Research Article
Strategy Simulation Games: The Student Perspective and an Investigation of Employability Competencies Gained Through the Use of Strategy Simulations in Higher Education
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.1007/978-3-319-49625-2_25, author={Anne Crowley and Margaret Farren and Gear\^{o}id S\^{u}illeabh\^{a}in}, title={Strategy Simulation Games: The Student Perspective and an Investigation of Employability Competencies Gained Through the Use of Strategy Simulations in Higher Education}, proceedings={E-Learning, E-Education, and Online Training. Third International Conference, eLEOT 2016, Dublin, Ireland, August 31 -- September 2, 2016, Revised Selected Papers}, proceedings_a={ELEOT}, year={2017}, month={1}, keywords={Strategy simulation Business simulation Simulation game Serious game Employability competencies Strategic management}, doi={10.1007/978-3-319-49625-2_25} }- Anne Crowley
Margaret Farren
Gearóid Súilleabháin
Year: 2017
Strategy Simulation Games: The Student Perspective and an Investigation of Employability Competencies Gained Through the Use of Strategy Simulations in Higher Education
ELEOT
Springer
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-49625-2_25
Abstract
The use of business simulations continues to grow in higher education business schools. The perspective of a key stakeholder, the student, is presented in this paper. A key to student buy-in is evidence of the competencies acquired through the use of simulations. The Higher Education institutions, the lecturers, the students and the future employers are all seeking enhanced student employability competencies; a demonstrable link between the use of simulations and key employability competencies would present a win for all stakeholders. The second phase of research presented is the students view on employability competencies currently achieved via a case study assessment. Finally this paper presents a high level overview of the proposed research to assess if the use of a strategy simulation in the teaching of strategic management enhances student employability competencies.
