Welcome to Business Builders!
In a world powered by AI and data, students need more than technical skills—they need to think critically, communicate clearly, and make decisions based on data. Business Builders helps educators bring these skills to life through engaging, scenario-based games—powered by SAP Analytics Cloud and designed by educators for educators.
What is Business Builders?
Business Builders is a free, cloud-based platform that turns data literacy and business storytelling into an interactive learning experience. Students explore real-world scenarios, use SAP Analytics Cloud to analyze data, and compete on leaderboards—earning instant feedback and celebrating success.
Each game challenges students to:
- Visualize and interpret real business data
- Answer scenario-specific questions
- Climb the leaderboard through accurate, timely analysis
Scenarios range from foundational business skills to advanced decision-making—ideal for classrooms focused on analytics, strategy, finance, IT, sustainability, and more.
Who is it for?
Business Builders is built for higher education instructors across all academic levels and disciplines. Whether you teach intro-level undergrads or MBA students, the platform adapts to your classroom.
- No cost for educators or students
- No software installation required
- Built-in gamification to boost engagement
- Easy setup of students via instructor invitation links
What's in it for your students?
Students will:
- Learn data analysis and visualization with SAP Analytics Cloud
- Develop analytical thinking and problem-solving skills as well as data storytelling
- Collaborate and compete in a game-based environment
- Build job-ready capabilities for internships and careers
Available Game Scenarios
- Supply Chain Management
- International Expansion
- Sustainability Portfolio
- NEW: The Maple Heir (Business Processes Micro-Challenges)
- NEW: The Agent
Prof. Dr. Nuran Fazlioglu-Adal
Professor of International Business at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, about Business Builders
Business Builders brings data to life — making data competence and storytelling something you don't just teach, but truly experience.
Get Started Today
Creating your instructor account takes just minutes. Invite students with a link, run a session in class or remotely, and watch your students grow into confident data storytellers.
Students
Business Builders is an invitation-only platform. Follow the instructions you receive from your instructor, and you're good to go!
Educators
Professors, lecturers and teachers can apply to register for a Business Builders account for free. Get started now!
