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Blekinge Institute of Technology
Department of Industrial Economics

Revision: 2
Reg.no: BTH-4.1.14-0405-2026


Course syllabus

Industrial Organization

Industrial Organization

6 credits (6 högskolepoäng)

Course code: IY2634
Main field of study: Industrial Economics and Management
Disciplinary domain: Technology
Education level: Second-cycle
Specialization: A1N - Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements

Language of instruction: English
Applies from: 2026-04-20
Approved: 2026-04-20

1. Descision

This course is established by Dean 2023-05-31. The course syllabus is approved by Head of Department of Industrial Economics 2026-04-20 and applies from 2026-04-20.

2. Entry requirements

Admission to the course requires completed courses in Microeconomics for Decision Markers 6 credits and Mathematical statistics, 6 credits. In addition, taken courses of 12 credits in Industrial Economics and Management. is required. English 6.

3. Objective and content

3.1 Objective

The course aims to develop the student’s knowledge of industrial organization, with a focus on how market structures, cost structures, technological conditions and strategic choices affect competition and market outcomes. The course also aims to develop the student’s ability to use central theoretical frameworks and basic empirical tools to analyze market power, firm strategies – such as product differentiation, pricing and advertising – and strategic interaction between firms under different competitive conditions.

3.2 Content

  • Theoretical frameworks in industrial organization
  • Firms and their cost structures
  • Market structures and competition
  • Production technologies and product differentiation
  • Business practices, strategies and firm behavior
  • Game theory and strategic interaction
  • Asymmetric information and market frictions
  • Sources and consequences of market power, with particular emphasis on market frictions
  • Public policy, regulation and their effects on markets

4. Learning outcomes

The following learning outcomes are examined in the course:

4.1. Knowledge and understanding

On completion of the course, the student will be able to:

  • account for central concepts, theories and models in industrial organization explain how market structures, cost conditions, product differentiation and strategic interaction affect firm behavior and market outcomes
  • describe how market power, asymmetric information and regulation affect competition and welfare

4.2. Competence and skills

On completion of the course, the student will be able to:

  • apply theoretical frameworks and models in industrial organization to analyze market structures, firm strategies and competitive conditions
  • use basic empirical tools to analyze competition, market power and market outcomes
  • analyze strategic interaction between firms using basic game-theoretical reasoning

4.3. Judgement and approach

On completion of the course, the student will be able to:

  • assess how market power, firm strategies and regulation affect consumer welfare and economic efficiency

5. Learning activities

The learning activities in the course consist of lectures presenting the theoretical frameworks. The lectures are supplemented by teacher-led discussions that encourage critical reflection on market structure, firm behavior, competition, market power, as well as competition policy and regulatory issues. In addition, the course includes calculation exercises and problem-solving activities in which students apply theoretical models and empirical methods. The course also includes a group project assignment.

6. Assessment and grading

Modes of examinations of the course

Code Module Credit Grade
2610 On-Campus Examination 3 credits AF
2620 Project Assignment 3 credits GU

The course will be graded A Excellent, B Very good, C Good, D Satisfactory, E Sufficient, FX Failed result, a little more work required, F Fail.

The examiner may carry out oral follow-up of written examinations.

The information before the start of the course states the assessment criteria and make explicit in which modes of examination that the learning outcomes are assessed.

An examiner can, after consulting the Disability Advisor at BTH, decide on a customized examination form for a student with a long-term disability to be provided with an examination equivalent to one given to a student who is not disabled.

7. Course evaluation

The course evaluation should be carried out in line with BTH:s course evaluation template and process.

8. Restrictions regarding degree

The course can form part of a degree but not together with another course the content of which completely or partly corresponds with the contents of this course.

9. Course literature and other materials of instruction

Carlton, D. & Perloff, J. (Latest edition). Modern industrial organization. Pearson Education.

Scientific articles and other written material of a maximum of 200 pages.