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Our simulations meet the subject area demands of Business and Finance courses. They also provide a valuable support tool for outreach and recruitment programmes.

Special Offer

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Key Benefits:

Overview

Finance Lab and Dealing Room are online, multi-player simulations that transform trading on the financial markets into accessible and enjoyable collaborative learning experiences.

They enable tutors to simulate the unique intensity and excitement of 'live' office-based trading in a learning suite.

They allow the illustration and application of concepts in economics and finance in a way that closely reflects real-world financial decision-making.

Applied Learning

The simulations enable students to develop essential mathematical techniques and applications, apply their business and economic understanding, and develop their key skills in a collaborative and time-pressured team game.

Skills & knowledge

The simulations have been specifically designed to help students to develop the skills and knowledge associated with the world of business and finance.

Outreach & enrichment

Institutions will find the simulations useful for outreach and enrichment activities, or for induction and enterprise days.

It will assist outreach departments wishing to work with young people who are about to make their first independent higher education and career decisions.

Subject areas & academic levels

Suitable for Social Science and Management Faculties, and Business Schools offering courses in Accounting, Business, Economics & Finance and Management.

  • Undergraduate
  • AS/A Level / Scottish Higher National
  • Diploma
  • Professional / CPD courses
  • Vocational

Testimonial videos:

Lesley Hyder, Business School Academic Leader
Southampton Solent University

Simon Brown, Business School Director
Southampton Solent University

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"This is a fabulous Maths tool.  It supports classroom teaching and it is invaluable as an STEM enrichment activity."

William Mackay, Maths Teacher, Leith Academy

“Pupils gain an insight into financial markets trading in a fun and interactive way.  They develop their comprehension and problem-solving skills, and the practical application of numeracy.”

Deirdre Turkington, Business Studies Teacher, Victoria College

"First Campus aims to raise educational standards and make sure all activities fully complement the curriculum, enrich studies, encourage participation and are enjoyable.  Stock Market Challenge always ticks every box."

Annie Davies, First Campus, Cardiff Metropolitan University

"I worked with 10 schools in the South East and was delighted with the response of the students. Both girls and boys were enthusiastically engaged as they learnt about the risk-return trade-offs of investing. They also benefitted from the opportunities that Gobal Investor provides for developing and applying Maths skills."

Helena Mullins, Consultant, London Region, Pfeg

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