2024 Big 12 MBA Case Competition at KU
The KU School of Business will host the 2024 Big 12 MBA Case Competition from April 11–13 at Capitol Federal Hall in Lawrence, Kansas.
About the event
Big 12 MBA Case Competition
April 11–13, 2024
Capitol Federal Hall
Lawrence, Kansas
Teams of MBA students from Big 12 universities are invited to participate in the 2024 Big 12 MBA Case Competition, hosted by the University of Kansas School of Business.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend University of Kansas sponsored events. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this event, please contact bschoolmba@ku.edu by March 29, 2024.
Competition schedule
| Time/Day | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, April 11 | ||
| 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Welcome reception and team photos Register vehicles for parking at the KU Memorial Union Parking Garage at this link. | Jayhawk Welcome Center |
| Friday, April 12 | ||
| 7:15–8 a.m. | Team check-in and breakfast | Capitol Federal Hall |
| 8 a.m. | Welcome | Nancy Walthall Doane Lecture Hall, 1020 Capitol Federal Hall |
| 8:10 a.m. | Case distributions and instructions | Nancy Walthall Doane Lecture Hall, 1020 Capitol Federal Hall |
| 8:15–10 a.m. | Teams begin case preparations and formulate questions | Assigned Work Rooms |
| 10–11:30 a.m. | Q&A session | Nancy Walthall Doane Lecture Hall, 1020 Capitol Federal Hall |
| 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Lunch | Tim Barton Colloquium, 1010 Capitol Federal Hall |
| 12:30 p.m.– 7 a.m. April 12 | Teams continue case preparations | |
| 5:30 p.m. | Team coaches dinner | Culinaria, 512 E 9th St., Lawrence, KS |
| Saturday, April 13 | ||
| 7:15 a.m. | Team check-ins and final case submissions due | Capitol Federal Hall |
| 7:15–8 a.m. | Breakfast | Tim Barton Colloquium, 1010 Capitol Federal Hall |
| 8 a.m. | Teams draw preliminary presentation room and order | Nancy Walthall Doane Lecture Hall, 1020 Capitol Federal Hall |
| 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. | Team preliminary presentation | 2001, 3001 or 4001 Capitol Federal Hall |
| 12–1 p.m. | Lunch | Tim Barton Colloquium, 1010 Capitol Federal Hall |
| Judge deliberations | Nancy Walthall Doane Lecture Hall, 1020 Capitol Federal Hall | |
| 1 p.m. | Final round qualifying teams announced | Tim Barton Colloquium, 1010 Capitol Federal Hall |
| Teams draw final presentation order | Nancy Walthall Doane Lecture Hall, 1020 Capitol Federal Hall | |
| 1:15–3:40 p.m. | Team final presentations | Nancy Walthall Doane Lecture Hall, 1020 Capitol Federal Hall |
| 3:45–4:15 p.m. | Judge deliberations | Nancy Walthall Doane Lecture Hall, 1020 Capitol Federal Hall |
| 4:15–6 p.m. | Cocktail reception and awards presentation | Capitol Federal Hall Atrium |
Accommodations and travel planning
Find information about the KU campus (including parking), hotel accommodations, the Kansas City airport and what to explore in Lawrence.
