Your instructor assigned this simulation

Make Data-Driven Decisions. Outsmart the Competition.

You're about to run an MIS simulation set in an election - analyze data, allocate your budget, and outsmart your competitors

Used in management information systems, business information systems, and business computing courses to practice Excel analytics, segmentation, and data-driven strategy.

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Your Strategy Dashboard

When you log in, you'll see everything you need to win

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The Island Map

8 geographic areas to conquer. Watch them change color as you gain support.

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Your Budget

Manage your budget. Every action costs money. Spend wisely.

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Live Standings

See how you rank against competitors. Track your progress each turn.

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Turn Deadlines

Submit your actions before each deadline. Miss it and your competitors gain ground.

The simulation runs in turns. Here's what you'll do each round.

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Download Data

Get CSV files with up to 10,000 resident records per island. Open in Excel or Google Sheets.

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Create Action

Upload your target list. Choose your message. Submit before the deadline.

How Each Turn Works

The simulation runs in turns. Here's what you'll do each round.

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Download Data

Get CSV files with up to 10,000 resident records per island. Open in Excel or Google Sheets.

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Analyze Data

Build pivot tables. Find which residents care about which issues. Identify targets.

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Create Action

Upload your target list. Choose your message. Submit before the deadline.

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See Results

Watch the map update. Check your effectiveness score. Adapt your strategy.

Skills You'll Actually Use

These aren't theoretical. You'll practice them every turn.

Excel / Google Sheets

Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, filtering, and data visualization

Market Segmentation

Identify customer segments based on demographics and behavior

ROI Analysis

Calculate cost per conversion and optimize your spend

Targeting Strategy

Match messages to audiences for maximum impact

Performance Analysis

Measure what worked and adapt your approach

Team Collaboration

Work with teammates to divide analysis and strategy

"Four years after taking this course, I ran into a former student. He recognized me and said, 'The thing I remember most from your class was the simulation and how much I got into it.'"

- MIS Professor

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