Think fast. Think critically. Be creative!
That is the job description for the IBA’s two razor-sharp Case Teams. The two teams will represent the IBA at international talent competitions, where they must deliver intelligent solutions to complex business challenges. This could, for example, involve analysing a company that is considering entering a new market. What are the advantages and disadvantages? How should the company succeed with the challenge?
The assignments must be solved by the IBA’s Case Teams in fierce competition against teams from higher education institutions in the USA, Singapore, Portugal, Australia, and several other countries.
The first challenge already takes place from 17 to 23 May, when one of the teams travels to the Netherlands to compete in The International Case Competition. At Maastricht University, the IBA talents will compete against 15 international teams.
“Why not try something new and develop my skills? That is why I applied to join the IBA’s Case Team. We will be working on practical tasks that require analytical thinking, so it is great training for the brain,” smiles Tamar Museridze, an exchange student from Georgia.
All seven Case Team members have qualified to participate in the talent programme, which focuses on idea development, international collaboration, and the ability to connect theory with practice.
“I am looking forward to networking with all the participants from the many countries we will meet at the competitions. And I think it will be exciting to work under pressure. Even though we have to work quickly, we must be able to handle the pressure and come up with creative ideas,” says Latvian student Alisa Dubinia, who has lived in Denmark for seven years and studies Multimedia Design at the IBA.
The IBA is an accredited member of the Network of International Business Schools (NIBS), which sets the framework for the international talent competitions for students. The main competition – the NIBS Worldwide Case Competition – has a history spanning more than 30 years.
