Curriculum Mapping with MonsoonSIM

How to Integrate Experiential Learning into Your Business Course

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Foundational Courses	Core Business Subjects	Specialized / Applied Topic
Introduction to Business	Financial Management/Accounting	Strategic Management
Marketing Principles Operations	Operations & Supply Chain Sustainability	Sustainability
Business Analytics	Organizational Behavior	International Business / Trade Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship	Management Accounting	Capstone Projects

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Curriculum Mapping with MonsoonSIM 

How to Integrate Experiential Learning into Your Business Course

MonsoonSIM is a business simulation platform used by 300+ institutions globally to bring real-world business experience into the classroom. This guide helps educators like you map our simulations directly into your course — from accounting and supply chain to entrepreneurship and marketing

Popular with Educators Teaching: 

• Accounting - Marketing 
• Business Strategy 
• Supply Chain Management 
• Operations & Management 
• International Business 

Whether you teach first-year intro courses or advanced capstone projects, MonsoonSIM fits directly into your classroom with plug-and-play simulations. What you’ll find in this guide: 

What You’ll Find in This Guide:

1. Curriculum alignment for core business subjects
2. Course-by-course integration with recommended modules and assessments 
3. Realistic classroom scenarios to support applied learning 
4. Flexible use cases for both introductory and advanced levels
5. Support for accreditation and assurance of learning (AoL) goals

How MonsoonSIM Fits Your Teaching Context

MonsoonSIM can be used flexibly within formal curriculum (intracurricular), enrichment activities (cocurricular), or informal programs (extracurricular). Institutions may choose to adopt MonsoonSIM fully as the core delivery method for a course, or adapt it to enrich selected topics. This guide helps facilitators understand how MonsoonSIM modules align with common business subjects — whether as a full-semester simulation or a few targeted sessions to reinforce key concepts. 

Context	Adaptation (Supplemental Use)	Adoption (Primary Use)
Intracurricular	Fit into selected sessions within credit-bearing courses Adoption (Primary Use)	Serve as the core learning tool for a full course
Co-curricular	Support structured programs aligned to academic goals	Central component of bootcamps or institutional electives
Extracurricular	Run as an optional or student led enrichment activity	Anchor informal programs like competitions or clubs

Curriculum Alignment  for Core - Business Subjects

This table shows how MonsoonSIM maps directly to some of the common business courses. Each row includes recommended modules, a sample classroom activity, a realistic scenario students might face, and suggested assessment ideas.

Course	MonsoonSIM Modules	In-Simulation Activities	Example Scenario	Assessment Methods
Introduction to Business	Retail, Finance, Procurement	Run a virtual company across multiple departments	Buying and Selling (Trading) while balancing operations and cash flow	Group business plan, Strategy reflection& Basic KPI report
Principles of Accounting	Finance, Retail, Procurement	Run a virtual business, track revenue, expenses, and generate financial reports	Observe daily sales, purchases, and expenses, then cross checking with the financial statements	Accuracy in Journalizing, Financial Statement & Accounting Analysis
Financial Management	Finance, Retail, Logistics with R&D and Investment	Learners manage cash flow, investments, debt, R&D, and equity financing	Team decides whether to expand using internal funds or external loans	Cashflow Management, Investment Acumen, Profitability
Marketing Principles	Marketing, Retail, Forecast with Market Survey & Location Demography	Market Analysis, set pricing, plan promotions, and respond to market demand	A sales drop prompts review of pricing and campaign effectiveness	Market share, Marketing ROI
Management / Organization Behaviour	Human Resources, Retail, Procurement Finance	Hire and train staff; capacity planning, balance headcount with competency	Team productivity drops due mismatching staff personality (OCEAN Factors) to understaffing or poor training	Turnover Ratio, Profitability Per Store
Supply Chain Management	Procurement, Logistics, Warehouse	Manage procurement timing, stock levels, and supplier lead times	Supplier delay forces stock replenishment strategy	Inventory flow diagram; Supplier sourcing case; Stockout impact worksheet

Curriculum Alignment for Postgraduate & Advanced Course Alignment

These advanced course mappings show how MonsoonSIM supports higher level thinking and cross-functional business strategy. Perfect for MBA, postgraduate, and final-year undergraduate applications.

Course	MonsoonSIM Modules	In-simulation Activities	Example Scenario	Assessment Methods
Strategic Management	All Modules, Crisis, Market Intelligence	Balance strategic trade-offs between profitability, risk, and growth	Economic downturn forces strategic choice between layoffs or business expansion	SWOT analysis, Strategic decision report, Team presentation
Capstone / Business Simulation	All Modules	Manage a business lifecycle from startup through scaling, coordinating all departments	Complete virtual business cycle with final valuation and market competition	Final simulation score, Reflection essay, Boardroom presentation
Sustainability	Sustainability, Procurement, Logistics, Finance	Integrate sustainability practices into business decisions and operations	Decision to switch to environmentally friendly suppliers with higher initial costs but long-term sustainability gains	Sustainability impact report, Cost-benefit analysis, Presentation
International Business	Logistics, Procurement, Crisis, Export/Import	Manage international sourcing challenge including exchange rates, and delays	Sudden currency fluctuation and customs delays impacting overseas supply orders	Risk mitigation plan, Global sourcing simulation briefing

Sample Course Flow: Introduction to Accounting

This modular framework illustrates how MonsoonSIM can support key management accounting topics through experiential learning. Each concept— ranging from journal entries to cash flow analysis—can be integrated independently or combined to enhance course delivery and student engagement. Educators may adapt, rearrange, or select concepts to suit their syllabus.

Concepts	Suggested Mode	Mode	Approx Duration	Best Used For
Experiencing accounting in a virtual business	Student self-explore	Gamification	90 Mins	Course introduction or mid-semester engagement
Accounting equations, journal entries, financial reports (P&L, BS, CF)	Instructor led	Simulation	45 mins	Demonstrating key accounting principles
Budgeting and financial ratios	Instructor led	Simulation	45 mins	Illustrating performance analysis
Audit processes, journal adjustments, reconciliation	Instructor led	Simulation	45 mins	Showing internal controls and review mechanisms
Cumulative simulation round: apply all previous concepts	Student self-explore	Gamification	90 mins	Practice + reflection before exams or assessment
Inventory systems, COGS, receivables, payables	Instructor led	Simulation	45 mins	Linking operations to accounting processes
Fixed assets, depreciation, acquisition, disposal	Instructor led	Simulation	45 mins	Exploring long-term asset management
Final business challenge or capstone	Student self-explore	Gamification	90 mins	Assessment, revision, or end-of-course integration

Sample Course Flow:  Introduction to Entrepreneurship with MonsoonSIM

This table offers a modular approach to teaching entrepreneurship with MonsoonSIM. Each activity focuses on a core concept—from operations to funding and IPO—and can be used independently or combined to create a custom experiential learning sequence.

Concepts	Suggested Method	Mode	Approx Duration	Best Used for
Running a startup business	Student self explore	Gamification	90 mins	Introduction to entrepreneurship and decision-making
Operations, productivity, and profit margins	Instructor-led	Simulation	45 mins	Understanding how operations impact business outcomes
Supply chain: logistics, procurement, and production	Instructor-led	Simulation	45 mins	Building a business model and exploring scalability
Startup finance: equity, retained earnings, and funding rounds	Instructor-led	Simulation	45 mins	Introducing entrepreneurial finance and growth stages
Scaling up and going public (IPO)	Student self explore	Gamification	90 mins	End-of-course challenge and reflection

Sample Course Flow: Marketing Principles with MonsoonSIM

This sample sequence highlights measurable and simulation-ready marketing concepts. Each activity can be used independently to explore how pricing, targeting, and promotion strategies affect outcomes in a virtual business environment.

Concepts	Suggested Method	Mode	Approx. Duration	Best Used For
Marketing fundamentals in a retail context	Student self explore	Gamification	20–30 mins	Exploring key roles in the marketing mix
Consumer behaviour	Scenario-based discussion	Simulation	30 mins	Analyzing how customer preferences affect performance
Market segmentation and targeting	Instructor-guided	Simulation	30 mins	Practicing STP by applying in-sim market data
Promotion strategy and budgeting	Team-led exploration	Gamification	30 mins	Comparing promo strategies and ad spend outcomes
Market research and analytics	Instructor-guided	Simulation	30 mins	Interpreting in-game data to refine marketing strategy

Sample Course Flow: Logistics and Supply Chain

This table outlines key logistics topics that can be taught using MonsoonSIM’s supply chain modules. Activities are modular and focus on real-world decision making, enabling students to apply planning, forecasting, and optimization strategies within a dynamic business environment

Concepts	Suggested Method	Mode	Approx. Duration	Best Used For
Introduction to logistics operations	Student self-explore	Gamification	90 mins	Orientation to full supply chain flow and department roles
Transportation and distribution decisions	Student self-explore	Gamification	30 mins	Testing transport modes, cost, and timing hands-on
Warehouse location and inventory planning	Instructor guided	Simulation	30 mins	Demonstrating trade-offs in location, cost, and stockouts
Demand forecasting in logistics	Instructor guided	Simulation	30 mins	Connecting forecast accuracy to planning and inventory
Lead time and supply disruptions	Student self-explore	Gamification	30 mins	Experiencing delays, adapting logistics under pressure
Performance metrics and KPI tracking	Post-game debrief	Simulation	30 mins	Reviewing logistics outcomes and learning from decisions

Sample Course Flow: Management Accounting with MonsoonSIM

This modular framework illustrates how MonsoonSIM can support key management accounting topics through experiential learning. Each concept— ranging from journal entries to cash flow analysis—can be integrated independently or combined to enhance course delivery and student engagement

Concepts	Suggested Method	Mode	Approx Duration	Best Used For
Accounting principles and practices	Student self explore	Gamification	90 mins	Introducing core financial concepts in a business context
Journal entries and ledgers	Instructor guided	Simulation	30 mins	Practicing double-entry bookkeeping and recording transactions
Trial balance, P&L, and balance sheet	Guided walk through	Simulation	30 mins	Connecting entries to financial reporting
Cash flow and liquidity	Scenario based gameplay	Gamification	30 mins	Experiencing how operations impact cash movement
Financial ratios and accounting equations	Guided analysis	Simulation	30 mins	Understanding performance metrics from simulation data
Inventory and reconciliation	Post-game reflection	Simulation	30 mins	Exploring inventory costs and ensuring records match reality

Supporting Your Accreditation Goals with MonsoonSIM

MonsoonSIM helps institutions meet key requirements of AACSB, ACBSP, and IACBE by aligning experiential learning with program-level goals and measurable outcomes. While not an accrediting body, MonsoonSIM is used by AACSB-accredited and member institutions worldwide to support curriculum relevance, teaching effectiveness, and Assurance of Learning (AoL).

Requirement	How MonsoonSIM Helps
Curriculum Breadth	Modules span finance, marketing, ops, strategy, and more
Modules span finance, marketing, ops, strategy, and more	Tracks 100+ KPIs, with customizable assessment and reflections
Real-World Application	Students make decisions in dynamic business environments
Cross-Functional Thinking	Integrates departments in one simulation
Sustainability	Optional ESG and sourcing scenarios
Instructor Support	AI-guided setup, dashboards, and data exports

AACSB International. (2020).Business Accreditation Standards. Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). (2023). Standards and Criteria for Demonstrating Excellence in Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree Programs. International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE). (2023). Principles for Accreditation. 

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