Prosim Classic - Business Simulation

Overview of simulation

Prosim Classic is a business simulation designed to give your students a practical, hands-on introduction to business management. It's built for induction weeks, open days, outreach events and foundation year modules, wherever you want a session that gets student teams thinking and deciding like managers within a couple of hours. Student teams take over a sunglasses brand with four distinct models, each aimed at a different segment of the market, and are scored against a single, transparent share price, so you and your students can see exactly how well each team is running its company.

Introducing Business Through Gamification 

If you're looking for students to gain a good understanding of business, gamification is a great way to do so. ProSim Classic provides students with a practical exercise to understand the various functions within a business and how they operate. 

ProSim Classic is played in rounds, where one round is equivalent to one year of operations. Each round, teams decide how much to produce and stock, set prices and marketing spend for each model, set salaries, choose whether to invest in market research, manage financing with the bank, and decide on a dividend. Their performance is tracked through a share price that starts every team at the same level and is scored openly against criteria you can show your students in advance, so when a team's price moves, the reason is always visible on screen for you to discuss with them.

Open days and OutReach Events

The simulation game can be played in two to four hours and has featured within schedules on Open Days and is also suitable for outreach events within schools or on campus. The simulation is a great way to engage students and showcase your university's approach to online learning. 

Inductions and Welcome weeks

This simulation is often used during induction and welcome weeks. It is a great tool to get your students engaged by working in small teams, getting to know fellow students, and become inducted to the programme's subjects in an entertaining and practical way.

Foundation year modules

ProSim Classic is also used in Foundation Year modules as it provides a comprehensive introduction to business management. The simulation also refers to subjects such as finance, HR, marketing, and operations providing students with a holistic understanding of what a company structure looks like, what functions they perform and what accountabilities they hold.