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Starcraft Theory and Strategy - 6 Lectures Available

This course will go in-depth in the theory of how war is conducted within the confines of the game Starcraft. There will be lecture on various aspects of the game, from the viewpoint of pure theory to the more computational aspects of how exactly battles are conducted. Calculus and Differential Equations are highly recommended for full understanding of the course.

Darwin College Lecture Series - 6 Lectures Available

The Darwin College Lectures take place on Fridays during Lent term (January to March). The lectures are given at 5.30 p.m. in The Lady Mitchell Hall, Sidgwick Avenue, with an adjacent overflow theatre with live TV coverage. Each lecture is typically attended by 600 people so you must arrive early to ensure a place.

Credit Crisis - 3 Lectures Available

Videos on the causes and effects of the credit crisis/crunch.

Geithner Plan - 1 Lectures Available

Videos on the Geithner Plan to solve the banking crisis.

MIT ESD.290 Special Topics in Supply Chain Management - 16 Lectures Available

This subject presents a range of advanced topics in integrated logistics and supply chain management. The course was conducted in a lecture-discussion format, with participation of corporate executives as guest lecturers. Students prepare industry assessment analyses and make formal classroom presentations.

Valuation and Investing - 2 Lectures Available

Building blocks and case studies on the financial analysis and valuation of public equities.

Venture Capital and Capital Markets - 3 Lectures Available

All of the sources of funding (capital) for a business.

Current Economics - 3 Lectures Available

Discussions of economic topics and how they relate to current events.

Finance - 13 Lectures Available

Videos on finance and macroeconomics

MIT 16.660 Introduction to Lean Six Sigma Methods, IAP 2008 - 14 Lectures Available

This course introduces the fundamental Lean Six Sigma principles that underlay modern continuous improvement approaches for industry, government and other organizations. Lean emerged from the Japanese automotive industry, particularly Toyota, and is focused on the creation of value through the relentless elimination of waste. Six Sigma is a quality system developed at Motorola which focuses on elimination of variation from all processes.