Program Spotlight: Cork University Business School Ireland
University College Cork’s first-year BU 1000 course uses the Market Games simulation to build critical thinking, as part of a Bachelor of Commerce built around experiential learning.
Program Spotlight: Purdue’s Integrated Business & Engineering Program
Since 2022, first-year students in Purdue’s Integrated Business and Engineering program have used the Market Games simulation to see how marketing, finance, and operations work together.
Instruction vs. Discovery Learning in the Business Classroom (AACSB): Instruction vs. Discovery Business Learning
How can business educators best prepare learners with both the foundational knowledge and self-direction needed for career success?
Fostering Good Team Dynamics in Group Projects
Both professors and students are unfortunately familiar with the struggle that always arises with group projects. Oftentimes, there are issues with participation. Some students do all the work, while others slack off. This is a constant challenge for professors. A solution we have identified is to incorporate peer feedback into the classroom.
The Importance of Building Critical Thinking Skills
The rise of technology and automation makes it more important than ever for business education to prepare students for 21st century business demands. A big part of that is developing critical thinking skills - which does not happen overnight. Therefore, students need to learn critical thinking early on in their freshman or sophomore year in order to practice this thinking habit throughout their college career.
Why Active and Collaborative Learning Should be in the First Year Experience
Large intro business courses can build critical thinking, teamwork, and a sense of belonging. Here’s how active and collaborative learning makes it possible without adding to professors’ workload.
Program Spotlight: Farmer School of Business
First-year students in Miami University’s Farmer School of Business use the Market Games simulation to build critical thinking and teamwork before they tackle a real client project.
Critical Thinking within a Teamwork Environment
The art of effective teamwork relies on the extensive skills and strengths of each team member and how they interplay with one another. One of these key skills is critical thinking, which is the most demanded within our current job market.
Teaching Critical Thinking Skills (and How Technology Can Help)
One buzz word that often comes up in education and professional settings is critical thinking. What is critical thinking? Many people toss this word around but few understand what it truly means to have critical thinking skills.
How Educators Should Grade: Collaboration Matters
Can educators prepare students for the workplace just by grading them based on their test scores? At Market Games, we believe that ensuring a student’s success after college means participation and collaboration should be integrated into the grading system.
Tips and Tricks for Effective Virtual Higher Education
In this unprecedented age of higher education, professors and students alike are struggling to adjust. To adapt your course to the new remote format, here are some recommendations for constructing the ideal virtual learning environment.