Competitive Strategy and Organization Design Specialization

Paired with humorous elements and illustrating examples, the Competitive Strategy and Organization Design specialization is the ideal choice for curious individuals who enjoy unique learning experiences and innovative teaching approaches. Its style is likely to appeal especially to young, middle-aged and young-at-heart learners.
The specialization is indended for learners interested in engaging in fundamental theories and concepts of strategy and organization and applying these to practice. Employed professionals and management students will benefit from deepening and refreshing their existing knowledge by means of our specialization. Learners with non-business backgrounds will gain valuable additional business insights complementing their existing knowledge.
Participants will learn to understand and analyze
● behavior of organizations in situations in which strategic decisions are interdependent
● strategies to build up and maintain a customer base
● internal workings of an organization as well as its interaction with the outside world, i.e. partners, complementors and competitors
● the design of an effective organization that can compete, grow and adjust flexibly to different environments
This specialization is the only online learning program in which students can learn and laugh at the same time. That said, we are looking forward to learning and laughing with you!

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Strategic Organization Design (Coursera) Coursera
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Strategic Organization Design (Coursera)

Unlock the secrets of creating a powerful organizational framework with Strategic Organization Design, the final course in Coursera’s Competitive Strategy and Organization Design specialization. This course dives deep into internal operations and external interactions to equip you with the tools needed for effective organization design. With more real-world examples and student interaction than ever before, this course will help you understand how to align your company's structure with its strategic goals.

Jun 15th 2026
5-12 Weeks
Competitive Strategy (Coursera) Coursera
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Competitive Strategy (Coursera)

Discover the secrets behind successful firms with our Competitive Strategy course, available on Coursera. This six-module program will equip you with essential tools of game theory to make strategic decisions that lead to competitive advantage. Learn how to navigate complex business environments where your actions directly impact competitors' profits and vice versa.

Jun 1st 2026
5-12 Weeks
Advanced Competitive Strategy (Coursera) Coursera
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Advanced Competitive Strategy (Coursera)

Discover how leading companies maintain a competitive edge by understanding Advanced Competitive Strategy. This comprehensive course explores techniques like increasing switching costs, facilitating strategic lock-ins, and employing price discrimination and product differentiation to boost profits and secure long-term customer loyalty.

Jun 1st 2026
5-12 Weeks
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