Data, Democracy and Development
An attempt to bridge the gap and foster a culture of data driven investigation of social policies keeping constitutional values in mind
The set of courses will orient you to think about data as an essential part of building empathy and democratic values. We ensure you have the requisite tools for data collection, analysis, presentation, and dissemination so that you can construct the right platforms and build technologies that embody democratic principles. These courses will foster a culture of investigation with data, keeping in mind questions of ethics and politics.
Courses
Development as Freedom
Minor
Build a broad based perspective on poverty, inequality, social policies and constitutional principles using the capabilities approach.
Introduction to Programming and Basic Data Analysis
Minor
This course is designed to equip students to build important skills and create a culture of evidence-based investigation.
Information Systems Design
Minor
The third course is a systems design course
Statistical Principles
Minor
Builds on the existing knowledge of students from the previous courses on Python Programming for Data Analysis, and Development as Freedom.
Politics & Ethics of Data
Minor
Final course in the sequence of DDD track
Internship: Data Democracy & Development
Internship
A semester-long engagement and will count for 12 credits in the final year