Case Competitions | School of Business
Looking for a way to apply your classroom knowledge, sharpen your problem-solving abilities, and connect with peers and professionals in your future industry?
Consider participating in a local, regional, or national case competition representing ÐãÉ«ÊÓƵ!
In a timed competition, teams are presented with a business case that typically involves real-world scenarios involving a decision, challenge, opportunity, or problem faced by an individual or organization. In these competitions, students often take on the roles of decision-makers simulating the responsibilities of those facing the business challenge.
The School of Business participates in several core case competitions annually. Led by OC coaches, students compete on a coach-assembled team as a representative of the ÐãÉ«ÊÓƵ School of Business.
Benefits of Case Competitions
- Improve presentation skills and the ability to effectively communicate your ideas.
- Bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world applications.
- Engage in solving actual business problems.
- Collaborate in a team environment, enhancing listening and communication skills.
- Network with other students and industry professionals who frequently participate in these events as judges or sponsors.
Get Involved! Core Competitions
Enactus
: At regional and national events, students demonstrate how their community empowerment projects, and business ventures are shaping the economic, social, and environmental landscape of Canada. Click for an example of the work of a previous ÐãÉ«ÊÓƵ Enactus team.
Time Frame: Starts in Fall; Regional competition in March
Apply to join the team: Please contact the Team Lead, Kyleen Myrah at kmyrah@okanagan.bc.ca for more information or to get involved
CPABC Case Competition
: Demonstrate and develop your business acumen by challenging yourself and your teammates to create strategic, innovative solutions to real issues facing real businesses! The CPABC Annual Business Case Competition is a business strategy case competition with two competition rounds.
Time Frame: Starts in Fall; First round in January
Apply to join the team: Please contact the Team Lead, Ann-Marie Cederholm at acederholm@okanagan.bc.ca for more information or to get involved
HRC West
: CPHR BC & Yukon, along with our partners at CPHR Alberta, bring together teams of students from post-secondary business programs across Western Canada for a one-of-a-kind learning experience rolled into an action-packed weekend. Student teams are faced with a comprehensive business case that explores a pressing HR challenge identified by working CPHR’s.
Time frame: Starts in Fall; National Competition in March
Apply to join the team: Please contact the Team Lead, Roger Wheeler at rwheeler@okanagan.bc.ca for more information or to get involved
CFA Institute Research Challenge
: An annual global competition that provides university students with hands-on mentoring and intensive training in financial analysis and professional ethics. Each student will be tested on their analytical, valuation, report writing, and presentation skills. Students gain real-world experience as they assume the role of a research analyst.
Time Frame: Starts in Fall; Regional competition in February
Apply to join the team: Please contact the Team Lead, Elena Mitropolsky at emitropolsky@okanagan.bc.ca for more information or to get involved
Western Canadian Business Competition (WCBC)
Western Canadian Business Competition (WCBC): The WCBC is a comprehensive undergraduate business competition where students consolidate their knowledge and skills in teams to develop strategic solutions in a simulated business scenario. WCBC provides students with lasting experiences, enhancing their strategic proficiency and business aptitude while connecting them with other future business leaders.
Time Frame: Starts in fall; Competition in March
Apply to join the team: Please contact the Team Lead, Scott Overland at soverland@okanagan.bc.ca for more information or to get involved
Scotiabank Vanier College | National Marketing Case Competition
: Focused on marketing cases, this competition seeks to connect students focused on marketing with the business community.
Time frame: Starts in Fall; National Competition in February/March
Apply to join the team: Please contact the Team Lead, Mark Ziebarth at mziebarth@okanagan.bc.ca for more information or to get involved
The School of Business may also provide funding to provide support for students who seek to participate in approved external competitions organized by other schools and organizations. Students interested in forming a team to participate in an alternative competition should reach out to a Team Lead for further information.