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Telfer International Business Case Challenge

Telfer International Business Case Challenge

November 17-19th, 2023
$6,500 in prizes!

The Telfer School of Management hosts the International Business Case Challenge twice a year, in November and March. This competition is a key component of the third-year BCom curriculum and gives students practical experience by applying international business knowledge to real-world scenarios.

During the challenge, student teams are formed to analyze a complex global business case, develop strategic solutions, and present their findings to judges comprising of faculty and industry professionals.

By participating in this challenge, students enhance critical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills, all while gaining actual insights into global business operations. The challenge is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their abilities and engage in a dynamic learning experience at the Telfer School of Management, while also connecting to fellow classmates, alumni and the greater Telfer community.

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How It Works

Your Competitors

Telfer BCom 3rd year students who are registered in the International Business course (ADM3318 and ADM3718). Each team will consist of 4 to 5 members.

Case Launch

The case will be released to all teams on November 16th, 2023.

Competition Weekend

Compete live in-person against your fellow Telfer BCom competitors on November 18th and if you make it through, also on November 19th.

Testimonials

The ADM 3318 case competition was a fun way to collaborate with peers and apply learnings from the classroom to a practical and real business scenario. It was an excellent opportunity for our team to present in front of industry professionals and build our case-cracking skills.

Alex Parsan
Alex Parsan
Student - ADM3318 Winter 2023

The Live Case Competition is a fantastic opportunity for students to unleash their potential as industry professionals. Their learning went beyond any expectation, as they transformed theoretical knowledge in applied skills by experiencing real-world business challenges in a highly interactive context.

Tommaso-Ferretti
Tommaso Ferretti
Assistant Professor

Prizes

1st
place

$3,000

2nd
place

$2,000

3rd
place

$1,000

4th
place

$500

Event Schedule

In-Person Competition Schedule in Ottawa, Ontario

Day 1 – Release Case

Time Event
4:00 PM Case Released on Brightspace

Day 2 - Launch Event to Meet the Case Subject(not mandatory, but encouraged)

Time Event
4:30 pm Networking
5:00 pm Kick off
5:00 pm Keynote Speaker from the case subject
6:00 pm End of the day

Day 3 –  Competition Day

Time Event
10:00 am Pitches - Cohort 1
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Pitches - Cohort 2
4:00 pm Announce Semi finalists

Day 4 – Semi-Finals and Finals

Time Event
9:00 am

Open for judges and volunteers

10:00 am

Semi-final round 

11:30 am

Lunch / Finalist Announcement

12:30 pm

Final Presentations

2:45 pm

Winners Announcement

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