Introduction to Strategic Thinking and Game Theory
( 30 Modules )
Module #1 Introduction to Strategic Thinking Overview of strategic thinking, its importance, and relevance in real-world decision-making
Module #2 Defining Strategic Thinking Key concepts, principles, and frameworks of strategic thinking
Module #3 Game Theory Fundamentals Introduction to game theory, types of games, and key concepts (strategies, payoffs, Nash equilibrium)
Module #4 Types of Games Cooperative and non-cooperative games, zero-sum and non-zero-sum games, and their applications
Module #5 Nash Equilibrium Definition, computation, and interpretation of Nash equilibrium in strategic games
Module #6 Dominant Strategies Identification and application of dominant strategies in game theory
Module #7 Prisoners Dilemma Classic game theory example:Prisoners Dilemma, its implications, and real-world applications
Module #8 Mixed Strategies Definition, computation, and interpretation of mixed strategies in game theory
Module #9 Sequential Games Introduction to sequential games, extensive form, and decision trees
Module #10 Simultaneous Games Introduction to simultaneous games, normal form, and Nash equilibrium
Module #11 Game Trees and Decision Trees Visual representation of strategic decisions:game trees and decision trees
Module #12 auctions and Bidding Strategies Introduction to auctions, types of auctions, and bidding strategies
Module #13 Negotiation and Bargaining Strategic thinking in negotiation and bargaining, including Nash bargaining solution
Module #14 Strategic Thinking in Business Applications of game theory and strategic thinking in business decision-making
Module #15 Strategic Thinking in Politics and International Relations Applications of game theory and strategic thinking in politics and international relations
Module #16 Strategic Thinking in Economics Applications of game theory and strategic thinking in economics, including oligopoly and oligopsony
Module #17 Behavioral Game Theory Integrating insights from psychology and behavioral economics into game theory
Module #18 Evolutionary Game Theory Applications of evolutionary principles to game theory, including evolutionary stability
Module #19 Computational Game Theory Using computational methods and algorithms to analyze and solve games
Module #20 Case Studies in Strategic Thinking Real-world examples and case studies of strategic thinking and game theory in action
Module #21 Ethics and Strategic Thinking Ethical considerations in strategic thinking and game theory, including fairness and justice
Module #22 Strategic Thinking in Everyday Life Applications of strategic thinking and game theory in personal and daily decision-making
Module #23 Advanced Topics in Game Theory Selected advanced topics in game theory, including mechanism design and auctions
Module #24 Incorporating Uncertainty and Risk Strategic thinking under uncertainty and risk, including decision analysis and prospect theory
Module #25 Multiparty Games and Coalitions Strategic thinking in multiparty games, including coalition formation and stability
Module #26 Information and Signaling Strategic thinking about information and signaling, including Bayesian games and signaling equilibria
Module #27 Mechanism Design Designing mechanisms and institutions to achieve desirable outcomes, including auction design
Module #28 Applications in Computer Science and AI Game theory and strategic thinking in computer science and artificial intelligence, including machine learning and multi-agent systems
Module #29 Advanced Methods and Tools Advanced methods and tools for analyzing and solving games, including linear programming and dynamic programming
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Introduction to Strategic Thinking and Game Theory career
