Carlos III University of Madrid

This course discusses different concepts of numerical analysis including algorithms, stability, accuracy, and efficiency. Topics include: errors, algorithms, and estimates; nonlinear equations and nonlinear systems; methods for linear systems of equations; polynomial interpolation-- Lagrange, Hermite, piecewise, and splines; numerical quadrature and differentiation.

Prerequisites: Linear Algebra, Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus, and Programming.  

This course uses economic models and data-analysis techniques to study the demand and supply of education. It analyzes the role of education in economic development, the effects and reasons for the role of the public sector in education, and answers to the key questions about current education policies. Other topics include: education policy, theoretical foundations and proper methodology for estimating demand and supply models, the main results and limitations of existing empirical research and evidence, the production and quality of education, and the financing of compulsory and higher education. Previous coursework in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and applied economics is required.

This course provides an analysis of communication and information in the contemporary world. It covers terminology, concepts and main theories, as well as practical implications in the field.

This course analyzes, from an interdisciplinary perspective, the social, political, legal, and economic problems within International Studies. Students select a research question that seeks to respond to a real legal, economic, social, or political problem and then develop a research project to present at the end of the term.

This course offers a study of the fundamentals of business management and organization for future engineers. It offers an introduction to private companies and their institutional, legal, and environmental framework. The course discusses the role of engineering and engineers in business management. Other topics include: financial management; strategic management; marketing and sales management; human resource management; role of engineering and engineers in business administration.