INNOVATIVE PRACTICES IN BUSINESS EDUCATION IN THE 21ST CENTURY

Abstract

Abstract

        The quality of educational process largely depends upon the quality of business education. Though business education Business education is concerned with equipping the individuals with skills and competencies required for participation in the business world.   Indeed, it is an intricate, exacting and a very challenging one. Challenges in educational system have no permanent and fixed answers because of the changeable nature of human society. The business education in the 21st century will have to deal with a world different from that of 20th century in respect of pedagogical and technological advancement. So, no business education programme can prepare teachers or students for all situations that they will encounter. Business education have to make the final choices from among many alternatives. Therefore, it is imperative for business education to constantly reevaluate their choices. This can be achieved through introducing innovative ideas and practices in business education. Since teachers are of central importance in improving the quality of education; hence, the introduction of innovative practices in teacher education is of utmost importance. This conceptual paper is designed to elicit discussion on innovative practices in business education. The paper will focus on innovative practices in business education in the 21^st century.