Teaching Digital Twins to MBA Students: Why Financial Metrics Beat Tech Demos

Position paper on pedagogical approaches for teaching digital twin concepts to MBA students. Argues that financial metrics (ROI, NPV, payback period) are more effective entry points than technical demonstrations for business audiences. Proposes a curriculum framework that grounds digital twin value in business case methodology and Ward & Daniel benefits management.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
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2026-04-21
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19683075
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Innovations in Educational Methods
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Teaching Digital Twins to MBA Students: Why Financial Metrics Beat Tech Demos

Nicolas Waern
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Innovations in Educational Methods
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Teaching Digital Twins to MBA Students: Why Financial Metrics Beat Tech Demos

Nicolas Waern
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Position paper on pedagogical approaches for teaching digital twin concepts to MBA students. Argues that financial metrics (ROI, NPV, payback period) are more effective entry points than technical demonstrations for business audiences. Proposes a curriculum framework that grounds digital twin value in business case methodology and Ward & Daniel benefits management.

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Association of British Orchestras (GB)
Openalex Percentile: Top 7%
Innovations in Educational Methods
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