Business Education: Developing Professional Competences through Gaming

Abstract

Abstract-The new paradigm in education requires new attitudes and approaches to teaching and learning practices. There is a need for more interactive technologies which will put learners in the centre of attention. The aim of this paper is to study the impact of gaming on the learning process as well as learning outcomes in business education. Students are put in a simulated business environment through a real-time business game specially designed to help develop competences relevant to the world of work. The game is based on imitation of the future business processes of manufacturing bulldozers and supply chain management in a manufacturing company.Analysis of students' opinions in the form of interviews is carried out. Participants find the game challenging and exciting, Analysis of students' opinions reveals their increased motivation and involvement.The game helps develop business-related as well as entrepreneurial competences (goal setting, decision making, teamwork etc.) relevant to the world of work. Some disadvantages of the game are also revealed.