POPBL is an alternative learning method where the students are in an environment centered on learning through project work instead on teaching. POPBL tries to cultivate students’ ability to learn actively, to think critically and to solve problems through an instructional process that focuses on practical tasks. It also encourages students to conduct group discussions.

The implementation of POPBL in this course has several objectives:

i) To familiarize students with basic knowledge of Business/Economics such as marketing, management, economics, and Business/Economics research;

ii) To expose student on the application of Business/Economics knowledge in the real world;

iii) To improve students’ communication skills via weekly progress presentation as well as report writing and technical poster presentation.

iv) To expose students with group and team work management