Massachusetts Institute of Technology Courses

Statistical Mechanics I: Statistical Mechanics of Particles

Statistical Mechanics is a probabilistic approach to equilibrium properties of large numbers of degrees of freedom. In this two-semester course, basic principles are examined.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 36 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Statistical Mechanics II: Statistical Physics of Fields

Basic principles are examined in this class, such as the laws of thermodynamics and the concepts of temperature, work, heat, and entropy.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 35 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Atomic and Optical Physics I

This course is the first of a two-semester subject sequence that provides the foundations for contemporary research in selected areas of atomic and optical physics.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 34 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Atomic and Optical Physics II

This is the second of a two-semester subject sequence beginning with Atomic and Optical Physics I (8.421) that provides the foundations for contemporary research in selected areas of atomic and optical physics.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 36 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Effective Field Theory

Effective field theory is a fundamental framework to describe physical systems with quantum field theory.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 36 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Finance Theory I

This course introduces the core theory of modern financial economics and financial management, with a focus on capital markets and investments.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 25 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Win at Texas Hold'em Poker

This short course covers the poker concepts, math concepts, and general concepts needed to play the game of Texas Hold'em on a professional level.

• MIT OpenCourseWare
• 8 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Foundations of Modern Finance II

Learn fundamental principles of modern finance, including valuation models, methods for risk analysis, derivative instruments and investment management.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 10-14 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Mathematical Methods for Quantitative Finance

Learn the mathematical foundations essential for financial engineering and quantitative finance: linear algebra, optimization, probability, stochastic processes, statistics, and applied computational techniques in R.

• edX
• 12 weeks, 10-14 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Career Certificate

Finance

Comprehensive finance program covering modern finance, accounting, quantitative methods, and derivatives. Gain expertise for high-demand finance careers across industries. MIT Sloan-quality curriculum available online.

• edX
• 60 weeks, 10-14 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• $2,250.00
• 4 courses

Career Certificate

Supply Chain Management

Comprehensive program covering analytics, design, technology, and dynamics of supply chain management. Gain expertise through innovative online learning and earn a professional, graduate-level foundation from MIT.

• edX
• 70 weeks, 7-11 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• $1,694.00
• 6 courses

Career Certificate

Statistics and Data Science

Comprehensive program covering probability, statistics, data analysis, and machine learning, providing hands-on training for aspiring data scientists through rigorous MIT-quality coursework.

• edX
• 56 weeks, 10-14 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• $1,500.00
• 2 courses

Career Certificate

Circuits and Electronics

Learn foundational techniques for designing microchips used in modern technology. Explore circuit analysis, amplification, speed optimization, and practical applications in electronics and digital systems.

• edX
• 17 weeks, 6-8 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• $567.00
• 2 courses

Career Certificate

Introductory Mechanics

Comprehensive calculus-based physics series covering kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum, rotational dynamics, and harmonic motion. Equivalent to MIT's first-semester freshman physics course.

• edX
• 46 weeks, 10-12 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• $196.00
• 4 courses

Career Certificate

Introductory Electricity and Magnetism

Explore electric and magnetic fields, forces, circuits, and Maxwell's Equations. Learn to calculate fields, analyze DC circuits, and understand electromagnetic radiation using multivariable calculus.

• edX
• 28 weeks, 11-13 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• $147.00
• 3 courses