The terms complex systems and complexity are used very broadly across an ever expanding set of social sciences, ranging from economics, management , sociology, and education. In the last few years, robust and well-proven quantitative methods and models have been developed to describe and analyse complex systems. However, these methods are often not known in any depth to social scientists intending to study complex systems. This is a serious limitation which may prevent the researcher from reaching beyond a purely quantitative description and analysis.

We, therefore, offer a two-level course aimed at building capacity in complex systems and complexity theory within the social science community. This course will build upon York Centre for Complex Systems Analysis (YCCSA) established research, consultancy, and teaching.