Simulation Emphasis in the Business School Capstone Course

Abstract

Recent articles are inconsistent when discussing the most effective mix of simulation, case method and lecture & discussion pedagogies in Instructing the Business Schools’ required ‘Capstone” course. An emergent type of evaluation of these pedagogies is made using a ‘naturalistic paradigm rather than the traditional ‘scientific paradigm’ on which previous research has been based. Recommendations include a suggestion that the American association of Collegiate Schools of Business make the use of simulation mandatory for the ‘Capstone course.