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What is JDC West?
JDC West is the largest student-run business case competition in Western Canada and is a three-day event that showcases academic competitions, athletic challenges, a social competition, and an overwhelming demonstration of corporate social responsibility. Nearly 600 students from 11 of Western Canada’s top Universities unite annually to compete in this competition that is solely organized by and for business students.
JDC West seeks to assemble the best business students that Western Canadian universities have to offer. The competition provides students an opportunity to compete with each other in all facets of business, while developing networking, critical thinking, and leadership skills as they prepare to begin their careers in the business world.
What is a case competition?
A case competition has the ability to challenge students to think critically and creatively about a real-life business case. After competing in JDC West, students are able to gain a level of confidence and professionalism that is difficult to gain from any classroom assignment or activity. At JDC West, a case team is comprised of three students and the process goes as such:
1. Resolution: During three hours of complete isolation, each team is required to read the business case (approx. 15-20 pages), identify the main problem, propose and implement a solution, identify the risks associated with their recommendation, and prepare a 20-minute professional powerpoint and presentation.
2. Presentation: After completing, competitors are transported to a presentation room where they present their recommendation to a room of 50+ peers and a panel of three to five corporate executives.
3. Question & Answer Period: Following the presentation, judges are encouraged to ask five minutes worth of critical questions in context with the presentation. Judges are asked to treat this time period as they would if they had just sat through a real boardroom presentation.
4. Feedback Period: After all teams have presented, the judges and competitors meet for a time where judges provide feedback and interact with all competitors.
In each category, the judges watch 10 to 11 teams present on the same business case and rank the teams based on a standardized rubric.
Host City: Edmonton, AB
It is with great pleasure that the City of Edmonton welcomes back JDC West 2012 for what is sure to be another successful and memorable experience for all those involved. The capital of Alberta, well known as Canada’s Festival City, offers more than 30 festivals each year. Situated along North America’s largest urban park, the North Saskatchewan River Valley offers year-round recreational opportunities for residents and visitors, and a wonderful nightly downtown skyline.
As one of the four fastest growing economies in Canada, Edmonton offers great opportunities for university graduates looking to further their education and careers. Both the city of Edmonton and the province of Alberta have recently put a focus on Health, Energy and the Environment, and Bio-Industries in order to remain a strong and productive competitor in not only the Canadian economy, but the global economy as well. With over 1.15 million residents in the Edmonton and surrounding area, the city remains a popular destination for young working professionals and individuals who help contribute to a thriving Canadian economy and cultural center.
To learn more about our beautiful city and its growing opportunities and rich culture, we encourage you to visit www.edmonton.ca.
