Start Date
12-18-2013
Description
Serious games are becoming increasingly popular as learning tools in management education. Owing to their engaging nature, they enhance students’ intrinsic motivation for learning and provide challenging environments for problem-based and experiential learning. However, they also require changes to instructional and pedagogical strategies in order to leverage the full potential of problem-based learning. This paper suggests using simulation games based on enterprise resource planning systems (ERP) to activate and integrate knowledge from different management disciplines. Our research contributions are threefold: First, we suggest a set of learning goals and a curriculum design for a capstone course that leverages ERP-based simulation games. Second, we present empirical insights based on a systematic evaluation of the learning outcomes with two cohorts of 32 students. Third, we derive a set of recommendations related to the role of ERP-based simulation games and course design in general management curricula.
Recommended Citation
Legner, Christine; Estier, Thibault; Avdiji, Hazbi; and Boillat, Thomas, "Designing Capstone Courses in Management Education: Knowledge Activation and Integration Using an ERP-based Simulation Game" (2013). ICIS 2013 Proceedings. 8.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/icis2013/proceedings/ISCurriculum/8
Designing Capstone Courses in Management Education: Knowledge Activation and Integration Using an ERP-based Simulation Game
Serious games are becoming increasingly popular as learning tools in management education. Owing to their engaging nature, they enhance students’ intrinsic motivation for learning and provide challenging environments for problem-based and experiential learning. However, they also require changes to instructional and pedagogical strategies in order to leverage the full potential of problem-based learning. This paper suggests using simulation games based on enterprise resource planning systems (ERP) to activate and integrate knowledge from different management disciplines. Our research contributions are threefold: First, we suggest a set of learning goals and a curriculum design for a capstone course that leverages ERP-based simulation games. Second, we present empirical insights based on a systematic evaluation of the learning outcomes with two cohorts of 32 students. Third, we derive a set of recommendations related to the role of ERP-based simulation games and course design in general management curricula.