The Cap-Stone Opportunity: Combining Business Simulation and Experiential Learning

Abstract

The cap-stone course often has a number of objectives addressed to measuring accumulated earlier learning, evaluating the School of Business Program, and perfecting the student’s ability to identify and solve business related problems. Recognizing the limitations of the various delivery modes in terms of constraints and effectiveness, it appears that multiple interactions between specialized classes, when combined with a good business simulation, enhances the total learning experience. Student reaction is highly favorable. Faculty participation is at least mildly enthusiastic once they are shown why such interactive participation is mutually beneficial.