Simulation-based e-learning system for management decision and its effect: A case study in MBA teaching

Author

Li, Jun ; Dong, Peiwu

Author_Institution

Sch. of Manage. & Econ., Beijing Inst. of Technol., Beijing, China

Volume

1

fYear

2009

fDate

14-16 Aug. 2009

Firstpage

694

Lastpage

699

Abstract

Current e-learning systems are increasing their importance on many fields in higher education. However, it is a fresh start in the area of management decision of MBA course trying to take use of the innovative education method. The simulation-based e-learning system for management decision in MBA teaching has more advantages comparing with traditional methods. This article introduces the system, and discusses the effect through 106 questionnaires from two classes, and brings up some conclusions for the teaching according to the feedback from students who attend the classes.

Keywords

computer aided instruction; management education; teaching; MBA course; MBA teaching; higher education; innovative education method; management decision; simulation-based e-learning system; Computational modeling; Education; Electronic learning; Emulation; Financial management; Human resource management; Management training; Marketing management; Software systems; Technology management;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

IT in Medicine & Education, 2009. ITIME '09. IEEE International Symposium on

Conference_Location

Jinan

Print_ISBN

978-1-4244-3928-7

Electronic_ISBN

978-1-4244-3930-0

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ITIME.2009.5236334

Filename

5236334