Games and Finance
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Games and Finance

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Program Details

  • Language: English
  • Fees: €900
  • Study Mode: Full-time / Part-time
  • Registration Deadline: Q4: September 30th, 2026
  • Entry requirements:
    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • Basic computer literacy
    • English Level B1 (CEFR) or equivalent

Study Access

Pay for one quarter and have access to the learning materials for 6 months, with the option to extend access if needed.

Program Coordinator

Prof. Dr. Thomas Staubitz
Prof. Dr. Thomas Staubitz

About This Course

This module introduces students to common algorithms used in financial markets in a playful way. The students learn about the mechanisms of the stock market by creating games that are implementing theses algorithms. The game itself is mostly a vehicle to understand and apply theses algorithms in a profound way. Students will first learn about the basics of game design and game theory. They will then design an early game prototype that already sets the necessary game mechanisms and can be played without the knowledge about the financial algorithms, e.g. using random approaches such as dice, etc. Then the students learn about actual financial algorithms and in the following implement them in their game design by replacing the random approaches. They first do that for an analog game and later for a digital version of the game. Finally, the students compare and evaluate different approaches, collect their findings and present the results to the other participants in the form of a product pitch.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the fundamental principles of game design for financial applications.
  • Analyze mechanics and rules.
  • Develop a prototype of a financial game.
  • Analyze strategies available to the players.
  • Apply the findings to real financial markets.

Study Programs

This course is mandatory for the following study programs.

  • MBA Financial Technology

The course is mandatory for MBA Financial Technology, therefore, not be selected as an elective.

Micro-Degree

  • This course is offered as a micro degree.
  • German UDS Micro Degrees are compatible with the European MOOC Consortiums Common Micro Credentials Framework.
  • Micro Degrees will be rewarded with an equivalent of 4 ECTS.
  • Micro Degrees are offered to non-regular students and require a fee of €900.

Prerequisites

None

General Information

  • Teaching Format: Experience
  • Total Workload MBA: 100h (30h/70h) / 4 ECTS
  • Total Workload Micro Degree: 125h (40h/85h) / Equivalent to 4 ECTS
  • Module coordinators: Prof. Dr. Thomas Staubitz & Prof. Dr. Günter Schmidt

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