Social Sciences

Social Sciences is an umbrella term for academic disciplines that study society and human behavior, including sociology, anthropology, economics, and political science to name a few. Coursera's Social Sciences catalogue helps you understand the complexities of human societies, their interactions, and social institutions. You'll learn to apply quantitative and qualitative research methods, to examine social phenomena and make informed conclusions. Moreover, you'll learn about the socioeconomic, political, and cultural drivers of social change. This knowledge will enhance your ability to work in diverse fields including public policy, education, social work, and international relations.
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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Skills you'll gain: Mitigation, Risk Control, Hazard Analysis, Hydrology, Vulnerability, Physical Science, Research, Environmental Monitoring, Case Studies, Social Sciences, Simulation and Simulation Software

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    Skills you'll gain: Operations Management, Process Design, Operational Excellence, Business Operations, Operational Efficiency, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Strategic Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Business Ethics, Marketing Psychology, Marketing, Global Marketing, Social Sciences, International Relations, Culture, Business Management, Sustainable Business

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    Skills you'll gain: Anthropology, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Psychology, Education and Training, Science and Research, Ancient History, Neurology, Legal Proceedings

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Socioeconomics, World History, Sociology, Trend Analysis, Data Analysis, Big Data, Research, Higher Education, Political Sciences, Case Studies

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Adaptation, Persuasive Communication, Environmental Issue, Media and Communications, Environmental Policy, Climate Change Mitigation, Social Sciences, Scientific Methods, Environmental Resource Management, Political Sciences, Environmental Science, Hydrology, Energy and Utilities

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    Skills you'll gain: Higher Education, Education and Training, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public History, Social Sciences, Socioeconomics, Curriculum Development, Cultural Diversity, Case Law, Governance

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Skills you'll gain: Political Sciences, Policy Analysis, Social Sciences, Social Justice, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    National Taiwan University

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, World History, Interpersonal Communications, Storytelling, Psychology

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    Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Global Marketing, Social Sciences, International Relations, Business Management, Business, Political Sciences, Business Economics, Corporate Sustainability, Business Strategy, Cultural Diversity, Corporate Strategy, Economics, Economic Development

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    Skills you'll gain: Culture, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Qualitative Research, European History, Economics, World History, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Political Sciences

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Mitigation, Risk Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation, Business Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Resource Management, Persuasive Communication, Environmental Issue, Media and Communications, Environmental Policy, Social Sciences, Environment, Scientific Methods, Vulnerability, Political Sciences, Community Development, Policy Analysis, Water Resource Management

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