Case Competitions and Entrepreneurship
BCom Case Competition 2019
It offers an opportunity for you to test your business case solving skills, receive training from and network with corporate sponsors and get hands-on experience as a management consultant. Plus the opportunity to win amazing prizes including a share in $5,000 cash, guaranteed interview for the International Case Competition program, and a guaranteed interview for SPP's graduate/internship program.
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Who can apply?
Teams consist of four students enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce, 2nd year and above including Honours.
Click here for the Rules and Regulations
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How do I apply?
Applications have now closed for the 2019 BComp.
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Key dates for 2019
- Monday 22 July: Online applications open at 9am
- Thursday 01 August: Information Session 1 (including optional team mixer), 12pm-1:30pm
- Tuesday 06 August: Information Session 2 (including optional team mixer), 12pm-1:30pm
- Sunday 11 August: Online applications close at 11:59pm
- Monday 12 August: Launch Case Workshop for all registered participants, 6:30pm-7:30pm. First Case released.
- Monday 19 August: First Case submission deadline at 9am sharp
- Wednesday 21 August: First Case results communicated
- Friday 23 August: Crack The Case Workshop for top 15 teams, 6pm - 8pm. Second Case released.
- Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 August: Second Case preparation and mentoring from International Case Competition alumni
- Monday 26 August: Case Competition Day (Preliminary and Final Rounds), 1pm - 8:30pm
Click ‘interested’ on the Facebook event and you will be kept up-to-date will all event details!
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Information Sessions
Missed out on the Information Session? Click here to get access to the slides.
Information Session 1
Date: Thursday, 1 August
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Place: The Spot, Level 1 Theatre, 1022
Register your spot now at: http://go.unimelb.edu.au/td8r
Information Session 2
Date: Tuesday, 6 August
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Place: The Spot 5.007
Register your place now at: http://go.unimelb.edu.au/dd8r
Thanks to our BComp Sponsors
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SPP (Principal Sponsor)
SPP is a high-impact consulting firm that partners with senior executives to overcome complex strategic and operational challenges. From high-growth SMEs to to some of Australia's largest businesses, SPP works closely with clients across a broad range of sectors to deliver practical results with a tangible outcome. SPP brings a customer-focused, nimble and highly skilled team with a rigorous and consistent approach to projects to help clients improve and grow. Their work ranges from strategy development, market research, business case development, and inputs to policy, through to the implementation of organisational improvements. SPP has been a longstanding partner of the University of Melbourne through sponsorship of the University Case Competition, employment of undergraduates, as well as being a leading recruiter of MBAs from the Melbourne Business School.
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UBS (Major Sponsor)
UBS provides financial advice and solutions to wealthy, institutional and corporate clients worldwide, as well as private clients in Switzerland. UBS' strategy is centered on our leading global wealth management business and our premier universal bank in Switzerland, enhanced by Asset Management and the Investment Bank. The bank focuses on businesses that have a strong competitive position in their targeted markets, are capital efficient, and have an attractive long-term structural growth or profitability outlook. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS has offices in 52 countries, including all major financial centers, and employs approximately 60,000 people. UBS Group AG is the holding company of the UBS Group. Under Swiss company law, UBS Group AG is organized as an Aktiengesellschaft, a corporation that has issued shares of common stock to investors.
International Case Competitions 2020
The Faculty of Business and Economics attends some of the best International Case Competitions in the world. We have sent students to dozens of exciting destinations for almost two decades, and next year it could be you!
Destinations for 2019 included Auckland, Los Angeles, Segovia, Montreal and Seattle.
Read about previous student experiences in the FBE Newsroom.
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Who Can Apply?
To be eligible to apply, you must:
- Be a current BCom student; and
- Have completed at least 75 credit points by the end of 2019; and
- Have at least 25 credit points remaining in your degree (including Honours) in Semester 1, 2020.
You MUST be available on Wednesday evenings and weekends for training from 24 November until the date of the competition that you are selected for.
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How Do I Apply?
- Online applications open on Friday 30 August and must be submitted online by 11:59pm on Tuesday 24 September. An application form will be posted in the Apply Now section on the day.
- All applications will be assessed by a panel of academics and International Case Competition alumni.
- Results of the selection round will be communicated via email week commencing Tuesday 1 October.
- Interviews will take place on Friday 18 October. You must be available all day, as interview times will be randomly allocated.
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Selection Process
Please note that you need only submit one application form to be considered for all competitions. If successful in your application and interview, you will be placed in a team designed for one specific competition/destination according to your team's strengths.
To complete your application, you will need to provide the following:
- Your resume - the file name should be: FamilyName_FirstName_StudentID_resume.pdf
- A current photo (face) - the file name should be: FamilyName_FirstName_StudentID_photo.jpeg
- A statement of your results from my.unimelb - the file name should be: FamilyName_FirstName_StudentID_results.pdf
- A two to three minute interview stream video response to the following questions (you must access the application form for specific details for this requirement)
(a) Why you would like to participate in the ICC program? (approx 30 seconds)
(b) What is the strongest technical skill you bring to ICC (e.g., financial analysis, strategy development) and why you believe this? (approx. 1 minute)
(c) What is the strongest soft skill you bring to ICC (e.g., public speaking, developing slide decks, team work, leadership, etc.) and why you believe this? (approx. 1 minute)
(d) If you’re successful in your ICC application, what is an area (this can be a technical or soft skill) that you feel you need further development in. (approx 30 seconds)
Note: If shortlisted or selected to compete in an International Case Competition, you must be available for the following period:
- Interview day - Friday 18 October
- Orientation Day - Saturday 23 November
- A three-month training program on Wednesdays (from 6pm), Saturdays and Sundays over the summer vacation, commencing on Sunday 24 November (except the University holiday period; 20 December - 3 January)
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Costs & Payments
All accommodation for every competition is paid for by the Faculty of Business and Economics. Participating students also receive a bursary which covers the cost of flights and sundries.
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Information Sessions
Information sessions for ICC 2020 have now passed.
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Apply Now
Applications for ICC 2020 have now closed. This program will run again in 2021.
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Contact Us
If you have any questions about ICC 2020 please send an email to fbe-icc@unimelb.edu.au.
UniMelb StartUp 2019
Pitch your winning business idea at this year’s UniMelb StartUp Pitch Competition for a chance to win some amazing prizes and receive feedback that could help turn your idea into reality! This program is as much a competition as it is a learning experience. Whether or not you have a start-up idea in mind, we encourage all students across the University to take part in at least the first stage of the competition.
This year's competition is proudly supported and sponsored by entrepreneurship experts from the Faculty of Business and Economics, Melbourne Business School, Wade Institute of Entrepreneurship, Academy Xi and Melbourne Accelerator Program.
- Competition Structure and Key Dates
- Monday15 July
Expressions of Interest Open
- Thursday15 August
- 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Mixer Event #1
Hear from inspiring entrepreneurs and meet like-minded individuals at Mixer Events - it's a great place to meet others to form a team or even join a team that is looking for someone with your unique skills! Multi-disciplinary teams are seen as an advantage so try to create your very own 'super-team'!
- Wednesday21 August
- 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Mixer Event #2
This is a repeat session. You can choose to attend one or both Mixer Events.
- Tuesday27 August
- 4.00pm to 6.00pm
Primer Workshop
Learn about competition expectations as well as tools and techniques you can use to define your idea.
- Saturday7 September
- 9.30am to 5.00pm
UniMelb StartUp Bootcamp
Refine your business idea at this hands-on and interactive bootcamp. All meals provided.
- Sunday8 September
- 9.30am to 5.00pm
UniMelb StartUp Bootcamp (repeat session)
This is a repeat session - please only book in to one Bootcamp date. All meals provided.
- Monday9 September
- 11.59pm
Team Registrations Due
To progress to the preliminary round of the competition all teams must be registered by this date. You can have between 2 to 4 team members in your team.
- Monday16September
- 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Mentor Drop-in Session #1
Receive guidance and support from experienced entrepreneurs to refine your team's business idea.
- Tuesday24September
- 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Mentor Drop-in Session #2
This is a repeat session. You can choose to attend one or both Mentor Drop-in Sessions.
- Wednesday2 October
- 11.59pm
Video Pitch Due
Submit your video pitch for assessment by a panel of judges. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round.
- Thursday10 October
- 5.00pm
Finalists notified
Submit your video pitch for assessment by a panel of judges. 10 teams will be selected to progress to the final round.
- Monday14 October
Consultations with mentor
Finalists will be provided access to a senior mentor to prepare for their final pitch. By appointment between Monday, 14 to Friday, 18 October.
- Wednesday23 October
- 5.30pm to 9.30pm
Final Round Pitch Presentations
Finalists to present their final pitch to a panel of entrepreneurs and investor. University of Melbourne students, staff and the general public (including family and friends) are invited to attend to watch.
- Competition Handbook
Please refer to the Competition Handbook to learn more about:
- Pitch presentation requirements
- Judging criteria
- Competition terms and conditions (including matters pertaining to intellectual property)
- General tips and guidance
- Prizes
The top three winning teams will receive:
- First place: $5,000 AUD prize money per team; and $600 Academy Xi course credits per team member
- Second place: $3,000 AUD prize money per team; and $400 Academy Xi course credits per team member
- Third place: $2,000 AUD prize money per team; and $200 Academy Xi course credits per team member
- How to Participate
The UniMelb StartUp Pitch Competition is open to current University of Melbourne students across all degree levels and disciplines. Participation is free and you may register to participate as an individual if you do not already have a team. Mixer events and workshops have been designed to facilitate team formation and we expect your attendance at these sessions. To progress to the preliminary round you must register your team no later than Monday, 9 September. Follow the steps below to start your registration for this year's competition:
Read Handbook
Please read the 2019 UniMelb StartUp Pitch Competition Handbook to understand competition obligations, key dates and terms and conditions.
Submit Expressions of Interest
Complete the Expressions of Interest Registration form. Pre-existing teams should complete this form as individuals.
Register for Mixer Events
Hear from inspiring entrepreneurs and meet others to form teams or add talent to your team. You can register for one or both sessions, light refreshments provided.
Register for the Primer Workshop
All participants are encouraged to attend this workshop to learn about competition expectations as well as tools and techniques you can use to define your idea. Delivered by entrepreneurship expert, Dr Adam Bumpus.
Register for UniMelb StartUp Bootcamp
Bring yourself and your idea to this bootcamp which has been designed to refine your business idea through hands-on and interactive activities. The bootcamp also includes a session on storyboarding and developing a video pitch presentation. Delivered by entrepreneurship expert, Dr Adam Bumpus, all meals provided.
Register your team
Qualify for the video pitch presentation preliminary round by registering your team. Registrations open from 21 August to 9 September.
Sign-up for Mentor Drop-In Sessions
Receive guidance from experienced entrepreneurs to refine your team's pitch presentation. Two sessions available, you can sign-up for one or both sessions. Registrations open from 9 to 15 September.
Submit your video pitch
Instructions will be provided via email to all registered teams.
Sign-up for the Finals Event
Watch our top 10 teams compete for a spot in the top three! Students, staff and members of the general public are welcome to attend. Registrations open from 9 September to 23 October.