“Our BGSU Accounting program is ranked #1 in the State of Ohio (Bloomberg),” Professor Zeigler said. “We believe simulation use in this course offers a significant student learning experience and helps to differentiate our program, among others. As such, we believe the use of Capsim represents an important contribution to our positive ranking.”
Professor Juma said the Capsim Challenge, as an additional learning experience, was a bonus.
“Capsim Challenge gives my students a chance to engage their peers in a global competition,” Professor Juma said. “This builds their confidence and an appreciation for the education they have received at Washburn. When they emerge among the finalists in a global competition, it is a resounding assurance of their learning experience at Washburn.”
Professor Juma said the emotional impact of students’ simulated business decisions anchored the learning.
“Students will not forget how they felt when their team suffered a liquidity crisis in a profitable year,” she said. “Such skills are transferable – as is the ability to develop plausible forecasting strategies, developing ethical decision-making frameworks, having a clear understanding of how to deliver on integrated strategies, and much more.”
Capsim’s 20th year of the Capsim Challenge launches in Spring 2021.