In teams of 2 to 5 students, participants compete to create a solution to a business problem within a specific time frame. Competitions vary in format, composition and theme.
Participation in a case competition allow you to:
- Solve real-world business problems by applying classroom knowledge
- Develop key competencies such as creativity, strategic thinking, communication teamwork, decision-making, and time management
- Compete against other universities and represent WSB
- Travel around the world
- Participate in famous competitions, renowned on the job market by consultant & agencies
- Build a resume that will stand out from others
- Challenge yourself and grow
Get ready for competitions
You will be part of a team of 2 to 5 students that “crack” the case as a team, producing a slide deck and pitching your story as if you were paid consultants asked to solve a problem.
You will be coached by a faculty member from your area of study who will work hard to improve your analytical skills, your presentation style and your effectiveness as a team.
For more information, please contact casecompetitions@ubishops.ca.
To ensure that you make the most of this opportunity, here are some tips on what you can expect:
- to dedicate about 50 to 75 hours over a period of 4-5 months outside of your regular schoolwork to become competition ready. That represents about 2 to 3.5 hours per week.
- to be amazed by your personal development and the team bonding you will experience with your teammates.
- most competitions are free of charge.
- it is strongly recommended that you take the case competition class (BMG 330) and that your team participate in the preparation workshops.
For more information, please contact casecompetitions@ubishops.ca.
Register for the Case Competition class (BMG 330), offered each fall term. Throughout the semester, your professor will teach you how to breakdown business problems, analyze them and develop presentation skills to showcase your findings to a panel of judges who are industry professionals.
For more information, please contact the WSB chair at buschair@ubishops.ca or the academic advisor at wsbadvisor@ubishops.ca.
Organized by the Bishop’s University Commerce Society (BUCS), these competitions are for all WSB students who want to experience a case competition in a low-stakes environment before signing up for other competitions.
BUCS Fall Case competition – in October
BUCS Winter Case Competition – in February
For more information, please email Bishop’s University Commerce Society (BUCS).
Discover our case competition plan for the 2024-2025 academic year
Below are case competitions we plan to attend for the 2024-2025 academic year. Once you have experience with internal case competitions or that you have taken the case competition course, you may want to challenge yourself with these competitions.
You want to learn more or get involved in case competition? Fill out this online form (coming soon).
Provincial Level
Sports Marketing
Target: Sports Business, Marketing
Date: November
ERP SIM Classique Hivernale
Target: Business, IT, ERP system
Date: March
National Level
Battle on Bay
Target: Business, Finance, Capital Market
Date: January
International Level
Schlesinger Global Family Enterprise Case Competition (SG-FECC)
Target: Family Business, Entrepreneurship
Date: January
Van Berkom JMSB Small-Cap Case Competition
Target: Business, Finance, Stock Pitch
Date: March
Global Business Case Competition
Target: Global Business Strategy
Date: April
Case Competitions Coaches
Case Competitions wouldn’t be the same without the invaluable contribution of our coaches. These individuals dedicate their time, knowledge, and energy to help our students develop, learn, grow, and excel in these challenges.
Bill Robson
Our senior coach, always ready with words of wisdom, advice, or a story to inspire our young minds on their journey. He coaches all the students in the BMG330 course during the fall semester. Email Bill Robson.
Rob Palmer
Head coach for our sports marketing team, as well as our departmental chair, Rob actively engages with students and coaches the Sports Marketing team. Email Rob Palmer.
Elisa Gagnon
Head coach for our digital strategy team, she is dedicated to coaching our students through the BCS422 course with the ERP Simulation system. Email Elisa Gagnon.
Dominique Toupin
Head coach for our finance team, he is engaged with our SEED Portfolio students to become our finest Finance Team’s delegates. Email Dominique Toupin.
TJ Smith
Head coach for our strategy and accounting team, he is a proud BU grad and a contract faculty member. TJ has a passion for case competitions and will dedicate numerous hours to see the team succeed. Email TJ Smith.
Maxim Jacques
Head coach for our Entrepreneurship Family Business Team, he is another proud BU graduate. Maxim has extensive experience in case competitions from his time at Bishop’s. He now works in Montreal in a family business and coaches our Family Business team. Follow Maxim on LinkedIn.