Project-Based and Problem-Based Learning (Teaching Methods in Business series)

This book presents an accessible overview of project-based and problem-based learning in business and management education. It explains how practical teaching methods aid the development of critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Exploring the fundamental theories behind these two approaches, chapters showcase how they encourage active, student-centered frameworks. Expert authors provide actionable guidance on how to plan, deliver, and assess project-based and problem-based learning activities, including setting meaningful goals and managing group dynamics. Drawing on global case studies and research, chapters illustrate how they can be adapted to a range of disciplines and environments. The book highlights applied strategies and common challenges, helping educators create engaging, relevant, and skill focused processes. Ultimately, it demonstrates how these approaches can transform business and management education by bridging academia with real-life application.

Project-Based and Problem-Based Learning is an essential read for educators, curriculum designers and academic developers in business and management education for its emphasis on experience and student engagement. Scholars and students in education, social sciences and management education will also benefit from its valuable implementation and theoretical insights.

Georgy Petrov, Reader in Management Education and Practice, School of Business and Management, Queen Mary University of London, UK, Janelle Emmert Goodnight, Professor of Marketing, Marketing Department, College of Business, Western New England University and Gary Coombs, Professor Emeritus of Management, Department of Management, Ohio University, USA