Course Overview

The Behavioral Decision Sciences program at Brown University focuses on understanding how individuals and groups make decisions, blending insights from psychology, economics, and neuroscience. The course aims to equip students with analytical tools to study decision-making processes and apply these insights to real-world problems in policy, business, and beyond. A unique feature of this program is its interdisciplinary approach, allowing students to engage with faculty across multiple departments and participate in cutting-edge research.

Career Prospects

Graduates of this program are well-prepared for careers in fields such as behavioral economics, public policy, marketing, and consulting. The skills developed in data analysis, experimental design, and understanding human behavior are highly sought after in both private and public sectors.

Key Faculty and Staff

While specific faculty names for this concentration may vary, the program is supported by experts from the Department of Cognitive, Linguistic, and Psychological Sciences at Brown, known for their contributions to decision-making research.

Unique Facilities and Partnerships

Students have access to state-of-the-art research facilities, including laboratories for behavioral experiments and neuroimaging. Brown’s collaborative environment also fosters partnerships with other leading institutions and research centers focused on behavioral science.