Program Overview

Program Overview

The program provided is CS50’s Computer Science for Business, an introduction to computer science and tech literacy for business professionals. This course is designed for managers, product managers, founders, and decision-makers, taking a top-down approach to emphasize mastery of high-level concepts and design decisions.

Program Details

• Course Length: 6 weeks
• Time Commitment: 2-6 hours a week
• Faculty: Featuring faculty from Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
• Enrollment: Available for individual enrollment
• Class Schedule: Jan 1-Dec 31, 2025
• Certificate Price: $299

Learning Outcomes

• Understand computational thinking and programming languages
• Learn about internet technologies and web development
• Explore technology stacks and cloud computing

Course Delivery

• Platform: edX
• Format: Self-Guided
• Benefits:
  • Learn from Harvard faculty
  • Complete the course on your own time
  • Receive a certificate upon completion, which can be added to your resume
  • Become part of the Harvard Community

Enrollment Options

Audit or Pursue a Verified Certificate

• Verified Certificate: Costs $299, provides unlimited access to full course materials, activities, tests, and forums. Learners who earn a passing grade can receive a certificate.
• Audit: Free, offers access to select course material, activities, tests, and forums. Note that this track does not provide a certificate for learners who earn a passing grade.

Faculty Information

David J. Malan

• Title: Gordon McKay Professor of the Practice of Computer Science, Harvard University
• Affiliations: Member of the Faculty of Education in the Graduate School of Education, teaches at Harvard Business School, Harvard Law School, Harvard Extension School, and Harvard Summer School
• Notable Course: Teaches Computer Science 50 (CS50), one of Harvard University's largest courses, Yale University's largest courses, and edX's largest MOOC.