Case Competitions
Case competitions offer exceptional learning experiences with the opportunity to perfect analytical, presentation and research skills. Selected BBAs will network with students from top business schools from around the world and professionals from a variety of fields. Consider participating in a competition – expand your possibilities and add a key accomplishment to your resume.
How to Participate
BBA students are selected for external case competitions based on analytical ability, functional expertise, presentation skills, maturity and motivation. The BBA Program offers faculty coaching and travel funding for participants. If you are interested in participating in a case competition, please contact Celeta Vanderpool or Lee Pasackow to be added to the FirstClass Case Competition conference which contains an application form and details on all competitions.
Competition Schedule 2009-2010
Based on student interest, the BBA Program is targeting 17 case competitions for the upcoming academic year. > Download Schedule
Walmart/Net Impact Better Living Business Plan Challenge 2010
Walmart is committed to fostering innovation at all levels - in their stores and supply chain, in communities and throughout the retail industry. In this spirit, the Walmart Better Living Business Plan Challenge provides a forum for students to showcase their best ideas and to help Walmart learn from some of the brightest minds in the world. The competition challenges students to invent sustainable products or develop sustainable business solutions and present them to a panel of Walmart executives, suppliers, and environmental organizations. In addition to gaining an audience with some of the top business and sustainability leaders in the United States, the winning school will receive $20,000 to invest in their business or product.
The Goizueta Business School, Undergraduate Program, Business Library and Emory’s Environmental Studies are organizing the first phase of the Walmart/Net Impact competition, which will take place in late January,2010 on the Emory campus.
The Challenge is open to all Emory students – undergraduates and graduates.
How to Participate
- Attend the Information Session on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 from 5:30-7:00 in the Goizueta Business School, Room W100 to learn about the procedures of the competition. Enjoy refreshments & listen to an expert on Sustainability.
- Form a team of 4-6 students (consider teammates with diverse skills & knowledge), write a one page proposal of your business plan, and then register your team. Deadline for registration is Thursday, October 8, 11:59 p.m.
- Find a faculty advisor or one will be assigned to your team.
- Eight teams will be selected by October 21 to participate in the competition
- Submit business plan to Walmart January 22, 2010
- On campus competition will be held Friday, January 29, 2010
More Information
Check the Netimpact.org site (Events and Conferences tab/ Special Events) for details on the competition and read this Rules and FAQ document.
Questions? Email Jane Dennis-King on Learnlink or FC.
