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Strategy and Game Theory for Management

Strategy and Game Theory for Management is an intermediate-level online course from Coursera in Management. It is structured in 5 modules with 4 stated learning outcomes, over 31h 57m. Learners rate it 4.7/5 from 311 ratings on Coursera.

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★★★★★4.7(311 reviews) English

Course highlights

Provider Coursera
Duration 31h 57m
Level Intermediate
Mode Self-paced
Language English
Certificate Yes — shareable certificate
Rating 4.7★ (311 reviews)
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What you’ll learn

Your decisions will impact others and others’ decisions impact you. So, how do we anticipate other people’s decisions in our decision making?
It helps you understand the world around you from a fresh perspective. (Refer to the questions in the course description)
It helps refine your thinking on dealing with uncertainty and decision-making
You can develop skills like structured problem-solving and strategic thinking

Level and time commitment

Coursera lists this course at Intermediate level.
It assumes you already have the basics of the subject and want to go deeper, rather than starting from zero.
What the provider says you need first:
  • Working professionals, senior level managers, entrepreneurs, early professionals, and graduate students.
Time commitment: 31h 57m.
It is self-paced, so that figure is the material, not a fixed schedule.

Skills you’ll gain

Organizational ChangeMarket DynamicsMergers & AcquisitionsNegotiationCritical ThinkingBusiness EconomicsBusiness StrategyBehavioral EconomicsRisk ManagementCulture TransformationInnovationProblem Solving

What this course covers

5 modules

The 5-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 31h 57m.

Module 1 · Week 1: Why People Don't Cooperate?
Module 2 · Week 2: Nash Equilibrium
Module 3 · Week 3: Sequential Games
Module 4 · Week 4: Games when there is Uncertainty in Information
Module 5 · Peer Review Assignment

What learners rate it

4.7
★★★★★
311 ratings

Rated 4.7/5 by 311 learners on Coursera (checked 7 Nov 2026).

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Common questions

How much does Strategy and Game Theory for Management cost?

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Does Strategy and Game Theory for Management come with a certificate?

Yes — Coursera lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.

How long does Strategy and Game Theory for Management take?

Coursera lists it at 31h 57m. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.

Is Strategy and Game Theory for Management suitable for beginners?

Coursera lists it at Intermediate level, so it assumes some grounding in the subject already. If you are starting from zero, a beginner-level course in the same topic is the better entry point.

What does Strategy and Game Theory for Management cover?

It is organised into 5 modules, starting with Week 1: Why People Don't Cooperate? and going on to Week 2: Nash Equilibrium, Week 3: Sequential Games, Week 4: Games when there is Uncertainty in Information, Peer Review Assignment. The full outline is on this page.

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