The Executive Leadership Council (ELC), the preeminent member organization for the development of global black leaders, is pleased to announce its 2018 Business Case Competition. The ELC supports education programs and provides scholarships to deserving students interested in business and global corporate careers. We look forward to an exciting competition this year and invite your students to participate. Thank you for your support!
EXXONMOBIL BUSINESS CASE COMPETITION
Our corporate partner and sponsor is the Exxon Mobil Corporation, which has provided generous support for the past nine years. Each year, students from around the country submit case studies on current business challenges. The top three finalist teams present their work before a panel of corporate, non-profit, academic, and policy leaders.
To date, over 350 student teams from colleges and universities across the country have participated and our winners include Columbia University (2017), Northwestern University (2016), Emory University (2015 and 2014), Duke University (2013), the University of Houston (2012), Carnegie Mellon University (2011), the University of Michigan (2010-2009), Baruch College (2008), the University of Pennsylvania (2007-2006), the University of Michigan (2005), Harvard University (2004), the University of Pennsylvania (2003), and Harvard University (2002).
2018 CASE TOPIC
This year’s competition will challenge teams to develop a comprehensive strategy for the recruitment, development, and retention of high potential black leaders for a global F100 company.
AWARDS
The first place team will receive a $35,000 scholarship cash award and will be recognized during The Executive Leadership Council’s 2018 Recognition Gala in October before an audience of more than 2,000 corporate, education, civic, and community leaders. The second place team will receive a $20,000 scholarship cash award with the third place team receiving $15,000.
ELIGIBILITY, REGISTRATION & ADDITIONAL DETAILS
The Executive Leadership Council’s 2018 Business Case Competition is open to graduate MBA, MA, and MS students. Teams may consist of up to four students and each team must include at least two students who are black, with one of the black students serving as team captain. There is no registration fee or cost to participate.
Interested students/teams must register online. Please click here to access the online registration (now open). Registered teams will receive the full case, with complete details, by February 9, 2018. Team submissions will be due March 12, 2018.
Enclosed is the 2018 Business Case Competition overview with details on eligibility, judging process, awards, and critical dates. If you have questions, please contact me at 703-706-5268 or by email at jvasquez@elcinfo.com
