How to Prevent Slacking on Simulation Group Projects Most students know the frustration of a classmate who won’t carry their weight in a group project. Unfortunately, business simulations aren’t immune from this issue. Students become demotivated when their team doesn’t…
No More Boring Classes: Exercises for Operations Management Classes
Operations management is a tough subject to teach. Unlike marketing and management, which students have often encountered as consumers or working in front-end positions, operations management is unseen by most consumers.
Registration Open for Latin American Entrepreneurship Tournament
Registration Open for Latin American Entrepreneurship Tournament This fall, business students across Latin America will enter a fierce competition to build the ultimate bicycle company. They’ll design brands, launch ad campaigns, oversee production, and manage finances—all inside a Marketplace Simulations…
Aligning Students’ Actions and Values Through the Conscious Capitalism Simulation
Aligning Students’ Actions and Values Through Business Simulations More than two-thirds of prospective MBA students say it’s important that they attend a school that actively supports and incorporates sustainability into the academic experience. However, those same students often struggle when…
What Are Business Simulation Games, and How Can They Help Prepare Your Students?
School can teach students a wide variety of skills. However, most of the time, they’re learning theory and concepts. That’s helpful but only if students are given the opportunity to actually apply what they’re learning. Application can help them solidify…
Case Study: Business Simulations Give Engineering Students a New Perspective
Case Study: Business Simulations Give Engineering Students a New Perspective Most engineers know simulations as tools to predict component behavior. However, few realize how simulations can help them work with colleagues across their organizations. In this case study, we’ll explore…
Conscious Capitalism ‘Gets It Done’ at University of Toronto
Conscious Capitalism ‘Gets It Done’ at University of Toronto Today’s students are passionate about responsible management principles. Yet, without practical experience, graduates can struggle to apply these principles consistently. As Dr. John O’Dwyer tells his students at the University of…
Challenging MBAs with the Conscious Capitalism Business Simulation
Challenging MBAs with the Conscious Capitalism Business Simulation When it comes to teaching societal impact, it’s not enough to give students the right answers. Accrediting bodies want to see that students are fully engaged with societal impact issues. How can…
Marketplace Simulations Updates: Winter 2024
Marketplace Simulations Updates: February 2024 It’s a new year with exciting new developments at Marketplace Simulations! We can’t wait for you to experience this new batch of updates. As always, you can contact our support team with any questions, suggestions,…
Microsimulations Win Gold in Serious Play Awards
Microsimulations Win Gold in Serious Play Awards We are proud to announce that Marketplace Microsimulations has received a gold medal in the 2023 International Serious Play Awards. The International Serious Play Awards honor outstanding educational and training products that incorporate…