Higher Education systems need to undergo significant transformation to produce graduates who are highly skilled and prepared for their roles in the impending workforce. Despite an improvement in university throughput rates, unemployment remains predominantly high, which could be attributed to the misalignment between mandatory workplace skills and…

Today, accounting graduates are expected to possess critical analysis attributes beyond good accounting discipline knowledge. The close-knit relationships among accounting theory, accounting research and accounting practice have also implied that the teaching of accounting theory needs to include the teaching of business research to produce…

International Financial Reporting Standards now constitute an important part of educating young professional accountants. This paper looks at a case based process to teach International Financial Reporting Standards using integrated Enterprise Resource Planning software. The case contained within the paper can be used within a variety of courses…

As teachers in German vocational education, the authors have a considerable interest in and responsibility for developing intercultural business skills, which are increasingly vital for successful management across cultures. Special international competence may help trainees find attractive jobs and may also strengthen their companies' position on…

This instructional package, one of four designed for regular vocational students, focuses on the vocational area of medical assistant. Contained in this document are forty-seven learning modules organized into nine units: review for competency; third-party billing; patient teaching; skill building; bookkeeping; interpersonal relationships; medical…

Fifteen modules on small business management are provided in this curriculum guide developed for postsecondary vocational instructors. Module titles are as follow: decision making steps; financing a small business; location of a small business; record systems; the balance sheet and profit and loss statement; purchasing; marketing; sales; cash…

The concept of modular educational programming provides a pragmatic means of translating employee developmental needs into educational objectives. (Authors)

Designed for use in Trident Technical College's Secretarial Science Instructional Lab, this learning module provides self-instructional lessons and self-tests to teach students to operate the IBM 3741/3742 Data Entry Station using most of the features of the machine. Each module focuses on one or more characteristics of the machine, providing…

Designed for use in Trident Technical College's Secretarial Science Instructional Lab, this learning module provides self-instructional lessons and self-tests to teach students to operate the IBM Electronic 75 Typewriter and use the storage capabilities and special features of the machine. Each lesson focuses on one or more specific tasks,…

This module on owning and operating a housecleaning service is one of 36 in a series on entrepreneurship. The introduction tells the student what topics will be covered and suggests other modules to read in related occupations. Each unit includes student goals, a case study, and a discussion of the unit subject matter. Learning activities are…

This self-instructional module on estimating your business potential is the second in a set of twelve modules designed for small business owner-managers. Competency objectives for this module are (1) identify potential customers who are most likely to purchase your goods and services and (2) estimate the volume of goods and services you can expect…

This self-instructional module on creating an effective business image is the fourth in a set of twelve modules designed for small business owner-managers. Competencies for this module are (1) identify the key factors which contribute to formation of a business image and (2) assess your current image and determine if it communicates the…

This self-instructional module on developing ads that produce results is the sixth in a set of twelve modules designed for small business owner-managers. Competencies for this module are (1) identify three guidelines to be considered when you invest money in advertising, (2) identify the five basic elements of a printed advertisement, and (3)…

This self-instructional module on merchandising is the eighth in a set of twelve modules designed for small business owner-managers. Competencies for this module are (1) identify the elements of a balanced merchandise plan and (2) implement a workable plan to meet the needs of a business. Provided are information sections on the elements of a…

This self-instructional module on success in small business is the first in a set of twelve modules designed for small business owner-managers. Competency objectives for this module are (1) ability to evaluate chances of success based upon one's personality and knowledge of good business practices and (2) ability to determine one's commitment to…