Sweet, finished the team portion of my Capsim Capstone Simulation. Now, just need to finish a consulting project and write 5 more papers. More updates to come on the tasks for the Capstone Simulation.

What the Capsim (Marketplace/Capsim-style) Capstone Simulation Is at WGU

In the WGU MBA program (course C216), the capstone experience includes a comprehensive business simulation plus written performance tasks. The simulation is not a traditional exam; it is an interactive business management simulation that tests your ability to apply MBA concepts across strategy, finance, marketing, operations, and leadership.

Different resources refer to it as Capsim, Marketplace Simulation, or simply the MBA Business Simulation, but they all describe the same structure: a multi‑round virtual business in which you run a company and justify your decisions in written tasks.

What You Do in the Simulation

1. Run a virtual startup

You act as the entrepreneur of a carbon‑fiber 3D‑printed bicycle company, managing:

• Marketing & advertising
• Sales staffing & service levels
• HR compensation
• Manufacturing & capacity planning
• R&D improvements
• Finance & accounting

2. Make decisions over multiple quarters

The simulation runs from Q1 to Q6, with:

• Q1–Q3: Startup and early strategy
• Q4: Venture pitch + Task 1
• Q5–Q6: Scaling and optimization
• Post-Q6: Written board report and reflection

3. Complete three written tasks tied to your decisions

The WGU C216 Capstone requires you to submit:

• Task 1: Tactical plan + simulation justification
• Task 2: Board of directors report (after finishing Q6)
• Task 3: Reflection on your MBA learning