Dr. David Malan

Professor

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Biography

David Malan is a Gordon McKay Professor of the Practice of Computer Science at Harvard University. As a Faculty Associate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society, he is known for teaching CS50, Harvard's largest course and one of the most popular MOOCs globally, with over 6.7 million registrants. His teaching extends to Harvard Law School and other divisions, including the Graduate School of Education. Known for leveraging technology in education, Malan's courses are freely available through OpenCourseWare and have amassed more than 2.1 million views on YouTube. Beyond academia, he operates the Regent Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts, a historic venue dedicated to the performing arts and to fostering a community-centric mission through high-quality productions.

Research Interests

Courses

CS50

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).