Case Study: University of Bradford enhances project management learning with Pearson MyOperationsExperience

University of Bradford boosts experiential project management learning with Pearson in 2 weeks

The University of Bradford sought to provide its Master's students with practical, real-world project management experience beyond traditional academic assessments. The challenge was to equip students with applicable skills for the development sector through experiential learning. To address this, the university partnered with vendor Pearson, utilizing their MyOMExperience simulation as a core part of the module's assessment.

Pearson's solution integrated the MyOMExperience simulation into a two-week practical scenario, followed by a reflective essay. This allowed students to engage with realistic project management challenges, including handling emergencies and contractor cooperation. The result was increased student engagement and a valuable alternative to conventional essays, enhancing practical skills and preparing students for implementation scenarios. Students gained a comprehensive understanding of project management rules and intricacies, directly applying tools discussed in their curriculum.

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