E450 Game Theory and Industrial Organization

Game Theory and Industrial Organization (E450a and E450b)

Registration

You will get the password for the Ilias folders for our course "Game Theory and Industrial Organization" in the upcoming winter term in the first lecture.

Eligible candidates	1. Y. Master students
Lecture	Time: Fridays, 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Room: E 03, Mohlstr. 36 Start: 17.10.2025
Credits	Depending on the course version (6 in E450a; 9 in E450b)
Prerequisites	Knowledge of mathematical methods for economic analysis. It is strongly recommended to attend the refresher courses E457 Principles of Game Theory (course blocked over the first three weeks of the semester) and S414 Advanced Mathematical Methods (block seminar prior to the start of the semester).
Examination	Written exam
Tutorial	Time: Fridays, 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Room: E 03, Mohlstr. 36 Start: 24.10.2025
Colloquium	Time: Fridays 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Room: E 03, Mohlstr. 36 Registration: Monday October 20, 10 a.m. unitl Thursday October 23, 10 a.m. through Ilias Program: pdf
Complementary course	Master Seminar (E550)

Course Versions

This course can be taken in two different versions.

The version E450a consists only of the lecture. Students may visit the lecture and the tutorial (no compulsory attendance). The number of ECTS in this version amounts to 6. There is no application procedure for E450a. This version is not eligible for students of the Master program Management & Economics.

The version E450b additionally includes a colloquium (obligatory attendance). Students may visit the lecture and the tutorial (no compulsory attendance); to visit each session of the colloquium and give a presentation in the colloquium. The number of ECTS in this version amounts to 9. There is an online registration procedure for E450b (see below). This version is eligible for students of the Master program Management & Economics.