Course # 30538 Section Number 1 Day(s) M- W Time(s) 9:00am-10:20am Term Winter 2026 Specialization Data Analytics Course Instructor Maggie Shi Syllabus Syllabus 10/2/24 Must have taken PPHA 30537 Data and Programming for Public Policy or obtain instructor consent to enroll. This course is one of three required courses in the data science specialization at Harris. This specialization is designed to train you to work in the rapidly-expanding field of data analytics after graduation. Although the course is designed for students pursuing the Master of Public Policy degree, other Harris graduate programs, and undergraduates are welcome to enroll as well. This course will be taught in the Python programming language. Previously named Data and Programming for Public Policy II. Notes This course was previously named Data and Programming for Public Policy II. Attendance at lab sections is required for this course. Course Prerequisite In order to register for this course you must have taken PPHA 30537 Recent News More news Q&A: Assistant Professor Erin Kelley on Her Work in Program Evaluation, International Development, and With the World Bank Wed., July 09, 2025 University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Policy and Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth Launch New Pathbreaking Master’s Program in Climate and Energy Policy Tue., July 08, 2025 Provost Katherine Baicker Appointed Emmett Dedmon Distinguished Service Professor Thu., July 03, 2025 Upcoming Events More events Get to Know Harris! Public Sector Scholarship: A Conversation with Ranjan Daniels Tue., July 15, 2025 | 12:00 PM Civic Leadership Academy 2026 Virtual Information Session Wed., July 16, 2025 | 12:00 PM Bridging Capital and Communities: Integrating Impact Investing, Real Estate Development, and Public Policy Thu., July 17, 2025 | 7:00 PM