Managerial Economics

Certificate Course - Management & Leadership - MM_MSc.3.2.I26

Date Apr 07, 2027
Duration 1 day
Location On campus - Karlsruhe
Language English
ECTS upon request
Cost 990 €

Course prerequisites - No formal prerequisites, but basic knowledge of probability theory and calculus will be helpful.

Discover what this course is all about

Fundamentals 

Understand key factors influencing labour supply and workplace incentives, including economic and behavioural foundations.

Technology

Analyze behavioural economics tools and models used to study decision-making and design effective organizational incentives.

Applications

Apply insights to organizational design, improving incentive systems and workforce management based on behavioural principles.

What you'll explore

  • Analyze the demand for leisure time and examine the structure of labor supply, focusing on how individuals allocate time between work and leisure.
  • Explore symmetric and asymmetric information models to understand how information differences affect labor market outcomes and decision-making.
  • Evaluate efficiency wage theories and compare monetary and non-monetary incentives in shaping employee motivation and productivity.
  • Assess job market signaling mechanisms and their role in conveying information about skills, productivity, and worker quality.

 

Your key takeaways

  • Understand fundamental concepts of microeconomic theory and behavioural economics relevant to organizational and contract design.
  • Infer behavioural implications of these theories and apply them to real-world organizational and contractual contexts.

 

Taught by recognized experts in Managerial Economics

Benefit from the knowledge of leading specialists with extensive experience in research and industry. Their deep expertise guarantees a course of outstanding academic and practical quality.

 

Prof. Dr. Clemens Puppe

Prof. Dr. Clemens Puppe is a professor of economics at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and teaches at the HECTOR School of Engineering and Management. His research focuses on microeconomic theory, decision theory, and social choice, with an emphasis on behavioral aspects of economic decision-making. He has published widely in leading journals and contributes to executive education by linking economic theory with practical applications in organizations.

Who should attend

This course is particularly beneficial for professionals in the following fields

  • Economics and business professionals 
    Analysts, consultants, and specialists applying microeconomic reasoning to managerial decision-making and market analysis.
  • Corporate management and strategy professionals
    Managers and business leaders using economic principles to guide pricing, incentives, and organizational design.
  • Market and policy analysts 
    Professionals working on competition analysis, regulation, and strategic interaction, focusing on decision-making under uncertainty and information asymmetries.
  • Professionals in decision-making and planning roles
    Professionals at the interface of economics and management, engaged in resource allocation, contract design, and incentive systems.
  • Early-career professionals and researchers
    Graduates, PhD candidates, and academic staff in economics, business, or related fields seeking to strengthen managerial economics competencies.

Advance your career with KIT-level expertise

Benefit from the reputation of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) while gaining practical skills, flexible learning opportunities, and a recognized certificate to support your long-term professional growth.

Flexibility

Gain focused expertise in a specific field without committing to a full degree program, allowing you to build relevant knowledge efficiently and integrate learning seamlessly into your professional routine.

Relevance

Benefit from high-quality academic content combined with practical insights, delivered by experienced experts, supporting continuous, lifelong learning while ensuring direct applicability in real-world scenarios.

Advancement

Enhance your professional profile with a recognized certificate, demonstrating your commitment to ongoing development and supporting your career with tangible, verifiable credentials.

 

About HECTOR School

HECTOR School, the Technology Business School of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), is a leading provider of executive education in technology-driven fields.