Community-Based Learning in Schools of Business—considerations and Guiding Principles

. However, some reports indicate that the number of students enrolled in these courses is relatively low. Limited information is available regarding the extent to which CBL has been implemented in schools of business or specific considerations for its use in this context. The purpose of this article is to examine the current status and relevance of CBL in schools of business and offer an overview of issues and principles to guide implementation and practice. The article illustrates effective practice by providing an example of a CBL initiative in a school of business focused on engaged learning. Overall, the review indicates a lack of recent information specific to CBL practice in business schools and establishes a foundation on which to base future research.