About the Consortium for Undergraduate International Business Education
The Consortium for Undergraduate International Business Education, or CUIBE, sanctions the case competition. CUIBE – of which D'Amore-McKim is a founding member – has 34 members who are dedicated to undergraduate international business education excellence. Faculty and Administrators representing CUIBE members meet twice a year to share best practices and discuss new initiatives in international business education. Northeastern University's D'Amore-McKim School of Business has hosted this competition since 2010. The NU-CUIBE case competition was conceived to bring students from the partner institutions together.
2023 Northeastern University CUIBE International Business Case Competition
Please note that registration is for CUIBE members only. If your organization is not a CUIBE member, please visit the CUIBE website to obtain information about the membership process. Register now!
2023 Itinerary
- Thursday, March 30, 2023: Welcome dinner
- Friday, March 31, 2023: Teams at work; coaches free
- Saturday, April 1, 2023: Competition day with closing award dinner
What we are seeking
Motivated students with a competitive spirit who enjoy a challenge and wish to be part of a meaningful and rewarding learning experience.
- Be a CUIBE member in a participating university.
- Juniors and seniors preferably, but second and third-year students are also welcome. It's more a matter of skills and abilities than age.
- Having at least one Co-op or international internship is a plus.
- Understanding of basic finance, accounting, marketing, and strategy. Upper-level finance and accounting is a plus. It is not necessary for applicants to have already completed a course in strategic management. But having read and analyzed business cases is helpful.
- Solid analytical and presentation skills … this is paramount!
- Ability to handle stress well and to meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively in a team under pressure.
- Willingness to work hard in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, please email the following items to m.borgida@northeastern.edu:
- Your current resume.
- The name and contact information of three fellow student you'd like to compete with (optional).
- The names of two of your university's faculty as references.
- A short statement of 300 words or less describing what you feel you could contribute to the team.
Be a Volunteer
Interested in being a part of the Competition? There are a number of opportunities to become involved with the Case Competition as a volunteer! We are looking for students of all class years to serve as ambassadors for the D'Amore-McKim School of Business and help us run a smooth and enjoyable competition.
Please contact us if you are interested!
Be a Judge
We are looking for experienced professionals who are interested in judging the competition. This is a great opportunity to keep in touch with the D'Amore-McKim School of Business and its nationally ranked International Business program, while imparting your years of professional expertise to the next generation of business leaders.
History/Past Winners
Since 2010, Northeastern University's D'Amore-McKim School of Business has annually hosted 15 other universities from across North America in what never ceases to be a challenging and rewarding learning experience for all involved. Faculty and administrators representing CUIBE members meet twice a year to share best practices and discuss new initiatives in international business education. The NU-CUIBE case competition was conceived to bring students from the partner institutions together.
2018 Winners
1st Place: Washington University in St. Louis
2nd Place: University of Hawaii – Manoa
3rd Place: Florida International University
4th Place: Brigham Young University
2017 Winners
1st Place: University of Hawaii – Manoa
2nd Place: Washington University in St. Louis
3rd Place: Washington State University
Honorable Mention: Temple University
2016 Winners
1st Place – Villanova University
2nd Place – University of San Diego
3rd Place – Loyola University at Chicago
4th Place – Canisius College
2015 Winners
1st Place – Brigham Young University
2nd Place – University of San Diego
3rd Place (tie) – San Diego State University
3rd Place (tie) – Villanova University
2014 Winners
1st Place- Washington State University, Carson College of Business
2nd Place- Northeastern University, D'Amore-McKim School of Business
3rd Place- James Madison University
4th Place- American University, Kogod School of Business
2013 Winners
1st Place- Washington University in St. Louis, Olin Business School
2nd Place- Northeastern University, D'Amore-McKim School of Business
3rd Place- University of Oklahoma, Price College of Business
4th Place- American University, Kogod School of Business
2012 Winners
1st Place- Western University, Ivey Business School
2nd Place- University of South Carolina, Darla Moore School of Business
3rd Place- Northeastern University, D'Amore-McKim School of Business
4th Place- University of San Diego
2011 Winners
1st Place- Brigham Young University, Marriott School of Management
2nd Place- Northeastern University, D'Amore-McKim School of Business
3rd Place- McGill University, Desautels Faculty of Management
4th Place- Bryant University
Special Thanks: The first NU-CUIBE IB Case Competition was designed by Professor Ray Kinnunen, who also served as the Northeastern University team coach from 2010 through 2013. This wonderful annual tradition would not be what it is today without his guidance and expertise. Thank you, Coach K!
