6th Annual NIBS International Case Competition 2001
March 25 – 30, 2001
Helsinki, Finland
Helsinki School of Economics and Business
Administration
Runeberginkatu 14 – 16,
FIN-00100 HELSINKI, FINLAND
The Network of International Business Schools (NIBS), established in 1993, brings together business schools world-wide, who believe that the globalization of the economy is an essential element in the evolution of managerial practices. NIBS´ member institutions work together to promote student and faculty exchanges and interactions, exchange ideas, and set up joint teaching and research programs while sharing mutual recognition of qualifications.
The NIBS International Case Competition
In 1996, as part of these endeavors, the Network instituted an international undergraduate case competition. The aim of the competition is to promote cross-cultural awareness and to give students an opportunity to explore international business issues.
The fifth competition was hosted by ESC Rennes in March 2000. The competition´s rules offer the winning institution the opportunity to host the next year´s event. Thus, upon winning the 2000 finals, Helsinki School of Economics and Business Administration got the honor of hosting the next competition.
The 6th Annual International Case Competition
Helsinki School of Economics and Business Administration (HSEBA) is pleased to invite NIBS member institutions to participate in the 6th Annual NIBS International Case Competition and we look forward to welcoming qualifying teams to Helsinki for the Championship Round.
Step 1: The Qualifying Round - 2000
Rules and guidelines for the NIBS International Case Competition have been designed to ensure fairness to all participating teams and will be strictly enforced by the organizers and judges of the competition. The rules applying to the qualifying round are enclosed in this invitation.
Who can enter?
The competition is open to any student registered in an undergraduate bachelor level (or equivalent) business program (commerce, administration, management, etc.) at any member institution of the Network of International Business Schools. Each institution may be represented by one team (composed of four students), in the qualifying round. An advisor from each institution will serve as liaison with the host institution.
How to enter
Invitations have been faxed to all member institutions. Schools wishing to enter a team can do so by sending the asked information (full name and contact information of the institution, a named contact person with phone, fax and email information, and the names of the four students selected to represent the institution) to HSEBA by fax or e-mail. Each member institution wishing to enter a team for the qualifying round is required to pay a fee of $ 100 US, payable upon registration. Member institutions who wish to enter a team in the competition must notify the Helsinki School of Economics and Business Administration by Friday, November 24, 2000.
Qualifying Round 2000
On Wednesday, Nov. 29, the qualifying round will begin with a case faxed or emailed to all member institutions that have registered. The team is given six hours to complete a written case analysis report and return it by courier to the HSEBA, postmarked no later than Tuesday December 5. These written case analyses will be judged and seven finalists will be determined and announced on Thursday, Dec. 21. The finalists are invited to the championship round in Helsinki, March 2000.
Important Dates to Remember - Fall 2000
Nov. 24 Deadline to enter a team
Nov. 29 Qualifying round case sent to participants
Dec. 5 Qualifying round case analyses returned to HSEBA
Dec. 21 Qualifying round finalists announced
Step 2: The Championship Round - 2001
Helsinki School of Economics and Business Administration as hosting institution gets a bye into the championship round. The seven other finalists from the qualifying round will begin the Championship Round on March 25 at the Helsinki School of Economics and Business Administration in Helsinki, Finland.
Each team will be randomly assigned a team number in one of two pools. Each team in each pool must compete head to head against each of the other teams in its pool. Each pair of teams is given the same case to prepare and all teams will work under the same conditions. The top two teams from each pool will advance to the semi-final round.
Championship Schedule
March 25 - 30, 2001
Saturday, March 24, Sunday March 25 Teams arrive at Helsinki
Sunday, March 25 Initial Briefing
Monday, March 26 Round Robin 1
Tuesday, March 27 Round Robin 2
Wednesday, March 28 Round Robin 3, Semi -finals
Thursday, March 29 Semifinals and Finals, Awards Dinner
Friday, March 30 Departures
Judges
Representatives from the business community and academia will be invited to serve as judges. Judges will be selected by the HSEBA.
Further details
Rules and regulations as well as further details on the practical issues for the Championship Round will be sent to all finalists in mid-January 2001. We aim to provide the participating students with accommodation from March 25 – 30, 2001 to the participating students. Meals and transportation will be provided during the competition days. Each team may be accompanied by advisors/coaches/alternate members if they so wish. The expenses incurred will be carried by the institutions themselves. The advisors will be invited to the official events of the competition, such as an cocktails, dinners and of course the awards dinner.
Click here to find more about Rules & Guidelines
For more information on the 6th annual NIBS International Case Competition, please contact our competition coordinator:
Maija Mustonen,Coordinator, Case Project
Helsinki School of Economics and Business Administration
International Center
Runeberginkatu 14 – 16, FIN-00100
HELSINKI, FINLAND
Tel. + 358 9 431 38 719
Fax. + 358 9 431 38 841
E-mail: mustonen@hkkk.fi
URL: http://www.hkkk.fi/
Regarding questions or comments, contact shelley.ashton@aut.ac.nz
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