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Case Competitions

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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

What is a case competition?

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.

Your involvement

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.

Case Competition Class

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.

Internal case competitions

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

2023 Winners

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.

Results

2021-2024

2024

  • Battle on Bay: Winner
  • National Investment Banking competition & Conference: Final Round
  • Schlesinger Global Family Enterprise Case Competition (SG-FECC): Semi-finalist

2023

  • John Molson School of Business Sports Marketing Case Competition: 3rd Place
  • Network of International Business Schools (NIBS): Winner
  • Schlesinger Global Family Enterprise Case Competition (SG-FECC): Finalist
  • Alberta Not-for-Profit Association External Case Competition (ANPA): 2nd Place
  • Van Berkom JMSB Small-Cap Case Competition: 2nd Place
  • Jeux Du Commerce (JDC)
    • Digital strategy division: Winner
  • Battle on Bay: Finalist
  • HEC Stock Pitch Competition: 2nd Place
  • Goodman Gold Challenge (GGC): 2nd Place

2022

  • Network of International Business Schools (NIBS): 2nd Place
  • Jeux Du Commerce (JDC)
    • Strategy division: Winner
  • John Molson School of Business Sports Marketing Case Competition: Winner
  • Jeux Du Commerce Centrale (JDCC)
    • Accounting division: Winner
    • Finance division: Winner

2021

  • Schlesinger Global Family Enterprise Case Competition (SG-FECC): 3rd Place
  • Alberta Not-for-Profit Association External Case Competition (ANPA): 2nd Place
  • Van Berkom JMSB Small-Cap Case Competition: 2nd Place
  • Battle on Bay: 3rd place
  • Atlantic Case Competition (ACC)
    • Senior Division: 3rd Place
    • Junior Division: 2nd Place
2011-2020

2020

  • Network of International Business Schools (NIBS): Winner

2019

  • Network of International Business Schools (NIBS): Quarter finalist
  • Achieve Case Competition: 2nd place

2018

  • Network of International Business Schools (NIBS): 2nd Place
  • Achieve Case Competition: 3rd place
  • Battle on Bay: 3rd place

2017

  • Network of International Business Schools (NIBS): Quarter Finalist
  • Rotterdam International Case Competition (RICC): Finalist

2013

  • Network of International Business Schools (NIBS): Winner

2011

  • Network of International Business Schools (NIBS): 2nd Place
2010 & older

2010

  • Network of International Business Schools (NIBS): Winner

2007

  • Network of International Business Schools (NIBS): Winner

2006

  • Network of International Business Schools (NIBS): Winner

1999

  • Network of International Business Schools (NIBS): Winner

1998

  • Network of International Business Schools (NIBS): 2nd Place