Kellstadt Case Competition
March 01, 2024

The KMG Case Competition is a unique opportunity that allows students to compete in teams to solve a current business challenge. The competition objective is to enhance Kellstadt student engagement with the business community and provide a platform to enrich the student experience through learning and networking. Students will be able to apply learned class concepts, work in teams to develop a business solution, pitch their recommendations, and receive personalized feedback from judges and professors.

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Kellstadt Marketing Group proudly presents the Kellstadt Case Competition 2024!. This prestigious event invites our brightest minds to develop innovative solutions for a real-world business challenge. It's more than a competition; it's a chance to showcase your talent, connect with industry leaders, and take your strategic thinking to new altitudes.

The competition is open to all MBA/MS students at the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business. First 30 registered participants will be eligible to participate. Register as soon as possible!

Important Dates 2024

Registration Deadline: February 14, Wednesday

Case Release & Team Announcements: February 16, Friday

Informational Meeting + Q&A: February 19, Monday

Proposal Submission Deadline: February 23, Friday

Finalists Announced: February 26, Monday

Final Presentations: March 1, Friday

Team Registration

Teams must include 3 members; diverse backgrounds and concentrations are encouraged
We are accepting a maximum of 10 teams, early registration is strongly recommended
Following case submissions, 5 teams will be selected to move forward to the Final Presentations

Application form includes:

Member information
What background and knowledge do you or your team plan to leverage?
Confirmation of individual/team attendance on Thursday, March 3 from 3-5pm

Individual Registration

No team? No problem. Register as an individual and we will match you with other enthusiastic applicants to create your team. Diverse backgrounds and concentrations are encouraged to apply.

Presentation Criteria

Team presentations must be no more than 20 minutes, followed by a 10-minute Q&A with the judges
Each team can utilize feedback from a Kellstadt alumni as their coach, to gather feedback on the team's analysis, strategy, and presentation development

Judges will evaluate presentations on:
Business knowledge and application
Analysis
Evidence-based recommendations and strategy
Impactful storytelling
Creativity
Overall presentation quality

Organizer
DePaul University - Kellstadt Graduate School
Eligible Schools
DePaul University - Kellstadt Graduate School
Prize
Winners of the KMG Case Competition will receive a premium swag bag from Dremel! (And bragging rights.)