Join our Case Competition Teams!

Express your interest by September 29

U of GH Case Academy logo
Date
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location
GH 421
Type
In person

Are you ready to solve real-world challenges, strengthen your professional skills, and represent the University of Guelph-Humber on national and international stages?

The University of Guelph-Humber invites students to express interest in joining our 2026–2027 Case Competition Teams. Selected students may have the opportunity to compete in the NIBS Worldwide Case Competition: February 7–12, 2027, in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Additional international case competition opportunities to be announced. 

The selected team will attend an international competition in Canada (November) and then in Romania (February).

Participating in a case competition will allow you to:

  • Apply your classroom knowledge to authentic organizational challenges
  • Strengthen your analytical and creative problem-solving abilities
  • Develop communication, teamwork, and leadership skills
  • Build confidence in professional presentations
  • Receive coaching and feedback from faculty and industry professionals
  • Expand your professional network and strengthen your résumé
  • Represent U of GH nationally and internationally

What will the tryouts assess? Students may be asked to demonstrate:

  • Clear and persuasive communication
  • Critical thinking and strategic insight
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Teamwork and leadership
  • Professionalism under pressure
  • Commitment to performance

Interested?

Please include the following information in your expression of interest:

  1. Full name
  2. Student number
  3. Year of study
  4. Program and area of specialization
  5. Competition(s) of interest
  6. Previous DECA, ACE, or other case competition experience, if applicable
  7. Why are you interested in participating
  8. The skills, experience, and perspective you would bring to the team

Suggested email subject: Expression of Interest – [Case Competition Name] – [Your Name]

Please email your expression of interest by September 29th to: fatima.nisham@guelphhumber.ca

Bring your ideas. Build your team. Take the stage. Your next big challenge starts here!

* Last Updated on Wed, 09/23/2026 - 14:52