Course

MBA 547: Programming in Python

Time limit: 60 days

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Course Description

Python is one of the most beginner-friendly and versatile programming languages, making it the perfect starting point for anyone looking to learn how to code. In this course, you’ll explore the fundamentals of Python programming, including how to install and use Jupyter Notebook, perform arithmetic operations, create and manage variables, and work with lists and tuples to store data. You’ll also learn how to control the flow of your programs using for loops, while loops, and conditional statements, as well as how to create your own functions to simplify tasks.

By the end of this course, you’ll have the skills to write your own Python programs and solve real-world problems. Whether you’re interested in building apps, automating tasks, or analyzing data, this course will give you the foundation you need to succeed. Let’s dive in and start your Python journey!

 

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Install and use Jupyter Notebook to write and run Python code.
  • Perform arithmetic operations, create and manage variables, and store data in lists and tuples.
  • Control the flow of a program using for loops, while loops, and conditional statements.
  • Create your own functions to simplify repetitive tasks and organize code.
  • Apply Python fundamentals to real-world problems such as automating tasks and analyzing data.

Outcome Proficiency Groups

MBA 547 helps you grow in two of the five MyMBA program outcomes:

Strategic Thinking & Decision Making

Use Python to automate tasks and build solutions to real-world business problems.

Analytics & Critical Thinking

Write programs with loops, conditionals, and functions that work through data step by step.

Where This Course Leads

The skills you build here carry forward to the MBA Capstone, where you bring all five outcome proficiency groups together to tackle a contemporary business challenge.