Collaborative platform for virtual practice enterprise learning

Abstract

Virtualizing structures, functions and operations of real companies, simulated enterprises provide a learning environment where learners acquire professional knowledge and practical skills. Collaborative networks for simulated enterprises allow participants performing management functions, virtual transaction or production simulations and developing entrepreneurial behaviors in a collaborative professional environment. This paper aims to present a functional collaborative environment for practice in virtual enterprises in which actors are students, universities and real companies. © IFIP International Federation for Information Processing 2013.