Real-World Learning of Information Resource Managemetn

Abstract

The chapter describes an Information Resources Management course in a Small Business Management program at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Maribor, Slovenia that is based on real world learning principle. The aim of the course is to provide students with knowledge and experience to deal with information technology and systems in small business from a managerial perspective. The theoretical part of the course is conducted in a classroom and the practical part is experienced in mentor firms. Thus, students have an opportunity to compare, combine and verify “theory” and “practice” instantly and develop capability to transfer the acquired knowledge and skills into practice.