Advance Business as Mission
InterVarsity and GFM's MBA Ministry are partnering sponsors for the 2016 GLS Business Case Competition.
In a consulting fashion, participating teams composed of undergrads, grad students, and recent graduates will apply their analytical skills to tackle real-life business challenges in a creative-access country. The winning team receives a $20,000 prize.
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Who can participate
Are you thinking about business as missions (BAM) overseas or want to find out what it's really about? Do you want to meet entrepreneurs who have successfully done BAM? This competition is for you. It's good for undergrads and grad students from any major, and recent graduates under age 35. Teams are composed of 2-4 members.
What
The competition provides a case from a relatively established kingdom company operating in a creative-access country. You put on the hat of a consultant and as a team use your analytical skills to tackle the company's real-life challenges. No start-up ideas, written business plans, business experience, or overseas experience is needed.
Prize
- $20,000 cash — 1st place team
- $15,000 cash — 2nd place team
- $10,000 cash — 3rd place team
When & Where
- The Case is released to registered teams beginning October 15, 2016.
- Registration deadline is January 1, 2017.
- Preliminary round submission is due January 15, 2017.
- Announcement of finalists, March 1, 2017
- Final round will take place at the Believers in Business Conference on April 7-8, 2017, in New York City.
- Finalists enjoy travel subsidies to NYC and paid conference registration.
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For more information, contact Mark Washington with MBA Ministry.
