Case Competitions
Compete in local, national, and international case competitions through Haskayne’s three pathways, each offering students different opportunities for funding and participation.
The Value of Case Competitions at Haskayne
At the Haskayne School of Business, case competitions are more than contests—they are transformative learning experiences. They challenge students to analyze complex business problems, develop innovative solutions, and present their strategies to industry experts. Through these experiences, students strengthen their analytical, communication, teamwork and presentation skills while applying classroom learning to real-world business challenges. Case competitions also provide opportunities to build confidence, connect with industry professionals, meet students from other schools and represent Haskayne on local, national and international stages.
How to get involved
Haskayne case competitions fall into three categories:
Signature Competitions
Signature competitions are a select group of priority case competitions supported through dedicated funding from Haskayne's overall case competition resources. These competitions are strategically identified as key opportunities for Haskayne students to compete at a high level and represent the school.
How to participate:
Contact the Haskayne Case Competition team to connect with faculty advisors and learn more about opportunities.
Haskayne-hosted & Donor-supported Competitions
This category includes competitions hosted by Haskayne as well as competitions supported through specific donor funding. These opportunities may have dedicated funding associated with the individual competition or donor.
How to participate:
Opportunities are shared through Haskayne Centres, D2L program sites, social media and TV monitors.
Open Call Competitions (by Application)
Students interested in participating in a case competition that is not identified as a Signature Competition or Haskayne-hosted & Donor supported Competition, may apply for funding through the Haskayne Case Competition Committee. If approved, a set amount of funding will be provided. Funding is not guaranteed and is subject to available resources and meeting the application criteria. If funding is available, a winter term intake will be considered.
How to apply:
Submit a Case Competition Application form to hsb.casecomps@ucalgary.ca
- Application deadline: October 15, 2026
- Committee review: October 16 - November 01, 2026
- Decisions communicated: November 16, 2026
Enactus
Enactus Regional and National Competition. Enactus is a national network of post-secondary student leaders committed to using business as a catalyst for positive social and environmental impact. The organization empowers young people to use innovation and entrepreneurship to tackle some of the world’s biggest problems.
Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (ICBC)
Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (ICBC) is Canada’s largest, oldest, and most prestigious undergraduate case competition. Student-run, we proudly bring the world to Canada. Hosted by the Smith School of Business at Queen's University
Kingston, Ontario.
JDC West
JDC West is western Canada’s largest undergraduate business case competition.
Hosted annually by universities across Western Canada, the 2027 host is University of Regina, in Regina, Saskatchewan.
John Molson MBA International Case Competition
The John Molson MBA International Case Competition is a not-for-profit event organized by a team of MBA candidates from the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. Recognized as the largest of its kind, this competition is open to the top business schools worldwide. Its main purpose is to bridge the gap between corporate and academic worlds, ultimately enriching the experience of students and executives alike.
Explore Case Competitions
Over 700 Haskayne students are expected to be involved in case competitions in the 2026-2027 academic year!
HSBC/HKU Asia Pacific Business Case Challenge
HSBC/HKU Asia Pacific Business Case Challenge is hosted by HSBC and HKU Business School in Hong Kong and is recognized as the largest undergraduate case competition globally, attracting over 12,000 students in preliminary rounds.
IXL Innovation Olympics Program
IXL Innovation Olympics Program is a global initiative involving teams from various universities and corporations worldwide. The program has delivered tangible results for 250+ leading corporations.
BP Energy Trading Competition
BP Energy Trading Competition is held annually in September and is generously support by BP Canada and involves trading energy commodities. This competition is open to all students at the University of Calgary and is hosted at the Haskayne School of Business.
Capital Power Trading Competition (CPTC)
Capital Power Trading Competition (CPTC) is focused on energy trading - measuring kilowatts flowing out of the grid across hydro, solar, wind, and hydrocarbon power. This competition is open to all students at the University of Calgary and is hosted at the Haskayne School of Business.
Rotman International Trading Competition (RITC)
Rotman International Trading Competition (RITC) is hosted by the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. Over fifty schools from around the world gather at for annual event that brings teams of students and their faculty advisors from universities worldwide to participate in a unique 3-day simulated market challenge.
RBC Fast Pitch Competition
The RBC Fast Pitch Competition is a longstanding tradition at the Haskayne School of Business. Over 1100 students across 17 lectures of Entrepreneurial Thinking 201 and 317 have worked in collaborative teams to identify compelling problems to solve, to work towards innovative solutions to those problems, and to develop a business model that could make those solutions feasible and impactful.
Celebrated Results
McDonough Business Strategy Challenge
1st place
Hosted by Georgetown University and focused on not-for-profit strategy. Congratulations to the students and coaches, Phil Davidson and Bob Schulz.
Enactus Calgary
1st place and two 3rd place finishes
The team has advanced to the national competition. Many thanks to coaches Justin Knibbe and Leah Bortolin.
CPA Alberta Education Foundation Business Case Competition
1st place
Congratulations to the team and co-coaches Wayne Irvine and Lindsey Marofke.
Digital Innovation Challenge
1st place
Coordinated by the Haskayne Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and supported by the Steve and Tina Wilson Foundation. Congratulations to the Haskayne Master of Management team.
Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (ICBC)
Top-three finishes
Since his early days at UCalgary entering a team in the inaugural Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (ICBC) in 1978, Dr. Bob Schulz, PhD has coached Haskayne students to 108 national championships and more than 200 podium finishes. Each ICBC is made up of smaller competitions in two different streams that cover different disciplines like accounting, business policy, ethics, finance, human resources and marketing.
With the partnership of Dr. Bob and Phil Davidson, DBA, Haskayne is also the only school to win all 10 historical ICBC Finals events at least once over the years. In fact, they have actually won each of those 10 events at least twice and continued its legacy of achieving a top-three finish at every ICBC competition since the competition began almost 50 years ago.
JDC West 2026
- 1st place: Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Skit Night, Participation
- 2nd place: Business Technology Management, Finance, Debate
- 3rd place: Charity Hours, School of the Year