MIT Discrete Choice Analysis
Introduction
Predicting Individual Behavior and Market Demand, Course taught by Moshe Ben-Akiva, 22-26 Jun 2026
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Posted by: Katie Rosa
MIT Discrete Choice Analysis short course | June 22-26, 2026
Dear Colleagues,
We would like to invite you to a one-week MIT course from June 22-26, 2026:
4.0 Continuing Education Credits (CEUs): The course includes 22.5 hours of lectures, 7.5 hours of computer labs, and may be accompanied by a letter in support of ECTS credit transfer.
Discrete choice models are used in many fields such as economics, engineering, environmental management, marketing, urban planning, and transportation. The course is designed for modelers who wish to acquire in-depth knowledge of the latest developments. It is intended for both academics and professionals.
The course covers: alternative models including Logit, Probit, Nested Logit, Multivariate Extreme Value, discrete and continuous Logit Mixtures and Hybrid Choice Models; and alternative estimation methods including simulated maximum likelihood, Hierarchical Bayes, instrumental variable methods and random effects in panel data. Recent additions to the course include Foundations of Stated Preference Elicitation: Consumer Behavior and Choice-based Conjoint Analysis by Moshe Ben-Akiva, Daniel McFadden and Kenneth Train, estimation of flexible model specifications using machine learning methods and online applications for optimization and personalization. Each day of this course consists of lectures followed by a computer lab to apply the lectured methods with open-source software and data sets. Initial lectures and lab session review required fundamental concepts.
One full-tuition scholarship will be awarded to an outstanding doctoral student with an application deadline of April 30, 2026. Partial scholarships (50%) are available for junior faculty, postdocs, and doctoral students.
The course will be taught in a hybrid format with in-person and live online cohorts attending simultaneously. Additional information is available . We appreciate your help in making people aware of this unique opportunity to study this summer at MIT.
Thanks,
Moshe Ben-Akiva