Opinions of lecturers on Revas Business Simulations

Industry Business Simulations have become one of the most important tools supporting modern teaching methods at higher education institutions in Poland. Inspired by the idea that practice is the future of education, the company Revas creates tools that allow students to fully develop their potential and skills. Today, we present the results of a survey conducted among university lecturers who use Industry Business Simulations in their teaching practice.

Lecturers’ evaluations – How do simulations influence student engagement?

Lecturers’ opinions are clear: 97% of them rate the use of simulations in teaching positively or very positively. This high rating demonstrates the tool’s strong effectiveness. Moreover, 95% of respondents would recommend simulations to their colleagues in the education sector. As many as 88% of lecturers have noticed that simulations increase student engagement, which significantly helps address the issue of dropouts (students leaving their studies).

Thanks to these results, we can conclude that Industry Business Simulations effectively support universities in increasing student engagement and improving teaching effectiveness. Cooperation with universities demonstrates how technology and innovative teaching methods can influence the quality of education.

In which classes are simulations used?

Subjects in which simulations are used

Industry Business Simulations are widely applied in various subjects related to business and management. They are most commonly used in courses such as:

Entrepreneurship
Business Simulations
Business Activity
Business Management
Business Plan
Project Management
Strategic Management
Financial Management

Such a broad application across different fields of study allows students not only to learn the fundamental principles of business planning, but also to solve more specific problems related to running a business.

How do lecturers use simulations?

Lecturers use Industry Business Simulations both during classes and outside of them. The data shows that:

73% of lecturers use simulations during classes and as part of “homework”,
25% of lecturers use simulations only during classes,
2% of lecturers use them exclusively outside class hours.

This diversity indicates the flexibility of the tool and its ability to be adapted to different teaching needs.

Benefits of Using Business Simulations

Industry Business Simulations have a wide impact on the quality of education. Here are the main benefits identified by lecturers:

66% of respondents believe that the main benefit of using simulations is increased student engagement, which directly leads to better knowledge retention.
Over 50% of respondents noticed that simulations allow students to start and run businesses in various industries, which develops their practical skills and enables them to apply theory in real business scenarios.
50% of lecturers indicated that simulations enable more practical classes, which better prepare students for their future professional careers.

What is the main advantage of business simulations in higher education?

They provide hands-on, decision-based learning in a safe environment, effectively bridging the gap between theory and practice.

How do simulations impact student employability?

Students gain practical experience in decision-making, teamwork, and data analysis—skills that are highly valued by employers.

Can simulations be integrated into existing curricula (ECTS)?

Yes. Modern platforms like Revas align with learning outcomes in Management, Finance, and Marketing, making them easy to implement within existing courses.

Suggestions and Changes in Simulations – What Would Lecturers Like to Improve?

In the survey, we asked lecturers for suggestions regarding improvements to Industry Business Simulations. We received many ideas for enhancing the system, such as process automation and adding new features. Each of these proposals is valuable to us, which is why we continuously work on introducing innovations to the simulation and instructor panel that will meet the needs of lecturers.