Recent literature has advocated for the use of project based learning to engage students in active learning. This study examines how students’ learning is enhanced through an overseas project-based learning (PBL) programme at a Singapore University (UNIS), called the UNIS-XO pedagogy. Specifically, this study provides a framework through which students, faculty members, and industry partner can collaborate through consulting programs with the aim to provide feasible recommendations to the clients. Our findings suggest that an experiential PBL with an overseas client is an important learning experience through which students can strengthen their digital literacy as well as cross-cultural competency to make them more futureready for their work.
The Impact Digitalization Has on Students’ Behavior on a High-Level Instituti...BIJFMCF Journal
The overall aim of this study was to describe and understand how the impact of digitalization impacts students’ behavior on a high-level institution such as the University of Namibia. In order to achieve this aim, the following research questions/and research objectives were formulated. The findings of the study were as follows: About 60% of respondents indicated had benefited from digitalization offered by the University of Namibia. Meaning that students had a positive behavior on the digitalization in their learning environment.
PROPOSING TECHNOPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES: EFFECTIVE STR...Yusuf Suleiman, PhD
The document proposes introducing technopreneurship education in Nigerian universities to address high youth unemployment. It discusses how technopreneurship has helped reduce unemployment in other countries. The study aims to examine students' awareness of technopreneurship, assess the relationship between technopreneurship education and business intent, identify challenges, and suggest solutions. A literature review showed a relationship between technology and entrepreneurship intention. The study used questionnaires and interviews to collect data from students and faculty at two universities. Preliminary results found most students aware but not highly aware of technopreneurship. Further analysis will assess the measurement model and relationships between variables like business intent, courses, practical experience, and internet access.
Downcast Enrollments: A Desperate Need of Holistic Marketing for Technical Ed...Prashant Mahajan
The document discusses marketing and promotion strategies for technical education institutions in India. It notes that while technical education has grown rapidly, many seats remain vacant each year. The purpose is to highlight a holistic marketing approach using various promotion mix tools to attract more students. It conducted a survey of current and past students in India's Khandesh region to understand how promotion strategies influence students' choices of technical institutions. The study found relationships between student characteristics and the usefulness of promotion methods like school visits, websites, word-of-mouth, and social media in selecting an institution.
This study focuses on determining a working ‘selection criteria model’ that will help Information
Technology (IT) companies choose the right candidates to work on their IT projects in areas such as system
design, requirement gathering and management,
To Assess the Main Drawbacks of Advanced Technology for the Accounting SphereFinancialMarketCorpo
Every accountant knows that accounting is a business language and that language has undergone many
changes over the years. Dissemination in the use of information technology and the production of applications has
contributed to intense shifts in accounting firms’ Procedures as of the 1990s. From the view of accounting experts,
the influence of these advances has not been adequately analysed. The general purpose of this study was therefore to determine the effect of technological progress on the accounting sphere in Namibia. A descriptive survey
design was used to in this study, to establish whether there exists any relationship between advanced technology
and Accounting today. The results indicate that the accelerated speed of technological progress tends to challenge
conventional processes in all fields, including the accounting profession. The study also revealed that businesses
have not only embraced the revolution of advanced technology, but have also started to adopt emerging innovations in the form of accounting software, mobility and the creation of social media platforms. With a figure of
less than 50% IT-enabled use, it is obvious that accounting students and accountants do not know how to run
accounting information systems, while companies continually rely on technological advancements to conduct their
tasks.
Keynote Address At Kristu Jayanti CollegeRam Purohit
The document discusses the need for industry involvement in higher education in India. It notes that the current higher education system is not producing the skills needed for the 21st century. It outlines a proposed framework for higher education that focuses on core subjects, thinking/learning skills, ICT literacy, life skills, and 21st century content. It also discusses how industry can contribute through philanthropy, collaboration with universities on research and training, and establishing private education institutions. The speaker argues that systemic reforms are needed to increase autonomy of institutions and scale higher education to meet growing demand.
Effect of Technology on Staff Retention: Case Study of Pick N Pay NamibiaFinancialMarketCorpo
Business leaders often realize greater profitability when they have strategies to retain IT employees. However, the cost to replace IT employees creates significant challenges for business leaders. Given the growing impact of
technology on operational costs, retention of IT employees is imperative. This exploratory single case study sought
to identify the strategies that leaders use to increase IT employee retention. The population was employees from
Pick N Pay in Windhoek Namibia, responsible for the retention of IT employees. Herzberg’s two-factor theory was
the conceptual framework for this study. The data was collected from questionnaire that was send through email
by google forms. Data analysis and methodological triangulation which analyzed the answers from questionnaire
It also includes organizations becoming profitable through better employee retention strategies, and it adds to the
body of knowledge that leaders could use to provide stable employment opportunities to individuals. The retention
rates among IT employees affect individuals, families, communities, organizations, and the economy. Implementing
retention strategies may result in improving employee-employer relationships and organizational profitability
The Impact Digitalization Has on Students’ Behavior on a High-Level Instituti...BIJFMCF Journal
The overall aim of this study was to describe and understand how the impact of digitalization impacts students’ behavior on a high-level institution such as the University of Namibia. In order to achieve this aim, the following research questions/and research objectives were formulated. The findings of the study were as follows: About 60% of respondents indicated had benefited from digitalization offered by the University of Namibia. Meaning that students had a positive behavior on the digitalization in their learning environment.
PROPOSING TECHNOPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES: EFFECTIVE STR...Yusuf Suleiman, PhD
The document proposes introducing technopreneurship education in Nigerian universities to address high youth unemployment. It discusses how technopreneurship has helped reduce unemployment in other countries. The study aims to examine students' awareness of technopreneurship, assess the relationship between technopreneurship education and business intent, identify challenges, and suggest solutions. A literature review showed a relationship between technology and entrepreneurship intention. The study used questionnaires and interviews to collect data from students and faculty at two universities. Preliminary results found most students aware but not highly aware of technopreneurship. Further analysis will assess the measurement model and relationships between variables like business intent, courses, practical experience, and internet access.
Downcast Enrollments: A Desperate Need of Holistic Marketing for Technical Ed...Prashant Mahajan
The document discusses marketing and promotion strategies for technical education institutions in India. It notes that while technical education has grown rapidly, many seats remain vacant each year. The purpose is to highlight a holistic marketing approach using various promotion mix tools to attract more students. It conducted a survey of current and past students in India's Khandesh region to understand how promotion strategies influence students' choices of technical institutions. The study found relationships between student characteristics and the usefulness of promotion methods like school visits, websites, word-of-mouth, and social media in selecting an institution.
This study focuses on determining a working ‘selection criteria model’ that will help Information
Technology (IT) companies choose the right candidates to work on their IT projects in areas such as system
design, requirement gathering and management,
To Assess the Main Drawbacks of Advanced Technology for the Accounting SphereFinancialMarketCorpo
Every accountant knows that accounting is a business language and that language has undergone many
changes over the years. Dissemination in the use of information technology and the production of applications has
contributed to intense shifts in accounting firms’ Procedures as of the 1990s. From the view of accounting experts,
the influence of these advances has not been adequately analysed. The general purpose of this study was therefore to determine the effect of technological progress on the accounting sphere in Namibia. A descriptive survey
design was used to in this study, to establish whether there exists any relationship between advanced technology
and Accounting today. The results indicate that the accelerated speed of technological progress tends to challenge
conventional processes in all fields, including the accounting profession. The study also revealed that businesses
have not only embraced the revolution of advanced technology, but have also started to adopt emerging innovations in the form of accounting software, mobility and the creation of social media platforms. With a figure of
less than 50% IT-enabled use, it is obvious that accounting students and accountants do not know how to run
accounting information systems, while companies continually rely on technological advancements to conduct their
tasks.
Keynote Address At Kristu Jayanti CollegeRam Purohit
The document discusses the need for industry involvement in higher education in India. It notes that the current higher education system is not producing the skills needed for the 21st century. It outlines a proposed framework for higher education that focuses on core subjects, thinking/learning skills, ICT literacy, life skills, and 21st century content. It also discusses how industry can contribute through philanthropy, collaboration with universities on research and training, and establishing private education institutions. The speaker argues that systemic reforms are needed to increase autonomy of institutions and scale higher education to meet growing demand.
Effect of Technology on Staff Retention: Case Study of Pick N Pay NamibiaFinancialMarketCorpo
Business leaders often realize greater profitability when they have strategies to retain IT employees. However, the cost to replace IT employees creates significant challenges for business leaders. Given the growing impact of
technology on operational costs, retention of IT employees is imperative. This exploratory single case study sought
to identify the strategies that leaders use to increase IT employee retention. The population was employees from
Pick N Pay in Windhoek Namibia, responsible for the retention of IT employees. Herzberg’s two-factor theory was
the conceptual framework for this study. The data was collected from questionnaire that was send through email
by google forms. Data analysis and methodological triangulation which analyzed the answers from questionnaire
It also includes organizations becoming profitable through better employee retention strategies, and it adds to the
body of knowledge that leaders could use to provide stable employment opportunities to individuals. The retention
rates among IT employees affect individuals, families, communities, organizations, and the economy. Implementing
retention strategies may result in improving employee-employer relationships and organizational profitability
How ready are our workplaces for these changes? Are L&D and HR professionals pro-actively contemplating innovation in the way learning is conceptualised and delivered?
Will 2020 look drastically different from how L&D is deliveredin 2015? This report provides insights into learning & development (L&D) priorities, future trends and aspirations. It also provides benchmarks into prevalent practices from organisations across the GCC region and beyond.
The Impact Digitalization Has on Students’ Behavior on a High-Level Instituti...FinancialMarketCorpo
The overall aim of this study was to describe and understand how the impact of digitalization impacts
students’ behavior on a high-level institution such as the University of Namibia. In order to achieve this aim, the
following research questions/and research objectives were formulated. The findings of the study were as follows:
About 60% of respondents indicated had benefited from digitalization offered by the University of Namibia. Meaning that students had a positive behavior on the digitalization in their learning environment. But about 5 (25%) and
4 (20%) of the respondents showed their disagreement. 4 (20%) of the respondents were neutral as the opted in the
middle of the data collection. Only 2 (10%) of the respondents were in agreement with the digital online platforms
that it created a more collaborative lecture room environment at the University of Namibia.
With thus, students were unsatisfied with digital online platforms in the lecture room and referred to it of being
very inadequate and unreliable. With that mind it is recommended that the digitalization should be updated,
restructure and improved by the University for Better Performances and the promotion of learning among the
stakeholders.
The state of play for L&D across the Asia Pacific Region. Survey completed by Learners and Learning Professionals - the most positive survey in 4 years
This study is entitled “Employability Indices of Business Graduates in the Banking Industry”. The study was to establish the significant employability indices among business graduates in the banking industry. It sought to identify the significant commonalities and differences in the respondents’ assessment. The methodology used was descriptive-survey. The respondents of this study consisted of HR directors and bank managers from universal, commercial and thrift banks. The researcher made use of a Web-based survey known as harvested emails. Samples were derived from harvested e-mail lists which are non-probability samples because they were based on a convenience sample of e-mail addresses.
This document summarizes a research paper on the digital transformation of management education. It discusses how digital transformation can enhance instructional learning in higher education by creating a blended learning experience. The paper analyzes how digital transformation will impact the education system and how it can benefit students. It discusses opportunities for adopting digital technologies in India like online learning and video-based learning. It also outlines some challenges of digital learning like resistance to change and technological skills. The conclusion is that digital learning is an innovative approach that meets the needs of today's students, but challenges need to be overcome with support.
Promoting an Institute: An essential obligation for Technical Education Evolu...Prashant Mahajan
Purpose:Technical education in India contributes a major share to the overall education system and plays a
vital role in the social and economic development of the nation. Despite of rapid growth of technical
education in last decade in terms of the no. of institutes and intake capacity in India, institutes failed to
attract enrollments. Last three years saw, increasing gap in between the actual no. of enrollments and intake
capacity; 46% of seats were vacant in Technical Education in India in 2015. The purpose of this paper is to
highlight institute’s role in promoting enrollments in Technical education.
Design methodology: A qualitative research by a survey (through a structured questionnaire) of students
who are presently enrolled (Current-students) and those who have completed their study (Alumni) belonging
to the institutes offering Technical Education situated in Khandesh region of India and affiliated to the
North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon.
Findings: The study found that diversified characteristics of enrollments are related with the promotion mix
of TE institute in selection of technical educational institute. This study investigates the usefulness of school
visits, institution publications, websites, campus visits, word-of-mouth (friends, alumni, school teachers),
advertisements (radio, television, magazines) and events on campus, as a tool of promotion. Social
Networking and Institute’s Website are the new forms of promotion mix in selection TE institute in rural
part of India.
Research limitations: The survey is delimited to the enrollments of technical education belonging to North
Maharashtra University, Jalgaon and located in Khandesh region of India.
Practical implications
60-70% of population belongs to rural part of India. Different promotional strategies of promotion mix can
be used based on geographic and demographic segmentation. This will enhance, making awareness,
fondness regarding Technical Education in the rural part and will act as lubricant in decision making of
selecting their technical educational institute.
Keywords: Enrollments, Segmentation, Promotion Mix, Technical Education.
The document proposes a new OECD project focused on skills. It would have four pillars: 1) identifying essential skills for growth and factors driving skill demand, 2) ensuring the right skills are taught and learned, 3) developing skills effectively, equitably and sustainably, and 4) determining who pays for skills development. The project would produce a regular skills outlook report and help countries improve economic and social outcomes through better skills development and utilization.
The document discusses the development of a competency-based apprenticeship program called the National Information Technology Apprenticeship System (NITAS) to address skills gaps in the IT industry. NITAS was developed by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) in partnership with the Department of Labor. It aims to provide a flexible training model for IT workers that allows them to gain certifications and advance their careers through a combination of on-the-job learning and classroom instruction. Over 300 apprentices have enrolled in NITAS since its launch, and CompTIA expects over 380,000 enrollments by 2008 when the program is fully operational nationwide.
Industry- Academia Collaboration through Cloud Computing: A Pathway for Susta...IOSR Journals
This document discusses industry-academia collaboration through cloud computing as a way to promote sustainable development in developing countries. It proposes a subscription-based cloud service platform that would allow universities and industries to access networked storage, computing resources, and conduct business transactions through those shared resources in a cost-effective way compared to traditional enterprise computing. The benefits mentioned include lower costs since institutions only pay for resources used, improved research capabilities through access to latest IT, and knowledge sharing between academia and industry. Previous models of collaboration are discussed, along with the need for collaboration to solve community problems and boost economies in developing nations.
Competency based education and training in technical Alexander Decker
This document discusses competency-based education and training (CBET) and its potential implications for sustainable national security and development in Nigeria. It defines CBET as an approach that focuses on what learners can do upon completion rather than the learning process, with competencies based on industry standards. The key characteristics of CBET include selecting carefully defined competencies, integrating skills practice with supporting theory, self-paced learning, and assessing mastery of individual competencies. Implementing CBET in technical and vocational education in Nigeria could help address the lack of employable skills among graduates and in turn reduce unemployment, increasing national security and development.
Digital Education: Scope and Challenges of a Developing SocietyMagic Software
Digital education has the potential to revolutionize India's education system by increasing access and affordability, especially for those in rural areas. However, India faces several challenges to fully realizing this potential, including lack of digital literacy and infrastructure among much of the population. While initiatives like expanding broadband access are helping, more needs to be done to address issues such as mobile and rural connectivity. Innovation is also needed to make digital education more interactive and ensure subjects like math can be effectively taught online. Overcoming barriers like the "digital divide" will require concerted efforts across government and all stakeholders to make digital education inclusive and sustainable for all.
Association for Continuing Higher Education South presentation Stephen Marshall PhD
The document discusses how experience differentiates in today's "Experience Era". It notes that 89% of leading marketers say anticipating customer needs and providing assistive experiences along the customer journey is critical to growth. Mobile experiences are also highlighted as important, with smartphones used 150 times per day on average. The document then summarizes trends in higher education, including a focus on personalized student experiences and digital literacy. It outlines a partnership between Adobe and ETSU to activate learning outcomes through industry tools and real projects, connecting students to opportunities and enhancing marketing resources.
Skills for Southeast Asia - How to address challenges and seize opportunities?OECD Centre for Skills
Presentation by Mr. Ingo Imhoff Programme Director, Regional Cooperation in TVET/RECOTVET – Deutsche Gesellschaft für international Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) for the 11th Meeting of the OECD Southeast Asian Regional Policy Network on Education and Skills, 24 November 2021
Mr. Ingo Imhoff, Programme Director of the Regional Cooperation in TVET/RECOTVET project implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für international Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), explained how technical, vocational and educational training (TVET) balances skills supply and demand, thereby helping reduce skills mismatches. He outlined the challenges faced by TVET systems in Southeast Asia, especially with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Integrating human relation skills into the curriculum of industrial technolog...IJITE
Technological devices are playing such a significant role in our lives that educators are incorporating
Ipads, smartphones, and even Skyping via these devices to educate our future generations. Managing the
utilization of this technology has become an important issue for businesses and proposes the question: how
is it possible to maintain good human relations with customers, clients and other businesses with all of the
technological advancements that often prevent face-to-face interaction? This paper addresses the value of
assimilating human relation skills into the curriculum of Industrial Technology related programs.
Additionally, this article provides an overview of Industrial Technology related programs and will also
address how to differentiate between Human Resource Development programs and Human Resource
Management programs.
Strategic alternatives to fight existential issues iiht franchiseIIHT Technologies
A University’s journey through rectifying the issues in the current education practices and building learning solutions that is quintessential! Education institutes face ongoing challenges of competition, skyrocketing costs and unpredictable economy. It is imperative, above all, for the institutes to not to be fastidious and work on engraving the latest advents in their textbooks.
This document proposes developing the first program dedicated to addressing the technology skills gap in Latin America's growing economies. It would offer online courses in fields like AI, data analysis, and algorithmic trading. Participants would take MOOC courses and receive income share agreements to fund the program. The program aims to prepare participants for jobs in multinational corporations and Latin American startups. Case studies on existing income share agreement programs at universities are provided. Financial projections estimate the potential for $50 million in revenue from 1,000 participants over 10 years. The goal is to launch an MVP over the next 6 months to test the model in Colombia.
BHMH1101 Fundamentals Of Human Resources Management.docxwrite5
The L&D function at KPMG will need to support changes occurring at the organization in three key ways:
1) Provide cloud-based learning platforms and data analytics to support the development of digital skills among employees and new client-facing business solutions.
2) Expand training programs focused on areas like data science and digital architecture to strengthen client relationships and capitalize on growth opportunities.
3) Develop more agile training programs to help facilitate rapid responses to changes in market demands and organizational needs over the next 1-5 years.
The impact of Technological acceptance model (TAM) outcome on implementing ac...AI Publications
Accounting software installation in Iraq's Kurdistan area will be examined in this study's primary objective. Quantitative methods were used by the researchers to determine the readiness factors for installing accounting software, including (technology readiness, human resource readiness, customer readiness, content readiness, educational readiness, leadership readiness, and cultural readiness). Erbil currently has seven small and medium-sized businesses (SME). SME's 120 administrative staff members were given the survey at random. A total of 104 people from various small and medium-sized businesses in Iraq's Kurdistan area participated in this study. Technology readiness was found to be most important, while human resource readiness came in last in Erbil SME's preparation for implementation of accounting software. There is a problem with this study because the survey questions may not be representative of the entire community of instructors and administrators at SME.
DIGITALIZATION AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN TAKING THE OMAN ACADEMIC ACCREDI...IAEME Publication
Higher Education Institutions across the world will have to take a digital route in imparting knowledge and skills to the students’ community. The world got stunned when it was hit by COVID- 19. Business Sectors were exploring alternative methodologies for continuing their business activities. Business Units had started investing huge amount of money on digitalizing and digital transformation of their processes, so that could keep moving ahead in the market achieving their goals and objectives. Likewise, educational institutions were also thinking extensively about the learning support to be extended for the students’ community to learn and to progress. Educational institutions also had to take up the same route of using internet technologies extensively to reach out students’ community. So, digitalization and digital transformation have become the essence now. Educational institutions have taken Internet Technologies as one of the key routes for imparting education and providing allied services to students. This trend would continue to be dominating and replacing the conventional teaching practices soon. Education Institutions need to re-orient their operations like teaching and learning, staff and student services, marketing, governance, industry-community engagement, digitally. For educational institutions, data concerning students, pass outs, graduating, placements etc are of vital importance for evaluating their strategic plans and preparing action plans accordingly. The government of Sultanate of Oman has allocated approximately 1.58 billion Omani Riyals in 2018 for providing quality education that is on par with international standards. (Press Reader, 2019), which shows its commitment towards enhancing the quality of higher education. The Higher Educational Institutions in Sultanate of Oman have been implementing internet-based technologies in teaching and learning during COVID – 19 period. They have been in favour of digitalizing teaching and learning and academic support services. Educational Institutions in Oman must be accredited by Oman Accreditation Authority, an apex accreditation authority. The apex authority is prescribing certain standards to be complied with by the educational institutions to have been certified as an accredited and excellent academic service providers in the country. So, there exists a good scope for the use of digital technologies in educational institutions in rendering various educational services like serving alumni, gathering data about students’ issues, identifying industry requirements in making plans about new offerings etc. Use of digital technologies would help higher educational institutions achieving its objectives and goals without many hardships.
How ready are our workplaces for these changes? Are L&D and HR professionals pro-actively contemplating innovation in the way learning is conceptualised and delivered?
Will 2020 look drastically different from how L&D is deliveredin 2015? This report provides insights into learning & development (L&D) priorities, future trends and aspirations. It also provides benchmarks into prevalent practices from organisations across the GCC region and beyond.
The Impact Digitalization Has on Students’ Behavior on a High-Level Instituti...FinancialMarketCorpo
The overall aim of this study was to describe and understand how the impact of digitalization impacts
students’ behavior on a high-level institution such as the University of Namibia. In order to achieve this aim, the
following research questions/and research objectives were formulated. The findings of the study were as follows:
About 60% of respondents indicated had benefited from digitalization offered by the University of Namibia. Meaning that students had a positive behavior on the digitalization in their learning environment. But about 5 (25%) and
4 (20%) of the respondents showed their disagreement. 4 (20%) of the respondents were neutral as the opted in the
middle of the data collection. Only 2 (10%) of the respondents were in agreement with the digital online platforms
that it created a more collaborative lecture room environment at the University of Namibia.
With thus, students were unsatisfied with digital online platforms in the lecture room and referred to it of being
very inadequate and unreliable. With that mind it is recommended that the digitalization should be updated,
restructure and improved by the University for Better Performances and the promotion of learning among the
stakeholders.
The state of play for L&D across the Asia Pacific Region. Survey completed by Learners and Learning Professionals - the most positive survey in 4 years
This study is entitled “Employability Indices of Business Graduates in the Banking Industry”. The study was to establish the significant employability indices among business graduates in the banking industry. It sought to identify the significant commonalities and differences in the respondents’ assessment. The methodology used was descriptive-survey. The respondents of this study consisted of HR directors and bank managers from universal, commercial and thrift banks. The researcher made use of a Web-based survey known as harvested emails. Samples were derived from harvested e-mail lists which are non-probability samples because they were based on a convenience sample of e-mail addresses.
This document summarizes a research paper on the digital transformation of management education. It discusses how digital transformation can enhance instructional learning in higher education by creating a blended learning experience. The paper analyzes how digital transformation will impact the education system and how it can benefit students. It discusses opportunities for adopting digital technologies in India like online learning and video-based learning. It also outlines some challenges of digital learning like resistance to change and technological skills. The conclusion is that digital learning is an innovative approach that meets the needs of today's students, but challenges need to be overcome with support.
Promoting an Institute: An essential obligation for Technical Education Evolu...Prashant Mahajan
Purpose:Technical education in India contributes a major share to the overall education system and plays a
vital role in the social and economic development of the nation. Despite of rapid growth of technical
education in last decade in terms of the no. of institutes and intake capacity in India, institutes failed to
attract enrollments. Last three years saw, increasing gap in between the actual no. of enrollments and intake
capacity; 46% of seats were vacant in Technical Education in India in 2015. The purpose of this paper is to
highlight institute’s role in promoting enrollments in Technical education.
Design methodology: A qualitative research by a survey (through a structured questionnaire) of students
who are presently enrolled (Current-students) and those who have completed their study (Alumni) belonging
to the institutes offering Technical Education situated in Khandesh region of India and affiliated to the
North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon.
Findings: The study found that diversified characteristics of enrollments are related with the promotion mix
of TE institute in selection of technical educational institute. This study investigates the usefulness of school
visits, institution publications, websites, campus visits, word-of-mouth (friends, alumni, school teachers),
advertisements (radio, television, magazines) and events on campus, as a tool of promotion. Social
Networking and Institute’s Website are the new forms of promotion mix in selection TE institute in rural
part of India.
Research limitations: The survey is delimited to the enrollments of technical education belonging to North
Maharashtra University, Jalgaon and located in Khandesh region of India.
Practical implications
60-70% of population belongs to rural part of India. Different promotional strategies of promotion mix can
be used based on geographic and demographic segmentation. This will enhance, making awareness,
fondness regarding Technical Education in the rural part and will act as lubricant in decision making of
selecting their technical educational institute.
Keywords: Enrollments, Segmentation, Promotion Mix, Technical Education.
The document proposes a new OECD project focused on skills. It would have four pillars: 1) identifying essential skills for growth and factors driving skill demand, 2) ensuring the right skills are taught and learned, 3) developing skills effectively, equitably and sustainably, and 4) determining who pays for skills development. The project would produce a regular skills outlook report and help countries improve economic and social outcomes through better skills development and utilization.
The document discusses the development of a competency-based apprenticeship program called the National Information Technology Apprenticeship System (NITAS) to address skills gaps in the IT industry. NITAS was developed by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) in partnership with the Department of Labor. It aims to provide a flexible training model for IT workers that allows them to gain certifications and advance their careers through a combination of on-the-job learning and classroom instruction. Over 300 apprentices have enrolled in NITAS since its launch, and CompTIA expects over 380,000 enrollments by 2008 when the program is fully operational nationwide.
Industry- Academia Collaboration through Cloud Computing: A Pathway for Susta...IOSR Journals
This document discusses industry-academia collaboration through cloud computing as a way to promote sustainable development in developing countries. It proposes a subscription-based cloud service platform that would allow universities and industries to access networked storage, computing resources, and conduct business transactions through those shared resources in a cost-effective way compared to traditional enterprise computing. The benefits mentioned include lower costs since institutions only pay for resources used, improved research capabilities through access to latest IT, and knowledge sharing between academia and industry. Previous models of collaboration are discussed, along with the need for collaboration to solve community problems and boost economies in developing nations.
Competency based education and training in technical Alexander Decker
This document discusses competency-based education and training (CBET) and its potential implications for sustainable national security and development in Nigeria. It defines CBET as an approach that focuses on what learners can do upon completion rather than the learning process, with competencies based on industry standards. The key characteristics of CBET include selecting carefully defined competencies, integrating skills practice with supporting theory, self-paced learning, and assessing mastery of individual competencies. Implementing CBET in technical and vocational education in Nigeria could help address the lack of employable skills among graduates and in turn reduce unemployment, increasing national security and development.
Digital Education: Scope and Challenges of a Developing SocietyMagic Software
Digital education has the potential to revolutionize India's education system by increasing access and affordability, especially for those in rural areas. However, India faces several challenges to fully realizing this potential, including lack of digital literacy and infrastructure among much of the population. While initiatives like expanding broadband access are helping, more needs to be done to address issues such as mobile and rural connectivity. Innovation is also needed to make digital education more interactive and ensure subjects like math can be effectively taught online. Overcoming barriers like the "digital divide" will require concerted efforts across government and all stakeholders to make digital education inclusive and sustainable for all.
Association for Continuing Higher Education South presentation Stephen Marshall PhD
The document discusses how experience differentiates in today's "Experience Era". It notes that 89% of leading marketers say anticipating customer needs and providing assistive experiences along the customer journey is critical to growth. Mobile experiences are also highlighted as important, with smartphones used 150 times per day on average. The document then summarizes trends in higher education, including a focus on personalized student experiences and digital literacy. It outlines a partnership between Adobe and ETSU to activate learning outcomes through industry tools and real projects, connecting students to opportunities and enhancing marketing resources.
Skills for Southeast Asia - How to address challenges and seize opportunities?OECD Centre for Skills
Presentation by Mr. Ingo Imhoff Programme Director, Regional Cooperation in TVET/RECOTVET – Deutsche Gesellschaft für international Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) for the 11th Meeting of the OECD Southeast Asian Regional Policy Network on Education and Skills, 24 November 2021
Mr. Ingo Imhoff, Programme Director of the Regional Cooperation in TVET/RECOTVET project implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für international Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), explained how technical, vocational and educational training (TVET) balances skills supply and demand, thereby helping reduce skills mismatches. He outlined the challenges faced by TVET systems in Southeast Asia, especially with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Integrating human relation skills into the curriculum of industrial technolog...IJITE
Technological devices are playing such a significant role in our lives that educators are incorporating
Ipads, smartphones, and even Skyping via these devices to educate our future generations. Managing the
utilization of this technology has become an important issue for businesses and proposes the question: how
is it possible to maintain good human relations with customers, clients and other businesses with all of the
technological advancements that often prevent face-to-face interaction? This paper addresses the value of
assimilating human relation skills into the curriculum of Industrial Technology related programs.
Additionally, this article provides an overview of Industrial Technology related programs and will also
address how to differentiate between Human Resource Development programs and Human Resource
Management programs.
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Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
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Chapter 6
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ENHANCING CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE AND DIGITAL LITERACY IN ACCOUNTING EDUCATION: INSIGHTS FROM A UNIVERSITY’S GLOBAL STUDENT CONSULTING PROGRAMME
1. International Journal of Education (IJE) Vol.9, No.2, June 2021
DOI: 10.5121/ije2021.9201 1
ENHANCING CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE AND
DIGITAL LITERACY IN ACCOUNTING EDUCATION:
INSIGHTS FROM A UNIVERSITY’S GLOBAL STUDENT
CONSULTING PROGRAMME
Clarence Goh, Yuanto Kusnadi, Gary Pan and Poh Sun Seow
School of Accountancy, Singapore Management University, Singapore
ABSTRACT
Recent literature has advocated for the use of project based learning to engage students in active learning.
This study examines how students’ learning is enhanced through an overseas project-based learning (PBL)
programme at a Singapore University (UNIS), called the UNIS-XO pedagogy. Specifically, this study
provides a framework through which students, faculty members, and industry partner can collaborate
through consulting programs with the aim to provide feasible recommendations to the clients. Our findings
suggest that an experiential PBL with an overseas client is an important learning experience through which
students can strengthen their digital literacy as well as cross-cultural competency to make them more future-
ready for their work.
KEYWORDS
Cultural Intelligence, Digital Literacy, Project Based Learning, Partnership Management
1. INTRODUCTION
According to a recent McKinsey & Company Global Survey of executives, the COVID-19
pandemic has accelerated companies’ digital transformation efforts in the way they do business
(McKinsey & Company, 2021). Particularly, the focus of transformation has been on digitalization
of customer and supply-chain interactions and the significant increase of digitally enabled products.
The survey results have also confirmed the rapid shift toward interacting with customers through
digital channels, as these online customers are no longer based only locally but from countries
around the world. To stay competitive in this new business environment requires new strategies
and practices. As such, there is a pressing need for business executives to adopt a global mindset
and enhance their level of digital literacy, as cultural intelligence and digital capability are critical
components of new online business model.
To date, digital transformation has brought broad-scale institutional change in many industries,
including retail, transportation, accommodation, finance, legal – and accounting is no exception
(Pan & Seow, 2016). Accounting is making a great change of the role it plays in the organization
and the function it currently performs. Many manual, routine-based accounting tasks of the past
are now increasingly undertaken by automation. In particular, Bhimani & Willcocks (2014)
highlight that the accounting function may drive productivity through automation of processes
which in turn, brings about increased efficiency, improved decision-making, and an enhanced
control environment.
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While automation is altering the work of accountants, however, it is believed accountants will
continue to have a central role to play in most companies (Guthrie & Parker, 2016). For example,
accountants are required to play a data assurance role, offering opinion on whether data are valid,
accurate and complete (Kruskopf et al., 2020). Furthermore, with an in-depth knowledge and
understanding of customer behaviour, business operation and financial performance, accountants
are well placed to offer insights that allow business executives to make effective data-driven
decisions (Goh et al., 2019).
With rapid transformation in the accountancy sector, it is therefore not difficult to understand why
there is a growing demand for advanced digital knowledge and adequate global exposure for
accounting professionals. This calls for an urgent injection of digital knowledge and cultural
intelligence in the accounting education that would allow students to navigate a future workplace
where use of technology and dealing with global clientele are the norm.
As a consequence, teaching pedagogy at universities has started to evolve from content teaching,
to engaging students in active learning, hence focusing on applying and reflecting knowledge,
through project-based learning (PBL) (Pan et al., 2019; Seow et al. 2019). An essential feature of
PBL is it is increasingly requiring partnership between universities and companies in devising
effective solutions to address complex problems.
Accordingly, this study aims to shed light on students’ learning experience of cultural intelligence
and digital literacy in a PBL programme at a Singapore University (UNIS). We aim to summarize
and highlight students’ major takeaways from the programme, and the essentials of partnership
management in our study.
The following section provides relevant literature review on the importance of digital literacy and
cultural intelligence in accounting education as well as the important role played by PBL. This is
followed by description of our research methodology and case studies. Following the case
description, we present our findings. The paper concludes with implications for education.
2. LITERATURE REVIEW
This section reviews the related literatures on digital literacy and cultural intelligence in accounting
education as well as project based learning.
2.1. Digital Literacy and Cultural Intelligence in Accounting Education
In recent years, many companies have adopted digital technologies to transform their business
operations to meet the needs of dynamic business environment and evolving consumer preferences.
These digital technologies include Industrial internet of things (IoT), Big data analytics (DA),
Artificial intelligence (AI) and others. What these companies are undergoing is the phenomenon
of digital transformation. The impact on companies adopting digital transformation would usually
revolve around issues such as requiring new skill set and competences, implementing new tools
and applications, revamping organisational settings, and redesigning job scope/retraining to
enhance the collaboration between human and machine (Pan & Lee, 2020).
There is vast scope for gains in innovation and productivity for accounting entity that can capitalize
on these rapid technological developments. Increasingly, accountants are expected to know not
only how to use basic accounting software to manage data, but also have a solid understanding of
critical technological components that drive digital innovation (Goh et al., 2019). For example,
technology-related risks and security issues are drawing auditors’ attention. Thus, accountants and
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auditors are expected to have a high level of digital knowledge and grounding. In addition, the
adoption of smart software and analytics that will enable better and near real-time reporting may
allow accountants to transition from retrospective to predictive analysis, and highlighting the
interconnectedness of financial and non-financial performance (Pan et al., 2015).
While there is an increasing demand for accountants who are well-versed with digital technologies,
however, Amato (2016) reports that there is a lack of professionals who possess relevant
technology skills to fill these roles. This gap is apparent not only for experienced professionals but
also for entry-level accountants who have accumulated less than three years of work experience
(McCann, 2015). One way to address this skill gap is to ensure that young accountants entering the
workforce possess skillsets relevant to companies as they seek to capitalize on the potential gains
that could be achieved through implementation of new technologies now and in the future.
To ensure that accounting students are equipped with the skillsets needed to exploit developments
in technology, various parties including the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
(AACSB International, 2014) and the International Federation of Accountants (Sirois and
Savovska, 2017), have appealed to universities to incorporate teaching of relevant technology skills
in their programmes. In particular, the AACSB recommends that accounting degree programmes
should provide students with relevant data-related skill-sets and knowledge, such as: data creation,
data sharing, data analytics, data mining, data reporting, and storage (AACSB International, 2014).
Besides digital literacy, companies are struggling to find enough accountants with the essential
skills to function globally. As cultural rules are evolving with the world economy, intercultural
business interaction is the new expectation for management accountant. Cross-cultural competency
refers to the ability to operate in different cultural settings. This requires not just linguistic skills,
but also the ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing contexts (Chiu et al., 2013).
Cultural intelligence (CI) itself is defined as an individual’s ability to work effectively in diverse
cultural situations. There are four main components in cultural intelligence that are connected to
each other (Chua et al., 2012): Metacognitive CI is an individual’s ability to analyze mindset,
understand, and find solutions for conflicts that arise from cultural diversity. Cognitive CI covers
an individual’s knowledge and experience of other cultures. Meanwhile, motivational CI is one’s
desire to adapt in the midst of cultural differences. Lastly, behavioral CI is one’s ability to adapt
and change attitudes towards people from a variety of cultures. The Cultural Intelligence Center in
Michigan proposes four metrics of cultural intelligence (Kenney, 2016): (i) CI Drive - how much
do you want to adapt to other cultures? (ii) CI Knowledge - how well do you understand the
differences between cultures? (iii) CI Strategy - can you predict and plan for multicultural
interactions? (iv) CI Action - can you adapt your words and actions?
According to Stoner and Miller (2010), an accounting curriculum that embeds global awareness
and international collaboration may produce accounting graduates that are more well-rounded and
able view things from different perspectives and better prepare them for their future career. It is
therefore unsurprising student exchange and extensive study programs abroad have become a
valuable part of the curriculum for accounting students to hone their cultural intelligence (Helliar,
2013).
2.2. Project-Based Learning
PBL is “a systematic teaching method that engages students in learning knowledge and skills
through an extended inquiry process structured among complex, authentic questions and carefully
designed projects and task” (Markham et al, 2003).
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In addition, PBL should form the “the basis of the curriculum” and not just a “supplementary
activity to support learning” (Bell, 2010). Tal et al (2006) further elaborate on the five key features
that should be satisfied in a PBL environment: (1) It starts with a problem statement; (2) Students
will then initiate discussions and enquiries to perform background research on the problem and
then apply relevant knowledge from various disciplines; (3) Collaborations between students,
teachers and other members of the community in coming up with solutions for the problem
statement; (4) Availability of learning technologies that help to engage students in their inquiry
process; and finally, (5) Students produce feasible recommendations to address the problem
statement. Overall, PBL is expected to produce positive learning experience for students as
highlighted by Gultekin (2005) in terms of critical thinking and problem solving ability.
While many would agree with the importance of incorporating digital literacy and cultural
intelligence in accounting curriculum, few research studies have examined students’ learning
experience in such PBL setting. Accordingly, in this study, we aim to fill the gap in the accounting
education literature by shedding light on how universities can facilitate experiential PBL courses.
It is also useful to offer some insights into students’ lessons learned from such PBL courses.
3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
We adopted a qualitative research approach with case study design. The case research method
enables insights into the process of change as the data are collected over time. In addition, the case
methodology guides rather than prescribes activity and may be modified as a result of findings in
the field, ie events in context (Yin, 2003).
3.1. UNIS Study Mission Course
Since December 2009, UNIS School of Accountancy has been regularly organizing accounting
study mission trips to visit companies and organizations in various countries across Asia. The
countries visited include: China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam. The
trip usually lasts for at least a week and students will get the chance to interact with the business
leaders in those countries.
3.2. Overseas Experiential Learning Opportunity
More recently, some of the study mission trips have been converted into UNIS-X Overseas
(hereafter denoted as UNIS-XO) courses since August 2018, which offers an overseas experiential
learning opportunity for students. One important objective of the UNIS-XO course is to provide
students with the learning opportunity to apply the theories and knowledge learnt in classroom into
devising practical solutions for real organizations. In addition to visits to companies and
organizations, student will also participate in a consultancy project, which is assigned by the project
sponsor (typically a company that is based in the country visited).
In addition, one important feature of the UNIS-XO pedagogy is that it is a tripartite collaboration
between the faculty member (who will be the instructor of the course), students, and the overseas
project sponsor. Through the project collaboration, students will learn how to solve business
problems with guidance from the faculty and mentors assigned by the industry partner (i.e. the
project sponsor) from problem definition to final presentation – while simultaneously testing their
skills in real world settings.
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Overall, a typical UNIS-XO course aimed to fulfil the following learning objectives: (1) understand
the foreign country and its political economic development and socio-political diversity, (2) solve
real-world problems through a student consultancy project, (3) incorporate experiential and peer-
learning, (4) incorporate active mentoring by faculty and project sponsors, and (4) learn how to
handle uncertainty in a project.
Therefore, the PBL with overseas clients and exposure to foreign culture are expected to broaden
students’ cultural intelligence and be more prepared to take on cross-cultural collaboration in the
future (Stoner & Milner, 2010; Chua et al., 2012).
4. FINDINGS FROM CASE STUDIES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
4.1. Case Study 1: Study Mission Trip to Laos
The country of focus in the first case study is Laos and the project sponsor is Company A, a
prominent Laotian conglomerate with business interests across a range of industries including fast
moving consumer goods (FMCG), automotive, agriculture, and construction. The semester
commenced in August 2018 and ended in December 2018, with students first attending six seminars
in Singapore and then visiting the Laotian cities of Luang Prabang and Vientiane over a period of
eight days. Panel A of Table 1 provides the breakdown of the 29 UNIS undergraduate students
enrolled in the course. They were allocated to five project teams and completed three projects.
Table 1: Distribution of Students for the Study Missions Trip
Number of students Percentage (%)
Panel A: Laos trip
Total number of students 29
Male 16 55%
Female 13 45%
Year 2 1 4%
Year 3 12 41%
Year 4 and beyond 16 55%
Panel B: Indonesia trip
Total number of students 28
Male 13 46%
Female 15 54%
Year 2 2 7%
Year 3 9 32%
Year 4 and beyond 17 61%
While in Laos, students visited six organizations1
, including Company A, to provide them with the
opportunity to interact with a range of local representatives and industry practitioners, further
enhancing the cross-cultural learning experience. Together with Company A, faculty from UNIS
scoped the following three projects for the students to undertake throughout the semester:
• Balanced scorecard and dashboard: Company A was looking to improve the tools that they
use for comparing and tracking of business performance in their automotive business.
Accordingly, students were tasked to develop a balanced scorecard that (i) can be universally
applied across Automotive sub-units, (ii) make business sense for the company, and (iii) can
be practically implemented. They were also tasked to created dashboards to complement the
balanced scorecard by allowing Company A to effectively monitor and track business
performance.
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• Valuation: Company A was in the early stages of exploring the sale or listing of the branded
tires and branded motorcycles sub-units within its automotive business. However, one
stumbling block had been the lack of reliable valuations of these sub-units. Accordingly,
students were tasked to use relevant accounting information to develop valuation models to
provide relevant insights to Company A in its continuing discussions on a possible sale or
listing of the various sub-units.
• Setting up of a holding company: As a family business, Company A has issues related to
corporate governance. To improve corporate governance, Company A is considering setting
up a holding company. Students were tasked to examine the various options available to
Company A and to provide recommendations that could inform Company A’s decision on a
possible restructuring of its business to improve its corporate governance.
The project work commenced in August 2018. They were mentored by UNIS faculty and consulted
frequently (virtually) with senior employees of Company A. They concluded their projects by
providing Company A with a final presentation and written report of their final
prototypes/models/recommendations during their visit to the premises of Company A in December
2018.
4.2. Case Study 2: Study Mission Trip to Indonesia
Meanwhile, the second case study revolves around a ‘virtual’ study mission trip to Indonesia and
project collaboration with Bank B, one of the oldest banks in Indonesia. The semester started in
January 2020 and it was supposed to culminate in a study trip with a final presentation at the
headquarter of Bank B, located in Jakarta, in early May 2020. The breakdown of the 28
undergraduate students enrolled in the course is provided in Panel B of Table 1. Similar to the study
mission to Laos, the students were assigned to five projects teams.
The following two projects were scoped for the students to undertake in the semester:
• Penetrating the education industry: Given the large population in Indonesia, Bank B
constantly strives to gain more exposure to potential customers in Indonesia and acquire them
as its customer base. In the project collaboration with UNIS, the problem statement that was
given to the students is to explore initiatives in penetrating the education industry to broaden
its clientele base and create customer stickiness.
• Marketing Bank B’s corporate internet banking application: To serve non-individual
customers’ needs in running their businesses, Bank B through its Cash Management
Division has developed a corporate internet banking application, named Application V,
providing access to customers’ accounts anytime anywhere. Customers can both view their
accounts and transact through the internet. The main objective of the project is to come up
with a marketing plan to increase the usage and penetration rate of Application V.
In the first two weeks of the semester, online Skype calls were made between the students and the
mentors assigned by Bank B. The problem statement was clearly explained and defined in the
Skype calls and the mentor also addressed some initial questions by the students.
After performing their background research, the students did a mid-term presentation in front of
the teaching faculties (which includes the instructor and the adjunct teaching mentor) in Week 9 of
the semester. Not only did they obtain “live” feedback from the teaching faculties, they were also
to engage the faculties in an interactive discussion which proved to be useful in terms of how they
can refine their recommendations. After the presentation, the students continued with the projects
for the remaining part of the semester.
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Due to the Covid19 pandemic and border closures, the company visits to Jakarta had to be cancelled
and as a result, contingency plans were activated. The company presentations by the business
leaders representing the technology, accounting, and start-up sectors were re-arranged and done
virtually via teleconferencing platform (WebEx) in the last week of April 2020. More importantly,
the faculty and mentors assigned from Bank B also decided for the final presentation to be pre-
recorded and presented to the senior management team of Bank B online (also via WebEx), at the
end of April 2020.
4.3. Recommendations to Company A in Laos
Company A’s senior management team, including its president, were present to interact with
students and listen to their presentations in December 2018.
• Balanced scorecard and dashboard: The two project teams assigned to this project came up
with comprehensive balanced scorecards that used weighted measures that Company A could
use to track its performance from the financial, customer, internal business, and learning &
growth perspectives. They also created accompanying dashboards using the Microsoft Excel
software that would allow Company A to effectively track the performance measures
described in the balanced scorecard. Advanced Excel features such as macros and ‘what-if’
analysis were also incorporated into students’ dashboards.
• Valuation: The two project teams that were assigned to this project developed a range of
valuation models to value Company A’s sub-units. These models were developed using the
Microsoft Excel software and employed techniques including the net asset method, the
discounted cash flow method, and the comparable companies method. Advanced Excel
features such as macros were also incorporated into students’ dashboards.
• Setting up of holding company: The project team that was assigned to this project thoroughly
researched the topic and came up with a suite of insights and recommendations that were
relevant to Company A. Their report and presentation highlighted the key issues related to
succession planning that were relevant to a large family run company like Company A,
outlined the key benefits of setting up a holding company, and examined the options
available to Company A in setting up a holding company (including which jurisdiction to set
up the holding company, pros and cons of listing the holding company, etc).
4.4. Recommendations to Bank B in Indonesia
The following recommendations were offered by the students doing the two projects with Bank B,
when they presented their work to a group of senior management teams of Bank B in late April
2020:
• Penetrating the education industry: One of the proposed recommendations to penetrate the
education industry is by integrating seamless adoption of technology from the retailers’
perspective. To create stickiness with Bank B’s potential customers, the proposed solution
by the students aims to resolve the pain points of food vendors in the education industry to
achieve efficiency and effectiveness in their business operations. Specifically, the solution is
to develop an application that is intended to be a smart retailer-managed application interface
and aims to adopt a seamless integrated onboarding for vendors and serve as a one-stop shop
for their business needs. An all-in-one dashboard will display the insights of the business’s
cash flow and projections to provide comprehensive financial visibility for the vendors.
There are four main features which tackles the main pain-points of retailers and seek to create
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stickiness by onboarding retailers onto Bank B’s ecosystem – inventory management, rental
& loan management, payment management and business insurance.
• Marketing Bank B’s corporate internet banking application: To market Application V to
SMEs, one of the proposed recommendations was to adopt the 3C strategy - Creation of
content to promote the application through YouTube and other social media platform);
Collaboration with various YouTubers who are also SME owners to review the application
as well as provide tutorials regarding the platform; and Continuation through the setting up
of a business association to integrate SME clients into the system and increase stickiness
while rolling out new initiatives efficiently.
The senior management team of both Company A and Bank B praised the students for their
professionalism and well-executed projects. Overall, they were pleased with the quality of the
recommendations and expressed keen interest in implementing UNIS students’ respective
solutions.
4.5. Feedback from Client Partners
Following the completion of the collaboration with UNIS, Company A’s president sent a letter of
appreciation to the university to record his appreciation of the work that had been done. The letter
expressed his gratitude for the “warm partnership and support” extended to his company. It also
highlighted that Company A was “impressed by the level of professionalism, the quality work and
concerted efforts” that the students had shown. In discussing the benefits that Company A received
from sponsoring the projects, Company A’s president highlighted that “in today’s increasingly
competitive market, real-time and objective data is crucial to aid in the business making-decision,
and identify and grow talents in the company. The projects embarked on by the UNIS students
exactly helped in these matters and point out the areas Company A needs to improve on in order to
stay competitive in the market. Moreover, these projects also demonstrate the importance of
collaboration, which Company A hopes more companies in Laos can consider to embrace.”
The Head of Cash Management of Bank B also thanked the students for the excellent effort put in
the project collaborations. He further commented that the mentor managers who had been put in
charge of those projects would be summarizing the presentations to the key stakeholders as he
believed that some of the recommendations can be adapted to expand Bank B’s business. He also
hoped that the project collaboration has enriched UNIS’s students horizon and mindset, especially
when considering banking as a future career possibility.
4.6. Feedback from Faculty Mentors
The faculty members who participated in the two courses also shared that they had gained valuable
exposure to the Laotian and Indonesian economies and insights into how universities could
collaborate to not only enhance the learning of students but also bring benefits to stakeholders
involved in the collaboration. Specifically, the faculty involved in the Laos study mission
commented, “The UNIS-XO course provided me with a unique opportunity to work with senior
executives of one of the most prominent family-run companies in Laos. I gained a first-hand
perspective into the unique challenges of doing business in a developing Southeast Asian economy
like Laos. Teaching this course also allowed me to gain insights into how academia and industry
can work together to bring about unique benefits to various stakeholders.”
Meanwhile, the other faculty member in charge of the ‘virtual’ study mission to Indonesia further
highlighted the need for agility in terms of immediate response brought about because of the
cancellation of the study trip due to the Covid19 pandemic. The cooperativeness of the project
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sponsor (Bank B) and their support in terms of accommodating online presentations in front of
their senior managers were also very much appreciated.
4.7. Feedback from Students
End of course feedback evaluation was conducted for students involved in both courses. Questions
were asked on a wide range of aspects of the courses: (i) clarity of objectives and expectations, (ii)
stimulation of interests in content and project-based learning, (iii) facilitation and mentoring skills,
(iv) quality and frequency of feedback, (v) creating opportunities for you to learn from others
(partners, guest speakers, peers), (vi) providing you with the opportunities to understand a different
culture/way of working overseas, and (vii) enhancing your understanding of the country’s economy
and industry. Students were then asked to provide their feedback on a Likert-like scale for the
above-mentioned questions on a scale of 1 (Extremely Poor) to 7 (Excellent). Table 2 summarizes
the mean and the standard deviation of the scores obtained for each question, as compared to the
University-average. Panel A presents the findings for the Laos Trip. 23 out of 29 students (79
percent) who participated in the Laos course completed the evaluation survey. Meanwhile, the
findings for the Indonesia trip are displayed in Panel B. 24 out of 28 students (86 percent) who
were involved in the Indonesia course completed the evaluation survey. As observed in both panels,
the mean score for each question is above that of the University-average score, highlighting that
students who participated in both courses had benefitted from the experiential PBL with an
overseas client partner.
Table 2: End of Course Feedback Evaluation Scores
Questions
Mean
Scores
Std
Dev
University
Average
Panel A: Laos trip
Clarity of objectives and expectations 6.619 0.498 5.837
Stimulation of interest in content and project-based learning 6.333 0.730 5.954
Facilitation and mentoring skills 6.286 0.717 5.973
Quality and frequency of feedback 6.429 0.598 5.920
Creating opportunities for you to learn from others (partners,
guest speakers, and peers) 6.619 0.498 6.041
Providing you the opportunity to understand a different
culture/way of working overseas 6.810 0.402 6.697
Enhancing your understanding of the country's economy and
industries 6.762 0.436 6.424
Panel B: Indonesia trip
Clarity of objectives and expectations 6.318 1.086 6.026
Stimulation of interest in content and project-based learning 6.364 0.790 6.191
Facilitation and mentoring skills 6.409 0.796 6.172
Quality and frequency of feedback 6.500 0.673 6.085
Creating opportunities for you to learn from others (partners,
guest speakers, and peers) 6.545 0.739 6.252
Providing you the opportunity to understand a different
culture/way of working overseas 6.182 0.007 5.806
Enhancing your understanding of the country's economy and
industries 6.136 0.008 5.811
Other qualitative feedbacks are presented in Table 3. In particular, students acknowledged the
relevance and challenges of working on real-world projects, particularly in a foreign country that
they were unfamiliar with. The opportunity to work with managers from a different country and to
apply the theories learnt into practical applications are other important appealing factors of the
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project collaboration. While the Covid10 pandemic resulted in the cancellation of the Indonesia
trip, students still appreciated the chance to understand the banking industry in Indonesia.
Table 3: Qualitative Feedbacks by Students
Feedback #1 – This ASM gave me the opportunity to immerse myself in a completely different culture. If
not for the study mission, I wouldn’t have visited Laos and learnt about the people and culture there. Most
importantly, I have learnt to be adaptable, especially in situations where I am working with different people,
or when I am in a different country.
Feedback #2 – When working with Company A, we often did not have sufficient information or data that is
of sufficient quality and we had to work around that. Furthermore, we had to figure out the direction of our
project and our final product by ourselves so I appreciate the independence we were given to challenge
ourselves.
Feedback #3 - In my opinion, this course enables me to not only understand the traditions, culture and
working ethics of another country like Indonesia, but also to be exposed to business and accounting concepts
which are necessary in analysing the current business products, market and financial capabilities.
Additionally, this course also challenged me to bridge the knowledge of what I have to what is required.
Furthermore, through this course I have learnt how to structure and format a persuasive recommendation.
Feedback #4 - Despite not being able to go to Indonesia, I have learnt new information about Indonesia from
other students and the professor, as well as the sharing by Indonesians experts. Being able to work with Bank
B helped to increase my understanding of Indonesia banking landscape and gave me a more open-minded
view of how business differs across different countries.”
Taken as a whole, the survey results and the qualitative feedbacks corroborate Pan & Seow (2016),
Chiu et al. (2013) and Helliar (2013) by identifying the experiential PBL with an overseas client as
a means for students to strengthen their digital literacy as well as cross-cultural competency to
make them more future-ready for their work, which represents the main contribution of this study.
4.8. Partnership Management and Benefits of Project Collaboration with University
Partnership management is a key component to the success of project-based learning, such as that
employed in the course (Pan et al., 2021). In particular, both UNIS and the project sponsors
(Company A and Bank B) had taken care to manage the partnership in four key aspects.
First, the value proposition of the study mission was clearly established. By participating in the
study mission, both students and university faculties were able to learn about the Laotian and
Indonesian economy and business environment. Students also enhanced their learning by working
on real-world projects. At the same time, the project sponsors were able to benefit from the ideas
and recommendations provided by the students through the projects.
Second, both UNIS and the project sponsors were committed to deep collaborations on the projects.
Students and faculty from UNIS spent a total of fourteen weeks working on the projects in close
collaboration with five senior executives from Company A as well as four senior managers from
Bank B. When students made their final presentations to Company A, the full senior management
team, including the company’s president, was on hand to listen and provide feedback to the
students. Likewise, during the final presentation session to Bank B, all the four senior managers as
well as the Head of New Digital Ventures of Bank B dialled in and listened to all the four online
presentations held over WebEx.
Third, there was extensive knowledge creation and exchange between the UNIS and the industry
partners. As part of the projects, students created solutions including balanced scorecards, business
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dashboards, valuation models that were readily adopted and implemented by Company A,
Similarly, recommendations on how to penetrate the education industry and increase usage rate of
online banking application of Bank B were feasible and can be pursued by Bank B. Students and
faculty also benefited from the knowledge gained from the unique opportunity to work with senior
executives of one of the most prominent family business in Laos as well as a regional bank based
in Jakarta.
Fourth, the partnership was greatly enhanced by the continuous feedback offered by all parties.
Early on in the collaboration, the regular feedback and communication between university
faculties, Company A, and Bank B was crucial in developing projects that were realistic, relevant,
and beneficial to both students and the company. Throughout the collaboration, both Company A
and Bank B also offered clear feedback on its expectations of the projects. This provided clear
guidance to both the faculty and students on key project deliverables.
5. CONCLUSION
This paper examines students’ learning experience of cultural intelligence and digital literacy in a
project-based learning course setting. By drawing upon a case study of UNIS, we summarize and
highlight students’ major takeaways from the course, and the essentials of partnership management
in our study. For educators, this study offers useful insights to understanding the roles ought to be
played by the teacher and the students so as to ensure an effective PBL course. Our study has also
described key features of partnership management in PBL. For any partnership to work,
understanding each other’s role is important. In particular, the case study has shown university
pedagogy may have to evolve with times to satisfy the requirements of employers in the present
and the future. It is clear university education plays an important role in equipping and nurturing
digital literacy and cultural intelligence within students.
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AUTHORS
Dr. Clarence Goh is Assistant Professor of Accounting (Practice) and Director of the Professional
Development at the Singapore Management University. His research interests are in the area of judgment
and decision making in financial disclosure, financial information comparability, and data & analytics in
accounting.
Dr. Yuanto Kusnadi is Assistant Professor of Accounting (Education) at the Singapore Management
University. His research interests are in corporate governance and innovative pedagogy.
Dr. Gary Pan is Professor of Accounting (Education) at Singapore Management University and the
Associate Dean (Undergraduate Admissions and Students Development) of the School of Accountancy at
the Singapore Management University. He is also the Academic Director of SMU-X at the Provost Office.
His research interests are in information technology enablement of accounting processes and innovative
pedagogy..
Dr. Poh Sun Seow is Associate Professor of Accounting (Education) and Associate Dean (Teaching and
Curriculum) of the School of Accountancy at Singapore Management University. His research interests are
in accounting information systems, behavioural issues in accounting and accounting education.