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The Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (I.C.B.C.) is Canada's premier undergraduate business case
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Over the course of the summer and in the early fall, the University Liaison will elicit interest from professors and students across Canada and internationally. Once registration is complete, prospective finalists compete for a position in the Final Round by completing a business case analysis that the ICBC executive provides; this makes up the Preliminary (former Inter-University) Round. Cases co

me from a variety of sources - some are written by Queen's School of Business faculty, some are written by corporate sponsors and others are acquired through our partnerships with other recognized Business Schools. Students are given a month to complete their analysis after which their cases are sent back to the ICBC executive who distribute the cases to esteemed Queen's School of Business faculty for marking and evaluation. All entries are stripped of any details that identify the school from which the entry came from before being submitted for marking, ensuring that the process is as uniform as possible. After careful deliberation, the top 6 finalists in each category are selected and invited to compete in the Final Round of the competition in January. The Final Round is an exhilarating 4-day event which balances the spirit and ferocity of the competition with many opportunities to network and socialize with fellow competitors, volunteers and sponsor representatives. The actual competition itself takes place over the course of two days, with four events being held each day. Students arrive in the morning and receive a business case in their respective discipline which they will have 5.5 hours to analyze and prepare a cohesive presentation which offers a solution to the problem posed. (Debating is a little different in structure in that students are given several resolutions throughout the day and have shorter amounts of time to prepare their arguments.) After their preparation time is up, students are escorted into their presentation room where they present their case in front of a panel of judges who are comprised of leaders from the respective industry and sponsor representatives. After their presentation is complete, the teams will have the opportunity to answer the judge's questions as well as receive feedback on their performance. The experience, although nerve-racking, has been described as exhilarating and profound for all of those involved and has accrued benefits and relationships gained beyond that of the presentation. Over the course of the weekend, the executive has both formal and informal dinners planned, as well as fun evening socials for everyone to get to know each other in a more relaxed setting. All in all, it is an incredible experience which always leaves everyone involved wanting more! Continue to browse our site to look for ways which you can become involved in this fantastic and historic event.

11/17/2024

Why apply to ICBC CCC? 💼✨ Tackle real-world business challenges, gain hands-on experience, and grow your network with CCC! Build skills, make connections, and take your resume to the next level. Applications are live!!!

11/12/2024

Introducing the I.C.B.C. Creative Case Competition! 🏆 Join us on Sunday, November 24th, from 8AM to 3PM at Goodes Hall for an exciting day of tackling real-world business challenges. Teams of 4-5 will work with experienced upper-year mentors to hone their problem-solving and presentation skills in a creative and supportive environment. Don’t miss this chance to push your limits and connect with fellow students!

11/10/2024

Announcing the I.C.B.C. Creative Case Competition—a new opportunity for Queen’s students to tackle real-world business challenges in a creative setting. Guided by upper-year mentors, participants will build problem-solving and presentation skills in this exclusive late-November event. Stay tuned for more details!!!

11/06/2024

Get excited! ICBC has some exciting news, stay tuned to find out more. ✨️

09/09/2024

Volunteer applications for QCC have been extended until Tuesday the 10th, 8AM!!

Sign up for this amazing opportunity and get a taste of the ICBC culture. The sign up link cam be found in our bio.

If you have any questions, feel free to dm us.

09/09/2024

09/03/2024

08/30/2024

I.C.B.C. will be hitting pause on Final Weekend for the 2024/25 school year. We have other initiatives planned to continue providing enriching experiences, so stay tuned for exciting events and get ready for a refreshed I.C.B.C. comeback in 2026!

07/07/2024

This years ICBC alum social summed up in photos, balloons, panelists, and bingo!

A special thank you to Colette Koopman Comm '18, Danielle Guo Comm '23, Johnny Wong Comm '24, Janet Gu Comm '25 and Annika Fu Comm '25 for coming out.

Can't wait for next years alumni social!

04/21/2024

The Inter-Collegiate Business Competition is excited to officially introduce you to our 2024-2025 Executive Family!

We are so excited to bring you another year of amazing case competitions. Get ready for the best QCC and I.C.B.C. yet!

03/19/2024

⚠️APPLICATIONS EXTENDED⚠️

I.C.B.C. executive team applications have been extrnded to Wednesday, March 20th at 11:59 PM EST. All faculties are welcome to apply on ComSoc Shop. Please reach out to us at [email protected] if you have any questions!

03/17/2024

⚠️I.C.B.C. 2024-2025 Executive Team Applications Due Tonight⚠️

Now entering our 47th year of the competition, we are looking for a team that is driven and excited to make this year one to remember! No previous case competition experience is necessary.

Applications are live on ComSoc, and they are due by tonight, March 17th, at 11:59 PM. Interviews will be held from March 18th to March 22nd. Check out our hiring and information packages are on our ComSoc Shop posting for role-specific information and details!

03/15/2024

3 DAYS LEFT to apply for the I.C.B.C. 2024-2025 Executive Team! Submit applications on ComSoc Shop by Sunday, March 17th at 11:59 PM EST 🏆

03/12/2024

There are so many unique benefits of being part of the I.C.B.C. Executive Team 🏆

Written applications are due on March 17th at 11:59 PM EST on ComSoc Shop. We can't wait to meet you!

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We are the world’s most academically rigorous case competition, and Canada’s oldest, largest and most prestigious undergraduate case competition. Since 1978, we have been challenging the best and brightest business students from across Canada and around the world. With eight competition streams – Accounting, Business Policy, Debate, Ethics, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, MIS – and two competitive rounds of competition, we are proud to bring the world to Canada.

So how does I.C.B.C. work? Unique to most other global competitions, I.C.B.C. is split in two rounds: Preliminary Round and Final Weekend. The Preliminary Round is a written case response designed to challenge competitors’ ability to write a quality business report. Over the course of 2-3 weeks in October, competitors will work in teams of 2 (3 for Business Policy) to prepare their response, with the Top 6 teams in each stream advancing to Final Weekend. Held in January at Smith School of Business at Queen’s University (in Kingston, Ontario, Canada), Final Weekend is an exhilarating 3-day event which balances fierce competition (in a 5.5-hour case presented to a panel of expert judges) with many opportunities to network and socialize with fellow competitors, volunteers, and corporate sponsors.

As the premier case competition in Canada, competitors are challenged to meet the needs of the current business climate. Combining both a written and verbal deliverable, I.C.B.C. is unique and academically rigorous, welcoming only the best and brightest to Final Weekend. We are Canada’s oldest, largest and most prestigious undergraduate case competition. We are the Inter-Collegiate Business Competition.

More information can be found on our website, www.icbcqueens.com, on Facebook and by following @icbcqueens on Instagram. We hope to see you compete in this historic competition, and good luck!