MikesBikes Introduction: New Interface & Updates

June 1, 2022NewsIan McPherson

We have released the new top-menu version of the MikesBikes Introduction to Business Simulation. This has been a long-term project focused on modernizing the interface and decisions, making the user experience more intuitive, and improving student’s access to relevant information as they are making decisions. The new release also includes new corporate social responsibility decisions. … Continue reading MikesBikes Introduction: New Interface & Updates →

2021 MIKESBIKES WORLD CHAMPS WINNERS

January 16, 2022NewsCamille Canuto

It is a huge milestone for Belmont Abbey College as this is their first time to win the MikesBikes World Champs title! The winning duo from Belmont Abbey College, Jake Rybarski and Timothy Gosnell of Abbey Bikes share their experience and the lessons they have learnt in the World Champs. What is your decision-making process … Continue reading 2021 MIKESBIKES WORLD CHAMPS WINNERS →

THE 2021 MIKESBIKES WORLD CHAMPS QUALIFYING ROUND COMPETITORS

December 5, 2021NewsCamille Canuto

We are proud to present the final list of competitors in the Qualifying Rounds of the 2021 MikesBikes World Champs! These teams and solo competitors will be competing from the 7th until the 12th of December in the Qualifying Rounds to land a spot in the Top 10 for the Final Rounds! We have over … Continue reading THE 2021 MIKESBIKES WORLD CHAMPS QUALIFYING ROUND COMPETITORS →

2020 MikesBikes World Champs Winner

January 18, 2021NewsCamille Canuto

Get to know the 2020 MikesBikes World Champs Winner, Ivan Bondarenko from Webber International University. He shares his experience in the simulation, his strategy and advice to future students. What is your decision making process within the simulation? In terms of managing the company, I was always trying to make the most accurate decisions based … Continue reading 2020 MikesBikes World Champs Winner →

THE 2020 MIKESBIKES WORLD CHAMPS QUALIFYING ROUND COMPETITORS

December 7, 2020NewsCamille Canuto

We now have the final list of Qualifying Round competitors for the 2020 MikesBikes World Champs! These teams and solo competitors will be competing from the 8th until the 13th of December in the Qualifying Rounds to land a spot in the Top 10 for the Final Rounds! We have over 140 students representing 28 … Continue reading THE 2020 MIKESBIKES WORLD CHAMPS QUALIFYING ROUND COMPETITORS →

Latest Hall of Fame Updates and New Entrants

September 15, 2020NewsCamille Canuto

2020 Third Quarter Hall of Fame Update Congratulations to the latest entrants on this quarter’s Hall of Fame! Well done on this outstanding achievement! MikesBikes Introduction New Entrants In the Single-Player (2019/20), we have Deepak Guring (3rd), Sandip Sunuwar (4th), Lachhu Hang Aguwa (5th), Ras Kumari Pun (12th) and Syed Saad Ali (18th). In the … Continue reading Latest Hall of Fame Updates and New Entrants →

Student Testimonial on the Real World Application of the MikesBikes Business Simulation

September 10, 2020Employability, Entrepreneurship, Experiential Learning, News, Case Study, PopularIan McPherson

I am currently doing my co-op placement, but first I just say at how my mind is absolutely blown at the level of applicability of everything I have learnt in our [Marketing Strategy] class to the real world. The [MikesBikes] simulation combined with the journals has really enhanced the way I see the bigger picture … Continue reading Student Testimonial on the Real World Application of the MikesBikes Business Simulation →

Teaching Strategic Management Online at University of Colorado Boulder

June 28, 2020Online Learning, Capstone Business Simulation, Strategic Management Simulation, Teaching Methods, News, Case Study, PopularCamille Canuto

With many courses transitioning online we thought it timely to interview Scott Livengood from University of Colorado Boulder. Scott has a great deal of experience using our MikesBikes Advanced Business Simulation in his capstone Strategic Management course which he teaches in both face-to-face and online formats. How do you use MikesBikes in your course? I … Continue reading Teaching Strategic Management Online at University of Colorado Boulder →

Teaching Strategic Management Online at USM

June 24, 2020Online Learning, Capstone Business Simulation, Strategic Management Simulation, Teaching Methods, News, Case Study, PopularCamille Canuto

The MikesBikes simulation has been extremely well received by students. Many enjoy the opportunity to work in groups and learn from others, while nearly all love the ability to apply what they are learning in a safe environment. Lisa Parrott from the University of Saint Mary uses the MikesBikes Advanced Business Simulation in her online … Continue reading Teaching Strategic Management Online at USM →

Teaching Intro to Business Online at DMACC

June 24, 2020Online Learning, Introduction to Business Simulation, Teaching Methods, News, Case StudyCamille Canuto

Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) use our MikesBikes Introduction Simulation in their Introduction to Business course. The course is run in both face-to-face and online formats. How do you use the MikesBikes Simulation in BUS102? MikesBikes is used as a supplement to the material that we cover in class. The students are given approximately … Continue reading Teaching Intro to Business Online at DMACC →