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Business Simulation Game

level of course unit

2. Study cycle, Master

Learning outcomes of course unit

The students:
• can make decisions based on specific information.
• can analyze the effects of their decisions.
• apply theoretical knowledge for decision making.
• can work in a team and accept team decisions.
• reflect their own decisions based on the simulation results.
• can formulate strategies for successful business development.

prerequisites and co-requisites

Course of the first academic year

course contents

• Management of teams and reflection competence
• Operational functions (production, marketing, logistics, supply chain management)
• Market analyzes and market developments
• Use of analysis tools (SWOT, benchmark, market shares, cost and contribution margin analyses, etc.)
• Development of strategies
• Monitoring and key figures

recommended or required reading

Hall, William: Shift: Using Business Simulations and Serious Games: a Straightforward Guide for Corporate Training and Development. Createspace Independent Pub (latest edition)

assessment methods and criteria

online tasks, term paper

language of instruction

English

number of ECTS credits allocated

2

eLearning quota in percent

50

course-hours-per-week (chw)

1

planned learning activities and teaching methods

Blended Learning

semester/trimester when the course unit is delivered

3

name of lecturer(s)

Prof. (FH) Dr. Peter Dietrich

course unit code

04.MV.ABS.3.4

type of course unit

practice

mode of delivery

Compulsory

work placement(s)

none