Case competitions provide students with the opportunity to solve real-world business challenges, apply classroom knowledge, and present recommendations to industry professionals. They are an excellent way to develop analytical, communication, teamwork, and presentation skills while building your résumé and expanding your professional network.
Whether you’re interested in consulting, finance, accounting, marketing, entrepreneurship, supply chain, or technology, case competitions can help you stand out to employers and gain valuable experience.
Why Participate?
Participating in case competitions allows you to:
- Win scholarships and cash prizes
- Gain experience discussing business problems during interviews
- Apply classroom concepts to real business problems
- Build teamwork, leadership, and presentation skills
- Strengthen your résumé with hands-on experience
- Network with employers and industry professionals
Get Started
New to case competitions? Start here:
- Meet with your Rockwell Career Center Career Coach
- Join a student organization that participates in competitions
- Build a team with classmates
- Attend employer workshops and networking events
- Practice presenting and defending your recommendations
National and International Case Competitions
| Competition | Applications Deadlines | Competition / Finals |
|---|---|---|
| Global Case Competition at Harvard (GCCH) | November | February |
| A4S International Case Competition | November – December | February – March |
| International Business Ethics & Sustainability Case Competition (IBESCC) | January – February | April |
| NASBITE International Student Case Competition | December – January | February – March |
| B Corp Case Competition (B Academics) | January | |
| Accuracy Business Cup | January | February / April |
| Deloitte Undergraduate Consulting Case Competition | September | October |
| Southeastern Hedge Fund Compeittion | February | May |
| Boston University Questrom School of Business $50K Sustainability Case Competition | September | November |
| Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge | September – October | October – November |
| National Black MBA Graduate Case Competition | September |
Additional Competition Resources
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