and continuation of solutions; resolution of ODE with power series; nonlinear equations-- autonomous systems, phase plane, classification of critical points, and stability theorems.

This course offers a study of advanced Big Data analytics. Topics include: e-business and market trends; supply chain management; enterprise resource planning and customer relationship management; applications of advanced Big Data analytics.

This course analyzes and discusses the fundamental ethical dilemmas of this generation and the use of technology in today's society. In the second half of the course, students participate in debates on related topics and issues.

Topics in this marketing and sales management course include: today's client; contemporary sales; CRM, sales technology and analysis; market research and messaging; negotiation and closing; territory organization; recruitment, selection, and training; motivation of sellers; remuneration and evaluation of sales; international sales prospects.

The course explores the geopolitics of borders in today's world. Topics include: defining, drawing, and managing borders; borders of the Spanish state.

This course discusses machine learning and its uses in business decision-making. Topics include: data extraction and exploration; basic models for classification and regression; training, hyper-parameter tuning, model evaluation, pre-processing; feature selection and generation; advanced models for classification and regression; unsupervised learning.

This course offers a study of the key aspects and concepts of mechanism and machine science (MMS). Topics include: fundamental mechanisms and passive resistances; cams; spur gears; gear trains; machine regulation-- flywheels, balancing; shocks and percussions in kinematic pairs; analytical mechanics applied to mechanisms; helical cylindrical gears, bevel, and hypoid gears; spatial mechanisms.

This course offers a study of the principles of finance. Topics include: financial economics; financial mathematics; investment appraisal; fixed income securities; risk and return; portfolio theory; capital asset pricing model; derivatives products.

This course is divided into two parts: entrepreneurship and small business management. In part one, it focuses on evaluating business opportunities, developing business ideas, and creating a business plan. In part two, it focuses on factors related to small and medium-sized firms (SMEs) such as human resources management, financing, and growth.

This course examines the main theoretical approaches and discussions of the sociology of the educational system. It analyzes the main indicators and educational data for Spain and other countries. This course looks at educational policies and the assessment of the education system. It explores the relationship between social structure, economy, culture, and the educational system. Topics include: education as a socialization process; the social functions of the school; origins and evolution of the Spanish educational system; the provision of education and educational policies; reform and innovation in teaching; factors affecting education-- processes and education results, international assessments of educational performance and international studies on education, education and inequality, and education and employment in Spain; evaluation of the Spanish educational system-- main problems and major challenges; case studies of educational systems in advanced societies and in Latin America.