Quote from a member of the organizing committee

Mr. Patrick, who is a John Molson MBA student and the sponsorship coordinator, likens the organizing experience to running a business. “What many people don’t realize is that this event is fully funded by corporate sponsorship and has a budget of over $200,000. Myself and the other three organizers report to a Board of Directors who act as advisors to us, much in the same way as a real corporation. It truly is a unique, real world experience.” Some of this year’s major sponsors of the event include: Scotiabank, EDC, Pratt & Whitney, Bell Canada, RBC, and Pfizer.

Quote from the Dean

“A competition of this magnitude demands superior qualitative and quantitative business skills. Once you have organized a competition that comprises 32 international business schools and over 250 senior executives, you have the experience and confidence to undertake just about anything.” said Jerry Tomberlin, Dean, John Molson School of Business. “ We are so very proud of our case competition organizers and of the team that represents our school.” he went on to say. “By organizing and competing in such a world-class competition, John Molson MBA students get a chance to really shine and help advance our reputation internationally as a leading business school.”

Quote from the Associate Dean

“Juggling the heavy commitments with the competition and a demanding MBA courseload is no easy task” said Dr. Michel Magnan, Associate Dean, External. “But these people know how to take the ball and run with it. Organizing a case competition of this magnitude, that is truly international, showcases our student’s ability to think on their feet. The synergy of the organizing committee’s expertise as well as the skills that they have developed through their training in the John Molson MBA Program makes for a dynamic, professional event that furthers our reputation as a leading business school,” he added.

Quote from a participant

“For me, it was the most challenging, rewarding, demanding, exhilarating, intense week of my MBA career. The experience allowed me to work closely with bright, committed professionals towards the goal of creating the most feasible solution for the cases we were given. During the competition, I honed my analytical skills, which helped immensely in interviewing for consulting positions. The intensity of the experience developed my time management, communications, and presentation skills to a higher level. Our team overcame losses early in the competition to come back and place second. This taught us all humility, perseverance and determination.”

Quotes from judges

“Year after year I am constantly impressed by the high level of business skill the students bring to the competition. A showcase that should not be missed by either the academic or business communities.”

“The John Molson MBA International Case Competition is truly a unique event”, says Senior Judge Norman Raschkowan, also Chairman of the Competition’s Advisory Board. “It is difficult to find a medium that brings together the academic and business worlds. Students apply the theory they learn from their MBA programs into current business issues and are judged by executives with extensive corporate experience. This experience ultimately enriches students and executives alike.”