Strategy and Game Theory for Management
Strategy mastery: game theory + competitive analysis. Make smart moves, predict outcomes & win markets. #BusinessStrategy
Strategy mastery: game theory + competitive analysis. Make smart moves, predict outcomes & win markets. #BusinessStrategy
This comprehensive course explores game theory and its practical applications in business management and strategy. Developed by IIMA's award-winning faculty member Prof. Viswanath Pingali, it takes an intuitive approach to understanding how people make decisions in situations where choices affect each other. The course covers essential concepts like Nash Equilibrium, sequential games, and decision-making under uncertainty. Through real-world examples and practical applications, students learn to analyze price wars, market dynamics, digital platforms, and strategic cooperation. Emphasizing behavioral economics insights and structured problem-solving, this course equips professionals with tools to navigate complex business scenarios and make optimal strategic decisions.
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What you'll learn
Analyze strategic interactions and anticipate others' decisions in business contexts
Apply game theory frameworks to real-world business scenarios
Understand the dynamics of cooperation and competition in markets
Develop structured approaches to complex strategic problems
Master decision-making in uncertain environments
Analyze market dynamics and competitive behavior
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
5.4 Hours PreRecorded video
18 assignments
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There are 5 modules in this course
The course provides a comprehensive understanding of game theory and its applications in business strategy. Through five modules, students explore fundamental concepts like Nash Equilibrium, sequential games, and decision-making under uncertainty. The curriculum emphasizes practical applications in business scenarios, including price wars, digital markets, and strategic cooperation. Using an intuitive approach rather than heavy mathematics, the course helps professionals develop structured problem-solving skills and strategic thinking capabilities.
Why People Don't Cooperate?
Module 1 · 4 Hours to complete
Nash Equilibrium
Module 2 · 5 Hours to complete
Sequential Games
Module 3 · 5 Hours to complete
Games when there is Uncertainty in Information
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
Peer Review Assignment
Module 5 · 12 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Distinguished Economics Scholar and Game Theory Expert at IIM Ahmedabad
Viswanath Pingali brings exceptional academic credentials and practical expertise to his role at IIM Ahmedabad, holding a Ph.D. in Economics from Northwestern University and an MS in Quantitative Statistics from ISI. His teaching portfolio includes core and elective courses in the flagship 2-year MBA and 1-year PGPX programs, where his excellence in teaching earned him the SRK Distinguished PGPX Faculty Award in 2019. His research interests span applied game theory, econometrics, and behavioral economics, resulting in 17 published journal articles co-authored with prominent national and global scholars. His practical impact extends beyond academia through extensive consulting and training engagements with major corporations including Google, ONGC, Tata Motors, Competition Commission of India (CCI), Mahindra, and leading Indian law firms. His work combines rigorous academic research with practical applications, making him a valued contributor to both academic literature and industry practice. His expertise in competition policy, regulatory economics, and market design has made him a sought-after consultant for both private sector organizations and government bodies, while his teaching effectiveness has consistently earned high praise from students across programs.
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