ERIC Number: EJ1169805
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
Pages: 10
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Using Simulation to Develop Entrepreneurial Skills and Mind-Set: An Exploratory Case Study
Costin, Yvonne; O'Brien, Michael P.; Slattery, Darina M.
International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, v30 n1 p136-145 2018
Entrepreneurs need to develop a range of skills to be successful, including skills in decision making, risk management, problem solving, communication, and teamwork. Games and simulations are increasingly being used in both academia and business to encourage such skills development. This paper describes a business simulation module whereby postgraduate students use a game to simulate managing and operating a business. The game replicates real-world scenarios, thereby providing an innovative and contextualized learning environment. This paper presents extracts from students' reflective essays, which describe various learning outcomes. The paper concludes with some guidelines for teachers considering integrating game-based learning into their curricula to facilitate skills development, as well as recommendations for future research.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Graduate Students, Business Administration Education, Entrepreneurship, Teaching Methods, Educational Games, Computer Games, Computer Simulation, Business Skills, Skill Development, Case Studies, Formative Evaluation, Data Analysis, Essays, Decision Making Skills, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Risk Management
International Society for Exploring Teaching and Learning. Web site: http://www.isetl.org/ijtlhe
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Ireland
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