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• 1996 – Rennes, France
• 1997 – St. John’s, Canada
• 1998 – Oslo, Norway
• 1999 – Lennoxville, Canada
• 2000 – Rennes, France
• 2001 – Helsinki, Finland
• 2002 – Auckland, NZ
• 2003 – Lennoxville, Canada
• 2004 – St. John’s, Canada
• 2005 – Rennes, France
• 2006 – Oslo, Norway
• 2007 – Dublin, Ireland
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•         - Key Dates
•                         - 1996 – Rennes, France
•                         - 1997 – St. John’s, Canada
•                         - 1998 – Oslo, Norway
•                         - 1999 – Lennoxville, Canada
•                         - 2000 – Rennes, France
•                         - 2001 – Helsinki, Finland
•                         - 2002 – Auckland, NZ
•                         - 2003 – Lennoxville, Canada
•                         - 2004 – St. John’s, Canada
•                         - 2005 – Rennes, France
•                         - 2006 – Oslo, Norway
•                         - 2007 – Dublin, Ireland
•                         - 2008 – Coventry, UK
•                         - 2009 – Cookeville, USA
•                         - 2010 – Kolding, Denmark
•                         - 2011 – St. John’s, Canada
•                         - 2012 – Rotterdam, NL
•                         - 2013 – Leuven, Belgium
•                         - 2014 – London, UK
•                         - 2015 – Ottawa, Canada
•                         - 2016 – San Antonio, USA
•                         - 2017 – Rauma, Finland
•                         - 2018 – Guatemala City
•                         - 2019 – Charlottetown, Canada
•                         - 2020 – Heilbronn, Germany
•                         - 2021 – Not Held
•                         - 2022 – Online
•                         - 2023 – Cedar Falls, USA
•                         - 2024 – Dublin, Ireland
•                         - 2025 – Nanchang, China
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•                 - NIBS
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Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics

Nanchang, China

Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences, Germany

For nearly three decades, the NIBS case competition has provided unparalleled learning experiences for students from across the globe. Participants tackle real-world international business challenges in a best-on-best team tournament, benefiting from unique settings that immerse them in the culture of the host country.

29 years of history.

Qualifying Round

Open to all NIBS member schools 24 October - 7 November 2024

Championship Round

Top 16 qualifiers compete in Nanchang 16-21 March 2025

Registration is now open! Find out more

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EFMD Case Writing Competition

Rewarding innovative cases in

management development

The Case Writing Awards, in partnership with the Case Centre and supported by category sponsors, recognise excellence in case writing and teaching since 1988. The competition promotes impactful writing across diverse managerial categories. It encourages the use of the case method , which analyses real-life business situations, enhances problem-solving skills, and bridges the gap between theory and practice.

Rewarding impactful writing

Join a learning community.

You will have the opportunity to be assessed by an international judging panel, which reviews more than 400 cases every year, have an impact on teaching management development, and join a community of outstanding innovators.

Evaluation criteria

1. Content: Create an engaging learning experience. 2. Form: Balance storytelling with data. 3. Teaching Notes: Provide notes with each submission to enhance learning. 4. Innovation: Ideas should enhance teaching and student engagement.

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'We are honoured to receive this recognition from the EFMD Case Writing Competition. Winning this award has expanded the visibility of our case, reaching students and educators both in Latin America and worldwide. We are grateful that our case is being used to explore leadership challenges in managing crises within high-pressure contexts. This experience has reaffirmed our belief in the power of case-based learning and underscores the importance of crafting comprehensive and impactful teaching cases.'

María Helena Jaén

'It is a real honour to be one of the winners of the EFMD Case Writing Competition. This award has been of great help to further enhance the visibility of the case and support its adoption around the world. Knowing that many educators and learners are using the case to find inspiration and discuss important topics related to strategy is very gratifying.'

Niccolò Pisani

'It is such an honour to be one of the EFMD Case Writing Competition winners, especially as a first-time case writer. This writing journey took me from brainstorming in boardrooms to exploring rubber plantations firsthand. It was a crash course in bridging the North/South divide in sustainability thinking. The creative challenge of turning complex issues into an engaging case was incredibly fun. I'm excited to see how this case might inspire the next generation of business leaders to approach sustainability challenges with a more global and empathetic mindset.'

Rozanne Henzen

Case writing awards benefits.

20 November: Deadline for Case Submission April 2025: Winners Announcement

SUBMISSION CATEGORIES

African business cases.

The category welcomes cases on African or multinational companies operating on the African continent in any business discipline, including strategy, entrepreneurship, marketing, OB&HR, supply chain, finance, etc. A case should deal with critical challenges, issues, or decisions that students can analyse and discuss using theories, frameworks, analytical methods, and tools, leading to general implications for business and management.

Belt-and-Road CASES

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This category welcomes cases on management practices and challenges faced by companies in Belt-and-Road countries.  Cases focusing on Chinese companies expanding into Belt-and-Road countries, as well as companies from Belt-and-Road countries venturing into China are particularly welcomed.  Cases can feature in all management disciplines such as strategy, entrepreneurship, marketing, supply chain management, finance, leadership, etc.

BRINGING TECHNOLOGY TO MARKET

Sponsorship opportunity!

This category welcomes cases featuring current and future challenges of industrial companies in global B2B markets and their strategies to remain competitive. Cases can focus on industrial companies

• introducing digital-based solutions
• going global
• implementing innovative business models
• sustaining a quality leadership position
• fighting low-cost competition.

Continuous Improvement: the Journey to Excellence

Continuous Improvement emphasizes the need to create a culture of progress among companies, permanent change in search of competitiveness, and excellence to improve the business over time. Cases should focus on specific projects leading toward greater efficiency, productivity and the creation of value for clients, which eventually become part of the company’s philosophy.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Entrepreneurial processes are present in large organisations as well as in public and social sectors. Cases which address entrepreneurship within these broad sectors are invited.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Cases on companies that strategically integrate social and environmental concerns into their business operations. These companies seek to achieve a balance of economic, environmental, and social imperatives while addressing the expectations of employees, shareholders, and stakeholders. Cases in this category can focus on CSR initiatives such as responsible sourcing, labour standards and working conditions, social equity, gender balance, and human rights. Cases can come from any disciplinary perspective (e.g. operations, strategy, finance etc.).

FAMILY BUSINESS

This category welcomes case studies featuring inter-disciplinary coverage of family business entrepreneurship related issues. Scholars and other research practitioners are invited to submit case studies addressing various themes: strategy development of a new start-up; family business serial entrepreneurship and many more.

China business cases

This category is dedicated to cases that delve into business challenges, dilemmas, critical decisions, current issues, or any vital topics pertinent to the Chinese business landscape. The focal company may operate within or outside China but must address China-relevant business issues. The scope of case topics is broad and encompasses various business disciplines such as strategy, entrepreneurship, marketing, organisational behaviour and human resources (OB&HR), supply chain management, finance, and more

FINANCE AND BANKING

Cases submitted for this category should have a clear link to business situations occurring in the sector of Finance and Banking.

Responsible Business

This mainly include cases that address corporate governance, financial reporting and auditing, integrated reporting, anti-corruption, business ethics, social marketing, gender equality, corporate sustainability, and responsible business education and practices. This track is believed to add knowledge to different stakeholders about the area of responsible business highlighting its extreme importance.

RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP

Responsible leaders demonstrate through example their commitment to leading with integrity and to values-driven decision making that considers interests of shareholders, employees, clients, the environment, and the community. Cases are welcome which address the challenges leaders face engaging diverse stakeholders in the creation of economic and social value.

Women In Business

We welcome cases that feature women lead protagonists in the business environment, especially those that elucidate the systems, challenges and issues faced by women in business. Cases that demonstrate the route women have taken to become fully and equitably engaged in their organisation are encouraged as well as those that highlight growth and success within a gender unbalanced environment. The cases can address a variety of topics and situations, such as leadership, entrepreneurship, changemakers, social safety, hybrid working, changing workplace dynamics, visible or invisible opportunities and creating networks.

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Competition details.

Initial application

• Apply, as an individual, by submitting a 1-2 page CV. Please upload this in Microsoft Word or PDF format by Sunday, March 10, 2024. Please note a Cover Letter is not required.
• You will also be required to complete our digital assessment, Solve (you will receive an invitation link from us after you have submitted your application).
• All applicants will receive an update on the status of their application after the application deadline.
• If your application is successful, we will divide you into small regional-based teams for the Case Competition

Case Competition – Friday, April 12, 2024

• In-person case competition in our London office
• Each team will receive an assignment based on a key challenge facing the non-profit’s leadership
• Teams will spend the day coming up with a proposed solution to the challenge, supported by McKinsey consultants.
• Solutions will be presented to a panel of McKinsey consultants and the non-profit leaders who will determine the winning team
• Each member of the winning team will receive:
• A McKinsey mentor to support them for the next six months of their academic and professional journey
• Access to live virtual skills sessions lead by McKinsey consultants and the Recruitment Team
• A prize - more to be revealed later!
• We will cover economy/standard class travel expenses for the day

Applications are closed

Who are we looking for.

We are keen to get to know students who:

• actively seek ways to grow their potential
• enjoy problem solving and creative thinking
• thrive working in a team
• are keen to expand their leadership potential
• have a desire to make an impact on the world around them
• want to learn more about a career working in consulting at McKinsey

If you think this sounds like you, we invite you to apply to Solve It.

Who is eligible?

The competition is open to penultimate and final year undergraduate students and Master’s degree students graduating from one of the universities listed below. Please note that you are not eligible for this competition if you are currently studying for an MBA, PHD, or are enrolled at a university that is not listed.

Eligible universities

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If you have previously applied for a role or event with McKinsey, you are still welcome to apply. All applications will be reviewed regardless of prior applications or their outcomes.

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The NIBS Worldwide Case Competition —one of the oldest undergraduate case competitions in the world—is a test of problem-solving ability, business acumen, cultural insight, communication skills, and teamwork. Teams of four undergraduate students compete on behalf of their respective universities. They receive written case studies focused on international business issues, and have a limited time to assess the challenges facing the organization and recommend a specific course of action to panels of senior managers, policymakers and academics.

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Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics is proud to be organizing the 29th edition of competition, and hosting the Championship Round in Nanchang, China from 16-21 March 2025.  To enter a team, please visit the registration page .

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