This paper extends the previous application of Alfred Whitehead's educational ideas to the domain of enterprise education. In doing so, a unique approach to enterprise education is illustrated that links students to their reality whilst also connecting the curriculum to contemporary entrepreneurship theory. The paper reports upon past cycles of…

In order to meet the challenge of today's global business environment and accreditation requirements for "internationalization," the School of Business at John Carroll University in Ohio undertook a 2-year project to enhance the internationalization of its faculty. The core of the project involved a set of on-site workshops on curriculum…

A historical overview regarding the deficits in education provided to accounting students precedes a discussion of research regarding the teaching of accounting. The need is shown for research on the teaching and learning of accounting as a strategy for curriculum improvement. Both learning and teaching theories are reviewed. Instructional…

In the 1960's two major studies were highly critical of the status of business education. Since then most schools changed their operations, modifying curricula to provide for greater analytical and theoretical content, shifting toward the development of managerial skills. (MLW)

A framework for internationalizing the business curriculum in higher education in rapidly developing Pacific Rim countries is presented. Factors influencing curriculum design decisions are identified, including those in the local economies, competition among higher education institutions, and the role of academic and professional research centers…

Discusses the evolution of graduate management education at Stanford University (California), looks at the forces changing management education nationwide after World War II, forces inhibiting change at Stanford, and factors in the eventual program development process there. Chronicles the university's 1949 program plan, response to it, a 1956…

Describes the development of an instructional model encouraging collaborative learning in graduate business education. The approach evolved from a survey of professionals concerning the interpersonal and individual skills needed for effectiveness in graduate school, the job market, and society, and resulted in a revised curriculum. (MSE)

Investigated students' expectations of advanced business-Spanish courses at a graduate school of international management. Surveys indicated that students did not expect to discuss the same topics, use the same materials, and practice the same activities in Spanish-language seminars and in business classes. They preferred cultural topics in a…

The purpose of this study is to present cross-functional international teaching modules. The modules presented in this paper are intended to assist higher education institutions in initiating and implementing the first level of internationalization of the business school curriculum. Although the focus is on achieving a level of global awareness,…

This annotated bibliography identifies current materials on the topic of sex role stereotyping and career aspirations of junior high and high school students. The sources included are selective and reflect a portion of the research available in the Robert E. Kennedy Library. The majority of the items are journal articles and unpublished studies…

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside offered an experimental course on international business in seminar form as a means of trying an interdisciplinary venture in a new area without commitment to a course structure. The seminar was developed as part of the international studies program, which draws on existing courses in several disciplines, and…

A college business course focusing on the opportunities, issues, problems, and challenges of doing business with companies in the Pacific Rim region is described. The course has two major components: classroom learning and field study. The classroom component includes reading large quantities of materials that relate to economies of the Pacific…

The University of Nebraska's Executive Master's in Business Administration (MBA) program has integrated international research activities into the curriculum. The university contracted with domestic corporations to conduct studies on prospects for international business. Research assignments include assessment of competitors, economic evaluations,…

Claims that training business faculty in ethics is a critical component of including ethics in the business curriculum. Includes suggestions concerning what business faculty should know about ethical theory, how to include theory, and curricular and teaching issues. Describes research projects, publications, and workshops. (DK)

Describes a study that measured the disposition toward critical thinking of freshmen enrolled in California State University's (Northridge) College of Business Administration and Economics. Reports: (1) a positive tendency toward critical thinking for these students; (2) no significant differences in this tendency among ethnic groups; and (3) no…