MBA Diversity & Inclusion Case Challenge 2025
OpenTelfer School of Management, University of Ottawa
Deadline
No hard deadline
Prize
$10,000
Format
In-Person
Case Type
Diversity & Inclusion
About This Competition
The 10th Annual MBA Diversity & Inclusion Case Challenge is a high-visibility, in-person national competition with strong institutional backing and real sponsor exposure.
Sponsored by EDC and Deloitte
This competition features a traditional case format with guaranteed two presentations for every team, exposure to senior judges, mentors, and a gala-stage final.
Timeline
- February 2, 2025Case challenge released to teams
- February 9, 2025Executive summary submission (optional)
- February 17, 2025Written feedback on executive summary
- February 27, 2025Opening Ceremonies and Reception (4:30 PM - 8:00 PM) at Bayview Yards
- February 28, 2025Round 1 & 2 at EDC - Registration 8:00 AM, Round 1 at 9:00 AM, Round 2 at 1:00 PM
- February 28, 2025Finalist Announcement, Presentations and Gala Awards Dinner (4:45 PM - 8:30 PM) at Telfer School
Competition Structure
- Case released in advance (February 2nd)
- Optional executive summary submission with written mentor feedback (February 9th)
- Round 1 presentations followed by case addendum (twist) - February 28th, 9:00 AM
- 4-hour revision period
- Round 2 presentations - February 28th, 1:00 PM
- Finalists present on stage during the gala - February 28th, 4:45 PM
Judging Criteria
- Strategic analysis and problem-solving
- Diversity and inclusion focus
- Presentation quality and communication
- Innovation and creativity in solutions
- Ability to adapt to case addendum
Competition Partners
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Deloitte
Telfer School of Management
Awards
1st Place
Grand Prize Winner
Total Prize Pool
Distributed among winning teams
Eligibility Requirements
- MBA students only
- Team size: 4-5 members
- Maximum 1 team per school
- Maximum 10 teams total in competition
- Must inform MCCA at time of registration