pic-hp-istock-10566205ABW gives participants a greater understanding of business as they take over and run their own simulated company, making all of the management decisions necessary for the successful operation of their business in a competitive marketplace. Working in teams they make decisions which have real outcomes as they deal with the full complexity of business activity. Participants develop an understanding of finance and business strategy, marketing, operations, and managing the broad range of business resources and especially their human resources.

ABW offers programs for junior school through to university and corporate participation, with simulations covering a variety of industries and ranging from a one person start-up, to a multi million dollar take over of an established company. ABW delivers serious games which have a carefully thought-out educational purpose.

In-School Program

In the course of one week participants from senior, middle or junior school,  run a multi-million dollar company over a simulated two year period in competition against other student teams.

Inter-School Program

An opportunity for students and teachers to compete against teams of 4 – 10 participants nationally and internationally.

National Awards

The ABW National Awards recognise the achievements of students and teachers participating in ABW programs in the past 12 months.

GEC

The Global Enterprise Challenge is a 24 hour enterprise challenge. It gives young people aged 16 – 19 the opportunity to develop their knowledge and experience of enterprise.